Why some parents say remote schooling was a gift

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For decades, researchers have struggled to develop a viable vaccine for malaria, which disproportionately impacts people in Africa. The Washington Post highlights efforts to apply lessons from the fight against COVID-19 to malaria.

Many parents of color say remote learning has meant their children experienced less bullying and racism in school. USA Today reports that some now want to keep their kids in virtual classrooms. And the L.A. Times looks at a survey of Black parents on education during the pandemic.

The Republican governors of Florida and Texas are battling with cruise companies over vaccination rules. CNN explains the high-stakes fight.

To add superstar James Harden to their roster, the Brooklyn Nets gave up their first-round draft picks through 2027. The Wall Street Journal makes the surprising connection between this monumental trade and a talented basketball player in sixth-grade.