Today the Supreme Court hears cases challenging the new Texas law that prohibits almost all abortions. SCOTUSblog explains what to watch. The CDC is expected to recommend Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. But it’s a different dose than adults get, so rolling it out will require new steps. NPR has details. Concierge medicine promises better access to doctors for patients who pay a fee. Critics say it makes primary care harder to get for those who can’t pay. Scientific American takes a look. Like to sneak in a quick snooze during your commute to work? The Washington Post looks at a new bus service that takes it to the next level: a five-hour route to nowhere, expressly designed for napping.

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