US President Joe Biden held a call with his Chinese counterpart this morning – we'll tell you what's come out of it so far. Russian troop casualties are raising questions about how they'll impact the war in Ukraine, as Russian airstrikes targeted many cities throughout the country today. Moderna is asking the FDA for authorization of its second Covid-19 booster dose. The West's megadrought in the US will persist and may get worse in coming months. Plus, some vacation ideas.