In many US states, demand for baby formula is still outstripping supply. The shortage is explained here bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg

Americans spend more on prescription drugs than anyone else in the world. Here's a look at why prices are so high bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg

What's the future of Covid? This NYT piece is very thoughtful on the subject nytimes.com/2022/07/20/opi…

Why a Covid variant seen as mild in one place can be severe elsewhere. Eric Topol explains immunity walls Eric Topol erictopol.substack.com/p/immunity-wal…

A polio case in New York is a reminder that the disease, once nearly eradicated, is making a comeback. Here’s what you need to know bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg

Ethereum is switching to a different system, known as proof of stake. Proponents say the approach can cut its electricity use by 99% bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Technology

What to know about Biden's plan to cancel student debt, including who will be covered -- and who won't bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

Russia and Ukraine blame each other for shelling Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine’s big nuclear plant. What’s the risks of reactors on the front line? bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Markets

Why Ukraine’s big nuclear plant is raising worries again bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Markets

Is a fetus a person? The next big abortion fight centers on personhood laws news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-lif…

After the Dobbs ruling, Congress appears close to codifying a federal embrace of same-sex marriage. Here’s what the bill would and wouldn’t do bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Equality

Research suggests that age discrimination in the workplace is rampant. Yet successful lawsuits are relatively rare. Here’s why. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Equality

Researchers predict that the Northern Hemisphere will see its third La Nina winter in a row. What causes La Nina and why does it bring both drought and flood? bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg

Very thoughtful column by Bloomberg's Andreas Kluth on how to think about the Abbott/DeSantis immigration stunt: bloomberg.com/opinion/articl… via Bloomberg Opinion

A criminal probe and lawsuit are challenging the practice by southern governors of shipping unwanted migrants north. Here are the relevant legal issues bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Equality

Everything you need to know about the so-called kamikaze drones from Iran that Russia is using in Ukraine bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

Scariant or variant? Here's what to know about XBB and other omicron subvariants bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Markets

With Turkey facing an economic crisis, polls suggest the upcoming election will be a tight race bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right wing government is raising alarms about Israeli democracy and worsening tensions with the Palestinians. Here's what you need to know bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics