Putin calls up his reserves; Latinos on the climate-change frontline; counting up the ants

Plus, some 'Queens Gambit'-level drama in the chess world

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up AP Here's what we're following today: Vladimir Putin has announced a "partial mobilization" in Russia and signed a decree sending citizens with military training to Ukraine. In the nearly seven months since it invaded, Russia has struggled to replenish its fighting force and suffered setbacks on the battlefield amid Ukraine's surging counteroffensive. ➡️ Russia will also be center stage when Joe Biden speaks before the U.N. General Assembly today, where he's expected to focus on the war and global food shortages. NPR will carry the speech live. There's no end in sight for the Federal Reserve's historic interest rate hikes. The Fed is expected to raise rates by another 0.75 percentage points today. Over the past few months, it has been boosting borrowing costs at the fastest pace in decades, but has so far had little effect on inflation. There is some Queens Gambit-level drama happening in the chess world right now. Magnus Carlsen, one of the greatest players of all time, abruptly quit his rematch game against young phenom Hans Niemann after making just one move. Now, the international Chess Federation is being called to investigate as cheating rumors swirl. A civil rights law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on behalf of the migrants he sent to Martha's Vineyard last week. Attorneys want the governor to be banned from "inducing immigrants to travel across state lines by fraud and misrepresentation." As the pandemic becomes less of a concern for many, employees and bosses at some companies are battling over whether to return to the office. But in the war for remote work, employees have the higher ground. Newsletter continues after sponsor message We don't have a paywall. Because of that, millions of people are able to rely on us for unwavering journalism. Trustworthy news is not as accessible as it used to be – and it’s even more difficult to find for free. How do NPR and NPR stations do what we do without becoming beholden to shareholders or special interest groups? We ask for your help. Your financial support keeps journalists in the field, helps us share and amplify the truth, and keeps paywalls at bay. Your investment, no matter the amount, accomplishes quite a lot around here. Donate today.   Food for thought AFP via Getty Images Rain and flooding from Hurricane FIona have left a soggy mess across many homes in Puerto Rico, and weary residents are starting the slow and difficult process of cleaning up. For many, the work is reminiscent of what they went through five years ago when Hurricane Maria swept through. The island’s vulnerability to storms is the latest example of how Latino people in the United States often live on the front lines of global warming. Polls reveal they’re disproportionately affected by climate-driven extreme weather, and are generally more concerned about climate change than non-Hispanic Whites. ➡️ Latino people aren’t the only ones that will feel the brunt of climate driven natural disasters. Scientists predict hurricanes will happen more frequently by the end of the century, and coastal areas from Texas to New England will all be affected. ➡️ If worsening hurricanes, fires and heat waves make you feel like the world is ending, you’re not alone. It’s called “eco grief” and there are ways to combat it. Today’s listen Pixabay The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in decades compared to many world currencies. But not everyone is happy about it. 🎧 Listen to how the high cost of a dollar is impacting the global economy and how business gets done. Before you go Robert Peck/AP For every human on Earth, there are about 2.5 million ants, or 20 quadrillion in total — and that's just a conservative estimate, according to a new study. Mariah Carey says that secret recordings of a 1995 grunge album with her lead vocals have been found and she hinted that the elusive project will finally be released. With more than 300 million downloads and multiple awards, Serial's investigation into Adnan Syed's murder conviction paved the way for a cottage industry of true crime podcasts.  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