Oil prices surge as fears about Russian crude supplies intensify
The global benchmark topped $115 briefly on Wednesday, just days after it crossed the triple-digit mark for the first time in seven years.
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Michael Tilson Thomas discusses cancer and his scaled-back New World Symphony role
The conductor has announced his diagnosis with an aggressive form of brain cancer and plans to step down as the group's artistic director.
Russia confirms casualties in Ukraine ahead of the next round of talks
For the first time, Russia's Defense Ministry has announced casualties, saying 498 troops have died. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a second round of talks, expected Thursday.
From chess to tennis, global sports organizations distance themselves from Russia
The International Chess Federation banned tournaments in Russia and Belarus. It's among several actions taken by sports organizations against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
World Taekwondo strips Russia's Vladimir Putin of his honorary black belt
Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. He is known to be a fan of martial arts.
African students say they're facing discrimination as they try to leave Ukraine
Africans and South Asians studying and working in Ukraine have had added difficulty leaving the country because of discriminatory treatment by local authorities.
A Ukrainian man who enlisted after Russia's invasion gives an update, a week later
"People are getting furious and people are ready to kill Russians," Volodymyr Omelyan told NPR on Wednesday. "Even civilians which never took any kind of gun in their hands."
The Federal Reserve is ready to raise interest rates soon despite the war in Ukraine
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank is prepared to begin raising interest rates this month to fight inflation despite economic uncertainty after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
How everyday Russians are feeling the impact from sanctions
Rising prices, stranded tourists and lines at ATMs are just some of the ways ordinary Russians are seeing repercussions from sanctions and restrictions imposed on their country for invading Ukraine.
Live Nation Entertainment is ceasing business with Russia and acts cancel dates there
The company's announcement comes as musical acts from Louis Tomlinson to The Killers are canceling their show dates in Russia, in response to the invasion.