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CULTURE
Metropolitan Opera says it will sever ties with Putin-allied artists
UKRAINE INVASION — EXPLAINED
Europe and the U.S. move to isolate Russia as Ukrainians fight to hold off invders
NATIONAL
New York could lift its vaccine mandate for indoor spaces as soon as March 7
February 27, 2022 • Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement as the city saw a dramatic drop in coronavirus infections.
MUSIC NEWS
A Russian conductor has been dropped by a management company over his ties to Putin
UKRAINE INVASION — EXPLAINED
Ukrainian soldiers ho profanely told off Russian warship may be alive, officials say
Last week, a Russian warship approached Sake Island and asked the Ukrainian forces there to surrender. The response from Ukraine was simple: “Russian warship. Go f*** yourself.”
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022
For decades, cartoonist Ray Billingsley has depicted Black family life in ‘Curtis'
He got past obstacles in the industry to bring a mostly Black cast of characters to newspapers and digital platforms across the country.
February 27, 2022 • “Saturday Night Live” normally kicks off each show with some humor, but the comedy sketch series opened with a tribute performance to Ukraine, which is dealing with an invasion from Russia.
Texas election workers provide practical and emotional support to confused voters
With mask mandates expiring, businesses bet on their own policies
February 27, 2022 • Mask mandates are going away around the country, so shops and restaurants are developing their own policies based on personal choice and risk tolerance.
Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
After a night of heavy fighting, Ukrainian officials say they still control Kharkiv
WORLD
North Korea fires ballistic missile in resumption of testing
North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said. It was the eighth of its kind this year and comes as U.S. attention is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia hits Ukraine fuel supplies and airfields in fresh attacks
The latest wave of attaks targeted Ukrainian airfields and fuel supplies as the Russian invasion appears to have been blunted by fierce resistance even as the U.S. and EU send Ukraine more weapons.
People fleeing Ukraine cross into Romania
CBS producer Chris Licht is set to be the nexthead of CNN
Licht would replace Jeff Zucker, who resigned earlier this month after saying he had failed to acknowledge a romantic relationship with a senior executive at the network.