Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 2)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Why it took nearly 100 years for umami to be globally accepted as a distinct flavor
A Japanese chemist identified umami in the early 1900s, but it took a century for his work to be translated into English. NPR's Short Wave podcast looked into why it took so long to be recognized.
Ukraine is the focus, but Russian troops are in several ex-Soviet republics
Russian forces have been active in multiple former Soviet republics this year, a reflection of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's desire to maintain a 'sphere of influence' beyond Russia's borders.
Angelina Jolie met with refugees and volunteers during a surprise visit to Lviv
The actress and U.N. Special Envoy for refugees spoke with recent evacuees arriving by train in the western Ukraine city, as well as children being treated for injuries from a recent Russian attack.
Israel slams Russia's foreign minister for comparing Zelenskyy to Hitler
Israeli officials are calling for an apology after Sergey Lavrov said the Hitler "had Jewish origins." It's the strongest condemnation of Russia by Israel since the war in Ukraine began in February.
Estonia hosts NATO-led cyber war games, with one eye on Russia
Estonia is host to one of the world's largest annual interactive cybersecurity drills. Russia is always considered the main threat, but this year, the war in Ukraine has only added to the stakes.
Sydney man admits to pushing a gay American off a cliff in 1988
The defendant faces a potential sentence of life in prison on sentencing scheduled for Tuesday.
Mazel Tov Cocktail Party: Take an ounce of hip hop, dash of polka, then square dance
Finding a thriving dance culture in the Adirondacks Mountains inspired the band to take its sound in an unexpected direction.
New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules
New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years.
Workers around the world mark May Day with rallies for better working conditions
From New York City to Turkey, activists and workers seized this International Workers' Day as a moment to push for greater worker protections and changes to immigration policies.