Child care is incredibly expensive. This state just made it free.

New Mexico will become the first state in the country to offer its residents free universal childcare. Source New Mexico reports the move could save some families in the state $12,000 a year. Israel carried out air strikes aimed at Hamas leaders in Qatar. Bloomberg reports that the attack could upend Gaza ceasefire talks, with Qatar suspending its role as mediator. More people are using beta blockers, typically prescribed for cardiovascular disease, to treat anxiety. The Wall Street Journal’s Sara O’Brien discusses how the drugs got so popular and the risks associated with taking them outside of their intended purpose. Plus, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, violent protests in Nepal forced the prime minister to resign, why the U.S. jobs market is getting bleaker, and why scoring a World Cup ticket might be tougher than expected. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.