1. Chernobyl Blackout Won’t Pump Radiation Across Europe: IAEA

CUT OFF

Earlier, Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company reported Russian forces disrupted the site’s power supply, endangering heat removal efforts.

WORLD

2. Britain: Ukraine’s Air Defenses Have Wrecked Russia’s Plans

TOO STRONG

In its daily intelligence briefing, Britain says Russia has failed to take control of Ukraine’s skies.

WORLD

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3. This At-Home Smart Gym Costs Less Than a Gym Membership

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SCOUTED

4. Russia Admits It Actually Has Forced Conscripts to Fight

CALLOUS

Just a day ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised that wasn’t the case.

WORLD

5. ‘Black Panther’ Director: I Was Arrested While Banking

BANKING WHILE BLACK

Being a famous director of a Marvel franchise didn’t keep Ryan Coogler from having police called on him by a bank teller who somehow believed he was robbing the place.

ENTERTAINMENT

6. I’m Addicted to This Calorie-Burning Sauna Blanket

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SCOUTED

7. Russian Gymnast Who Wore Pro-War ‘Z’ Symbol: I’d Do It Again

NO REGRETS

Ivan Kuliak perversely claimed the pro-invasion symbol represented his desire for peace.

WORLD

8. Biden Exploring Creation of Crypto-Like ‘Digital Dollar’

TO THE MOON

The president will reportedly sign an executive order to explore whether the U.S. should have its own digital currency.

POLITICS

9. Charles E. Entenmann Dies at 92

CAKE BOSS

Signs at grocery aisles across the nation will be displayed at half-staff.

U.S. NEWS

10. U.S. Caught ‘Off Guard’ Over Polish Soviet-Era Jets Offer

NOT SO FAST

Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss the matter when she visits Warsaw today.

POLITICS

11. Maria Butina Tells BBC: Ukrainians Are Killing Themselves

‘HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?’

The convicted spy and Trump enthusiast tried to convince a BBC radio host that Russia would never hurt civilians.

WORLD

12. Feds Examine Diller and Geffen’s Activision Trades: Report

TAKING STOCK

Regulators are looking at options purchased before a merger with Microsoft, but the buyers say they had no inside information.

TECH

13. Guess Stakeholder Demands Firing of Co-Founder Paul Marciano

‘IT IS TIME’

The investment firm plans to call out specific female board members for alleged hypocrisy in not taking action against Marciano, according to docs reviewed by The Daily Beast.

ARTS AND CULTURE

14. Missouri Bill Would Prevent Out-of-State Abortions

‘BONKERS’

A Planned Parenthood spokesperson called Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman’s anti-abortion plan “wild.”

POLITICS

15. MI GOP Candidate’s Handy Tip: ‘Just Lie Back and Enjoy’ Rape

FATHERLY ADVICE

In 2020, Robert Regan’s three daughters urged Michiganites, “for the love of god,” not to vote him into the state legislature.

POLITICS

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