Witnesses at Uvalde urged police to enter school; what will take to rebuilt Ukraine; the connection between abortion and poverty

Plus, teachers reflect on returning to work the day after a school shooting [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [Two family members of one of the victims killed in Tuesday's shooting at Robb Elementary School comfort each other during a prayer vigil in Uvalde, Texas, Wednesday, May 25, 2022.]( Jae C. Hong/AP Here's what we're following today: Americans are continuing to grieve as new information is released about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 children and 2 adults. The attack lasted nearly 40 minutes, and witnesses [shouted at police to go into the school]( after the gunman, but the officers did not immediately do so. ➡️ The deaths of children shot at school is hard to comprehend, especially for school age kids. Take cues from your children and [listen to their fears]( in order to reassure them. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused [billions of dollars]( worth of damage, displaced 12 million people and could cause Ukraine's economy to shrink by 45% this year. Two economists at UC Berkeley break down [what it will take to rebuild Ukraine]( and where the money would come from. People seeking abortions are disproportionately poor and people of color. A large body of research shows that people who are denied abortions can [fall even deeper into poverty](. The financial fallout extends [well into the lives]( of their children. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [May 24: Members of the community gather at the City of Uvalde Town Square for a prayer vigil in the wake of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.]( Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images Imagine what it must be like to be a teacher in the schools around Uvalde, Texas. Following Tuesday's shooting, you have to go back to work, greet your students and try to make them feel safe. 🎧 NPR speaks to teachers about [what it's like to continue to work the day after a school shooting](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Getty Images - Does your pooch act contrary to its breed's personality? Don't worry, [nothing's wrong with your pet]( — breed is not as strongly linked to behavior as we thought. - Twitter will pay $150 million in fines after federal law enforcement officials accused the site of [illegally using peoples' personal data]( to sell targeted ads. - The Miami Heat basketball team [wants you to call your senators]( to demand support for gun reform. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]