Why Belarus is so involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Although Belarus is not directly involved in combat in Ukraine, it does play a key role in Russia's war. Here's what to know.
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Inflation hits another 40-year high. The war in Ukraine could make it worse
Annual inflation climbed to a new four-decade high in February, with consumer prices up 7.9% from a year ago. The increase does not reflect most of the recent jump in gasoline prices.
All three major music labels have now suspended operations in Russia
The entertainment exodus from Russia is continuing. Both Sony Music and the Warner Music Group announced Thursday that they would be suspending operations in Russia.
Even many decades later, redlined areas see higher levels of air pollution
"We see a really clear association between how these maps were drawn in the '30s and the air pollution disparities today," says an author of a study on the effects of the discriminatory policy.
Therapy dogs can help relieve pain in the ER
They have offered comfort at nursing homes, schools — even disaster sites. Now, a study shows that a 10-minute visit from therapy dogs can help relieve emergency room patients' pain.
MLB and players agree to a new labor contract, paving the way to a full 2022 season
The new collective bargaining agreement must be approved by both sides before it becomes official. Baseball would return on April 7 if it's accepted.
Americans' stress is spiking over inflation, war in Ukraine, survey finds
The annual survey finds Americans more on edge than ever, triggered by financial issues, the war overseas and the cumulative pressure of living through the pandemic.
For the first time, victims of the opioid crisis formally confront the Sackler family
The Sacklers, who own Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxycontin, have maintained they did nothing wrong. People who lost loved ones and years of their lives to opioid addiction believe otherwise.
Wall Street banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are pulling out of Russia
Goldman Sachs says it's "winding down its business in Russia in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements," two weeks after the country first invaded Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 10)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.