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Why it’s more difficult to flee Ukraine if you’re not from Ukraine

A Black refugee, fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, waits on train in Przemysl, Poland, near the border with Ukraine. | Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Non-Ukrainian refugees are trapped between racism and Cold War geopolitics. An estimated 1 million

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People around the world are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine. They don’t plan to check in – CNN

People around the world are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine. They don’t plan to check in  CNN Hundreds of people are booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine — here’s why  New York Post People Are Booking Airbnbs in Ukraine as a Way to Send

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North Korea fires another suspected ballistic missile into sea

Saturday’s launch was North Korea’s ninth round of weapons launches in 2022 as it attempts to pressure the Biden administration for concessions. (Image credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP)

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MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout

The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews. (Image credit: Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Trump defends praise of Putin even as he calls Ukrainian President ‘brave’ – CNN

Trump defends praise of Putin even as he calls Ukrainian President ‘brave’  CNN Donald Trump defends calling Putin ‘smart’, hints at 2024 presidential bid  The Guardian Opinion: How would Donald Trump deal with Russia invading Ukraine?  Austin American-Statesman Donald Trump Was Everything Vladimir

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This week dropped several legal bombshells on Donald Trump. – Slate

This week dropped several legal bombshells on Donald Trump.  Slate Shocker: Congress Has Evidence Trump May Have Engaged in a “Criminal Conspiracy” to Steal the Election  Vanity Fair Trump may have engaged in ‘criminal conspiracy’: US Capitol panel  Al Jazeera English Eastman Emails

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Why Donald Trump’s ’33-0′ record is a LOT less impressive than it looks – CNN

Why Donald Trump’s ’33-0′ record is a LOT less impressive than it looks  CNN

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Europe Fears It Could Be Too Late to Shake Off Russian Gas Addiction

A decadeslong reliance on Moscow’s energy has left Europe unprepared if the taps are turned off.

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Ukraine’s leading art museum transforms into busy volunteer hub

Operating 24 hours a day, Lviv National Art Gallery sends out food, medicine, toys and other supplies to troops and Ukrainians in cities under Russian bombardment

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Western sanctions ‘equivalent to declaring war’ Putin claims as he defends invasion of Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has likened Western sanctions on Russia to a declaration of war and defended the invasion of Ukraine saying Moscow needed to protect Russian speakers.

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