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

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<p>New Mexico will become the first state in the country to offer its residents free universal childcare. <a href="https://apple.news/ARR5iS42dSpOTS4P1NjYyeQ">Source New Mexico</a> reports the move could save some families in the state $12,000 a year.</p> <p>Israel carried out air strikes aimed at Hamas leaders in Qatar. <a href="https://apple.news/A3oJTo7fFTpyTqc6X5KJ_ZQ">Bloomberg</a> reports that the attack could upend Gaza ceasefire talks, with Qatar suspending its role as mediator.</p> <p>More people are using beta blockers, typically prescribed for cardiovascular disease, to treat anxiety. The <a href="https://apple.news/A0sS786tpQ-a0cd8wukWypQ">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Sara O&rsquo;Brien discusses how the drugs got so popular and the risks associated with taking them outside of their intended purpose.</p> <p>Plus, a federal judge temporarily <a href="https://apple.news/Af3WhPu0eR5GvnqsrfragTQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blocked</a> Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, violent <a href="https://apple.news/ArLcfjpr6RSKcgmmaQJoKFg">protests</a> in Nepal forced the prime minister to resign, why the U.S. <a href="https://apple.news/AbJ8mCrCfRiy7yASXGftQ6Q">jobs</a> market is getting bleaker, and why <a href="https://apple.news/AOW9EgiVlTCqj4mLupg58PA">scoring</a> a World Cup ticket might be tougher than expected.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>