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A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate. (Image credit: Nick Underwood/NPR)

The Russian invasion has cemented the decision for many couples to opt out of having babies, in a country that struggled with incredibly low fertility rates long before the war. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)

Employee doubts are rising about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s $40 billion investment in an Arizona factory.

The state has become a hub for chip makers including Intel and TSMC, as the government prepares to release a gusher of funds for the strategic industry.

Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have maintained large shares of support among their respective bases. But there is still room for competition, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

After a year of arming Ukraine, the US and its allies face even more daunting challenges to come  CNN How U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine in war with Russia shift battlefield  USA TODAY Ukraine’s future is not in NATO  The Japan Times Opinion

Field narrows in Wisconsin Supreme Court election that could decide abortion ban fate  The Washington Post Two Starkly Different Judges Advance in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election  The New York Times Here’s why this upcoming Wisconsin election is so important  NBC News OUR VIEW:

A mysterious large, metal ball has washed up on a beach in Japan, baffling the authorities and residents.

Putin cancels decree underpinning Moldova’s sovereignty in separatist conflict  Reuters Putin issues nuclear warning to US, threatens to resume weapons tests  Fox News Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press – United States Department of State  Department of State Opinion | Biden

Supreme Court justices in Google case express hesitation about upending Section 230  CNBC Justices ‘completely confused’ during arguments in Section 230 case against Google that could reshape internet  Fox News What is the future of the internet? Don’t ask the Supreme Court  CNN