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IMPORTANT | | Bitter Anniversary | At Least 60 Killed as Russia Bombs School Sheltering Civilians A Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian school serving as a bomb shelter has left dozens dead or injured in one of Russia’s deadliest attacks against civilians. The strike occurred yesterday in the eastern village of Bilohorivka — the day before Russia today marks the 77th anniversary of Allied forces' and the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany. “Russia has forgotten everything that was important to the victors of World War II,” said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack contrasted with scenes of solidarity as U.S. first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on Mother’s Day. (Sources: WaPo, BBC, Al Jazeera) |
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| | Lights Out? | Risk of US Electricity Shortages as Renewable Energy Transition Lags Electric grid operators countrywide cautioned that America’s power-generating capacity may not be able to meet demand as summer approaches. Operators in California and those spanning much of the Midwest warned that delays in transitioning to renewable power could cause a shortfall in summer energy supplies. The lag occurs as traditional round-the-clock power plants are being retired and cheaper, cleaner wind and solar farms — which don’t produce electricity at all times and need batteries to store output for later use — come up to speed. Power failures, often caused by extreme weather, have both exacerbated and underscored the need for renewable sources. (Source: WSJ) |
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| | | Stem the Flow | G-7 Countries Commit to Banning Russian Oil In a show of unity, Group of Seven nations agreed on Sunday to place unprecedented limits on Russian oil imports. “We commit to phase out our dependency on Russian energy, including by phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil. We will ensure that we do so in a timely and orderly fashion,” said G-7 leaders in a joint statement. The move came as President Joe Biden joined leaders in a video conference to discuss continued support for Ukraine and announced additional measures against Moscow, including new sanctions on Gazprombank, the country’s third largest lender, and three Russian TV stations. (Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg) |
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| | Virus Evaders | Scientists Hope to Discover Why Some Avoid COVID Despite Exposure According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 6 in 10 Americans have contracted COVID-19 since it began its rampage in early 2020, and other metrics suggest the total is closer to 76%. But experts are still scratching their heads over how a dwindling minority of people managed to dodge the highly transmissible virus, despite multiple exposures or living with someone who was infected. Scientists hope an international study of the biological differences of the COVID-resistant could offer the key to keeping others healthy — or provide more effective treatment for those who’ve contracted the virus. (Source: WaPo) |
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| | Briefly | Here are some things you should know about today: Global fish-waste scandal. The World Wildlife Fund revealed that 250,000 tons of dead fish, indiscriminately scooped up by trawler boats, were dumped in EU waters. (Source: The Guardian). Ukrainian doctors treat Russian soldiers. Despite limited resources, the doctors consider it a “necessary evil,” if only for the purposes of prisoner exchange. (Source: France24). Putin defends invasion in Victory Day speech. During a huge event in Red Square, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his military operation was justified in “defending the motherland.” (Source: BBC) |
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INTRIGUING | | Getting Perspective | 3D Technology Reveals Ancient Native American Art in Alabama CaveIn a study published last week, researchers unveiled the largest collection of ancient cave art ever found in North America. Though the cavern — known as the 19th Unnamed Cave — was documented in 1998, its drawings were barely visible. It took more than 16,000 overlapping photographs to map the art, meticulously etched over 5,000 square feet of the low, uneven ceiling. A life-size humanoid, an 11-foot serpent and smaller birds, weapons and dogs finally came clear. “It is like magic,” said study co-author Stephen Alvarez. “Here is this thing that has been invisible for 1,000-plus years that has suddenly come to life.” (Sources: USA Today, NYT) |
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| | Heads Up | 2,000-Year-Old Roman Bust Found in Texas Goodwill to Go on Display From ancient Rome to an Austin Goodwill store via King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Such was the 2,000-year trajectory of a first-century Roman bust bought by antiques dealer Laura Young for $34.99. After taking the 52-pound bust home strapped in her car’s passenger seat, she did an image search for “Roman bust” and realized they “look a lot like my guy.” Young had it authenticated by Sotheby's auction house, and subsequent research revealed the sculpture was probably looted from Ludwig’s collection during World War II. It can be seen at the San Antonio Museum before its return to Germany. (Sources: CNN, NYT, Smithsonian) |
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| | | Small But Mighty | Tiny Bat Breaks Record for Longest, Fastest Bat Migration EverA new study published in Mammalia names a two-inch-long female Nathusias’ pipistrelle bat the winner of a 1,544-mile marathon. Fitted with an identifying bracelet in 2009 at the Russian Darwin Nature Reserve, the bat’s body was found two months later in the French Alps. A team of French and Russian biologists who mapped her journey say she could have flown more than 1,864 miles through Russia’s coldest regions. Other record breakers? Gray whales travel up to 16,700 miles in a single trip and monarch butterflies migrate between Mexico to Canada, a trip that takes three to four generations. (Source: Popular Science) |
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| | Lucky 14 | Ncuti Gatwa Named as Next Doctor WhoThe BBC announced Sunday that the BAFTA-winning Sex Education star will take the helm of the TARDIS from departing Jodie Whittaker. Showrunner Russell T. Davies explained his choice, saying, “Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars.” As the 14th Doctor, Gatwa said he feels “deeply honored, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared” to be taking over the iconic role. “Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart,” the Scottish actor added, “but I am giving it all to this show.” (Sources: Deadline, THR) |
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| | Peak Form | Mountaineers Rush to Summit Mount Everest as Storm Approaches A rope-fixing team of 11 Nepali climbers — including Kami Rita Sherpa, making his record 26th ascent — reached the peak Saturday night. That sets the stage for more than 600 climbers to follow in the coming days, but their window of good weather may be closing. Cyclone Asani, which had been brewing over the Bay of Bengal, has made landfall and could move inland into the Himalayas. Among the eager climbers is the first-ever all-Black team : Only 10 Black climbers have summited before. Meanwhile, the war in Europe is even affecting Everest, where teams from Ukraine and neighboring countries have understandably pulled out. (Sources: Outside, France24, Explorersweb) |
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