From Jenna Orkin

1. Each day in the US more than 60 million plastic water bottles are thrown away. Most end
   up in landfills or incinerators, and millions litter America’s streets, parks and waterways.
   How can America be spurred on to recycle more?
2. NYC grocery stores consider locking up food due to rampant theft; workers are 'traumatized'

3. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers

4. Origins of Covid - from Director of National Intelligence

5. U.S. will begin ‘extraordinary measures’ to stay under debt limit

   Burning Man touts sustainability. Now it’s suing to block clean energy.

   Before shooting, backpack of Va. 6-year-old searched by school staffer

   Cancer death rate has decreased by 33% in 30 years Microsoft offering US employees unlimited vacation

6. Wife of Iowa Republican charged for casting 23 fraudulent votes