Following Florida, more states propose limits on what can be taught; Elon Musk changes his mind about the Twitter board

Plus, how to have fun — even when times are dark [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Wilfredo Lee/AP Here's what we're following today: It isn't ending in Florida: at least a dozen states nationwide are considering bills mirroring controversial Florida legislation critics dubbed a "Don't Say Gay" law. Each state's bill is a little different, but in general they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum on or [discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation](. Critics say these bills are an "overt form of structural transphobia and homophobia." Biden has nominated former federal attorney Steve Dettelbach as the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The ATF plays a [key role in gun regulations]( and it's currently cracking down on ghost guns, weapons that often can be assembled from parts and that lack traceable serial numbers. Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board after all. He became the [company's largest shareholder]( last week and was set to join the board on Saturday, but changed his mind. Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal said Musk did not give a reason for his decision. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz for U.S. Senate. Oz, running as a Republican in Pennsylvania, [is a fellow TV personality-turned-politician](. Trump said the endorsement was "all about winning elections in order to stop the Radical Left maniacs from destroying our Country." --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show Nickolai Hammar/NPR Russian troops have been leaving a trail of death and devastation behind as they move through Ukraine. Photos from Borodyanka, northwest of Kyiv, show how [residents are picking up the pieces]( after the troops left their town shattered. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen Mohamed Sadek for NPR Aria Young says took her name when she was 16 because her Chinese name — 杨沁悦, or Yáng Qìn Yuè — was too hard for her classmates to pronounce. After rejecting her "Asianness" in an attempt to belong, she's now seeking two balance two halves of herself. 🎧 Listen [to her tell her story, which won NPR's Student Podcast Challenge]( [or read it.]( A growing number of Ukrainians who have fled their country are trying to make their way to the U.S. But there are many obstacles in the way, even for those who already have family living in the States. 🎧 Hear to [one family talk about of their attempts to come to the U.S]( or [read it the story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Ana Galvañ for NPR - There's a lot going on in the world bringing us down right now, but [taking time to have fun]( is important. Catherine Price breaks down how to really get to it with tips from her new book. - 25-year-old Scottie Scheffler won the Masters tournament this weekend. Five-time-champion Tiger Woods, playing in his first major competition in 17 months after a serious car accident, [placed 47th.]( - NYC Mayor Eric Adams has tested positive for COVID-19 on his 100th day in office. He has no symptoms, but has [canceled all public events]( and will work remotely. - The Spanish Civil Guard is investigating the owner of a private taxidermy collection that includes some animals from [protected or extinct species.]( The collection has more than 1,000 animals. - Every year, fewer Holocaust survivors remain to tell their stories. Museums nationwide are turning to [creative and immersive technologies]( including virtual reality, to preserve their histories. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]