Russia invades Ukraine; the impact on Americans; how Russia uses sarcasm in messaging

Plus, what the Russian invasion of Ukraine means for Americans.

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images Here's what we're following today: Russian military forces and Russian-backed separatists are striking targets in Ukraine's northern, eastern and southern borders. President Biden called the invasion an "unprovoked and unjustified attack" and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared martial law. ➡️ Americans will feel the consequences of Russia's invasion at home. Energy prices could rise, global markets could fall and Russia could target the U.S. with cyberattacks. As the world watched the lead-up to the invasion of Ukraine, Russia consistently deployed sarcasm in its messaging. It's a familiar tactic that Russia has used to assert power by declaring what's real and what isn't. Yale history professor Timothy Snyder elaborates on All Things Considered. Senate Democrats are rushing to address the highest rates of inflation in 40 years. But there are limits to how much they can do to help Americans struggling with the rising cost of living. The COVID-19 booster shots helped protect against the virus by quickly raising antibodies. But those antibodies — and the protection they bring — decline a few months later. Still, a fourth shot may be unnecessary. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today’s listen John Ruwitch/NPR Cryptocurrency mining took place mostly in China, before the country banned it last year. The decision has benefitted the U.S. as miners moved their operations overseas. 🎧 Listen to this story or read it here. Before you go Sean Rayford/Getty Images Georgia will recognize Feb. 23 as Ahmaud Arbery Day. Residents are encouraged to jog 2.23 miles to honor the Black jogger who was chased down and killed. The Department of the Interior declared the word "squaw" derogatory last year. Now, it's working to remove and replace the word from more than 660 geographic features on federal lands. A 170 million-year-old pterosaur fossil has been found in Scotland. Scientists say its the world's best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from WBEZ (edit station). Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy