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Why thousands of Russians are fleeing their country

The Wall Street Journal breaks down the ongoing Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominee to the Supreme Court.

Bloomberg Businessweek reports that…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

A Russian oligarch on what we get wrong about Putin

Can sanctioning Russian oligarchs influence Putin’s actions in Ukraine? Bloomberg Businessweek asks an oligarch, in an exclusive interview.

As Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis deepens, its young peo…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Preview: In Conversation with Jon Stewart. Plus, a bonus episode.

Every weekend on Apple News Today, we’ve been bringing you interviews with some of the best journalists and experts. But now we’re changing things up a bit — and don’t worry, it’s good news. Apple Ne…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

China can influence Russia. Will it?

China can influence Russia, but no one should get their hopes up about Beijing being able to stop the war in Ukraine, Time argues.

Recent bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universi…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

How Ukrainians are working to save art from Russian attacks

The Washington Post highlights the museums, libraries, and galleries in Ukraine that are rushing to protect the country’s history, culture, and artifacts from Russian attacks.

Vox has key details fro…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Zelenskyy’s emotional address to Congress for more help

Ukraine’s president pleaded for more U.S. help in a virtual address to Congress. ABC News covered his speech.

Journalist Jason Rezaian was held hostage in Iran. He writes in the Washington Post about…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Mariupol is under siege. Civilians are paying the price.

The Washington Post explains how the Ukraine capital’s outgunned defenders have kept Russian forces at bay. And it has a story about a woman who’s trying to get back into the besieged city of Mariupo…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

What it’s like to survive a Russian missile attack

Foreign fighters including Americans were at a military training facility in Ukraine when it was hit by a Russian missile strike. They tell BuzzFeed News what it was like — and provide exclusive vide…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

In Conversation: Uncovering slave-ship wrecks, a diver puts lost souls to rest

During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, an estimated 12.5 million people who were enslaved traveled from Africa to the Americas, on 36,000 voyages. Roughly a thousand of these vessels sank, but only a…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

War puts a spotlight on Ukrainian surrogates

Attacks on Ukrainian civilians are highlighting the country’s position as a major destination for couples seeking surrogate mothers. The Atlantic has the story.

Communities have spent billions of dol…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago