Today's news covers a variety of topics including politics, international relations, and social issues.
In politics, a Brooklyn library is finding ways to work around red state bans on books, and a judge in Arizona has ruled that a 19th century ban on abortions can take effect. On the international front, China is reaffirming its commitment to Taiwan, and warning other countries against meddling in its affairs. And in Russia, even some of its allies are becoming upset over its involvement in a recent war.