Who’s in, who’s out and who is Billboard’s Woman of the Year? Find out in the quiz

This week marked the fifth birthday of the COVID pandemic, which absolutely no one wanted to celebrate with a Publix sheet cake and a party at an indoor trampoline park. You’ll have to wait until next year, sweetie — Mommy’s mutual funds have tanked.

We don’t have any COVID anniversary questions, but if you’ve paid attention to international politics, you’ll get at least three — yes, THREE! — questions right this time.

 

Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine peace deal. And, NPR’s glimpse inside liberated Khartoum

Russia launched a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Trump says he wants peace quickly. And, NPR looks inside Sudan's capital city of Khartoum after two years of war.

Dear Life Kit: I’m not sure about her sexuality. Should I try to kiss her anyway?

An NPR listener writes: "We've briefly discussed sexuality, but I have no idea how fluid she may be, if at all. " Plus: A woman wants to marry her partner, but his family constantly belittles her. Is the relationship doomed?

Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts

The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem.

Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz

If you've paid attention to pope selection, COVID websites, national defense and libel cases, you'll do great this week!

A moose trek across Sweden pulls in millions of viewers looking for ‘Slow TV’

Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year.

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