Monday, May 2, 2022

05/02/22 • 13 min

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Russia intensified its assault a day after one hundred Ukrainians were evacuated from a steel plant in the port city of Mariupol. To mixed reception, Russian troops are also active in other former Soviet Republics. And US scientists are looking for people to take part in a major study on Long COVID.

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Dua Lipa On Ambition And The Pressures Of Fame

2021 was a good year for Dua Lipa. Her most recent album "Future Nostalgia" won a Grammy for best pop vocal album and was the second most streamed album on Spotify. But while she's grateful, Dua Lipa doesn't seem very surprised. It's almost like this was meant to happen. In this conversation, the 26-year-old pop star opens up about where her confidence comes from and the moments when it has been shaken. Dua Lipa also discusses her new newsletter Service95 and the accompanying podcast "At Your Service" where she discusses weighty issues like addiction and identity with guests she admires.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

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The US Supreme Court appears ready to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to a leaked draft opinion published by Politico. Primaries kick off in Ohio and Indiana as the 2022 midterm election season heats up. And South Asia faces a punishing heatwave that could be a warning to the rest of the world about global warming.