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At this time’s high tales
A number of international leaders — principally from Europe — pledged over the weekend to assist Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and work collectively to cease Russia’s struggle in his nation. The renewed assist comes after President Trump scolded Zelenskyy throughout his Friday go to to the White Home’s Oval Workplace. The following day, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Zelenskyy and instructed him Europe had his back.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Britain’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer (L) welcomes Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky to 10 Downing Road on March 1, 2025 in London England. The Ukrainian President arrived in London as we speak to fulfill with the British prime minister forward of a summit of European leaders on Sunday.
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- 🎧 “Europe should do the heavy lifting,” Starmer stated final night time. Starmer is speaking about funding Europe’s protection, which could not be a precedence for Trump’s administration, NPR’s Lauren Frayer tells Up First. Starmer hiked British protection and introduced one other $2 billion in financing for Ukraine to purchase extra air protection missiles. Britain and France are additionally working with Ukraine on a ceasefire plan that they may current to the U.S. Starmer hopes to promote Trump on safety ensures for European forces.
A brand new NPR investigation has uncovered issues with the system for policing federal judges’ dangerous habits and a pervasive tradition of worry about whistle-blowing. NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson spoke with 42 people who find themselves present and former staff of the federal courts. They described bad experiences with more than two dozen judges nationwide from each main political events.
- 🎧 A typical theme Johnson heard through the interviews is {that a} choose has the facility to make or break a younger lawyer’s profession with just one or two cellphone calls. Clerkships keep on their resume for the remainder of their regulation careers. Individuals knowledgeable Johnson they have been afraid to report bullying or harassment by federal judges as a result of the inner methods are difficult, the results are enormous, and there is not any assure they’ll stay nameless.
NPR’s Pop Tradition Blissful Hour host Linda Holmes joins the publication as we speak to interrupt down the Oscars:
The Oscars have been handed out final night time. There was one massive winner, a whole lot of heartfelt speeches and never a lot politics. Listed here are takeaways from the evening: 🏆 Many movies have been acknowledged, but it surely was really Anora’s night – the indie obtained 5 awards.
- 🏆 The one actual shock was Mikey Madison (Anora) beating closely favored Demi Moore (The Substance) for greatest actress.
- 🏆 Hollywood principally left politics at house, however two documentary filmmakers spoke powerfully about Palestinian rights.
- 🏆 Emilia Pérez’s Oscar marketing campaign was a rollercoaster, however Zoe Saldaña still made history as the primary Dominican American to win an Oscar. She gained greatest supporting actress.
- 🏆 Internet hosting’s onerous, however Conan O’Brien was as much as the duty.
- 🏆 Nobody missed the perfect unique track performances (they skipped these this yr), and the present’s construction left somewhat extra time to talk from the guts
Try photographs from the red carpet and see the full list of winners.
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Life recommendation
Tax day is April fifteenth. We posed six frequent tax inquiries to New York-based tax attorneys Hana Borochov and Leo Gabovich.
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Submitting taxes can embrace complicated jargon, and there might be monetary and authorized penalties should you make a mistake. New York-based tax attorneys Hana Boruchov and Leo Gabovich weigh in on burning tax-related questions from Life Package‘s viewers.
- 💵 In the event you personal companies, are a freelancer or simply need somebody educated to information you, it is extremely really useful that you simply rent an accountant.
- 💵 In the event you did not get a 1099 kind for work, you can take the danger and never report the earnings. However should you get audited, you’d need to pay the tax.
- 💵 You may apply for a fee plan if you cannot afford to pay your tax invoice.
Try extra solutions from the attorneys here.
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A snowshoe trek to Wolf Pond in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. After breaking path by the woods, the icy lake opens as much as views of the Excessive Peaks Wilderness.
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It has been an extended, onerous winter with what may really feel like infinite snowfall for a lot of the U.S. Nevertheless, for individuals like NPR’s Brian Mann, it has been a playground. On a 19-degree Fahrenheit day, Mann hit the path in New York’s Adirondack Mountains along with his snowshoes. “One factor I like about winter climbing is that with the fitting boots and layers of garments, you actually can really feel cozy and cozy, even when exploring locations like this.” Get a step-by-step take a look at Mann’s snowshoe hike here.
3 issues to know earlier than you go
India’s Shreyas Iyer (L) performs a shot as Pakistan’s wicketkeeper captain Mohammad Rizwan watches through the ICC Champions Trophy one-day worldwide (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and India on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium in Dubai on February 23, 2025.
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- Pakistan is internet hosting the Worldwide Cricket Council Champions Trophy for the primary time in a era. Though the nation is now out of the tournament, internet hosting the occasion has given it a purpose to proceed celebrating.
- Skype, the enduring video calling service acquired by Microsoft in 2011, will end in May.
- Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone died in a car crash in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday morning. She was 63.
This text was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.
