Jill Nelson reports on Israel’s successful campaign to vaccinate its residents against COVID-19; Mary Reichard talks to astronomy professor Jim Murphy about today’s Mars rover landing; and Sarah Schweinsberg reports on a Utah man’s attempt to pass on the tradition of dog-sledding. Plus: commentary from Cal Thomas, an upside-down lawmaker, and the Thursday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Maranatha Baptist University, with online options for degree completion. mbu.edu/finish And from the podcast, Too Busy to Flush, one couple’s slightly irreverent musings on faith, food, family and marriage. toobusytoflush.com