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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
Ukrainian musicians and artists respond to the war in many different ways
by Lauren Frayer
In the midst of the Russian invasion, there are artists in Ukraine who are trying to find hope, redemption — and boost their country's spirits.
How far is Russian President Putin willing to go to take over Ukraine?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Andrei Soldatav, founder of the investigative website Agentura, about Russian President Putin's state of mind as he unleashes warring forces in Ukraine.
Where the fighting stands in Ukraine
by Ryan Lucas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress via video from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday. The city is currently under bombardment from Russia.
Rep. Gregory Meeks reacts to Zelenskyy's address to Congress
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez talks to Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who recently visited Ukraine's border with Poland.
In an appeal to Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine
Ukraine's president addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning. He appeared virtually and referenced Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks in his speech.
Zelenskyy references Pearl Harbor and 9/11 attacks in address to Congress
by Susan Davis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
The joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, is making its way to neighboring states
The joro (JOUR-oh) spider has managed to make its way to the United States from Japan. Those spiders can grow to be about 3 inches long, including a large bulbous body with bright yellow stripes.
The joro spider, first discovered in Georgia, is making its way to neighboring states
The joro (JOUR-oh) spider has managed to make its way to the United States from Japan. Those spiders can grow to be about 3 inches long, including a large bulbous body with bright yellow stripes.
If China aligns itself with Russia, that could impact its reputation and economy
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, about whether China should rethink its close relationship with Russia during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile
by David Schaper
As gas prices rise, politicians call for gas taxes to be suspended. Transportation experts say such moves won't provide much relief and would cut into needed spending on roads, bridges and transit.
Airplanes are durable so it makes sense to repurpose them
An Ireland-based duo — Kevin Regan and his business partner Shane Thornton — are recycling airplanes to create home offices, glamping pods — that kind of thing.