The near-disaster of the Russian attack on a nuclear plant revealed; Opioid epidemic victims speak out; how to address mental health at work

Plus, suggestions for what to read, watch and listen to this weekend [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Energatom/Telegram. Annotations by NPR Here's what we're following today: The attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant by Russian forces last week was much more dangerous than originally thought. The International Atomic Energy Agency initially said the attack took place [away from nuclear reactors]( but video footage shows this wasn't true. Clues found in subpoenas and court filings paint a picture of how the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is following the money. At the heart is one question they're trying to answer: Did Trump find new ways to [keep the money coming in after his loss]( by shifting from a presidential campaign to a "Stop the Steal" effort? A new study sheds light on the long term effects of redlining — a discriminatory mortgage appraisal practice. Redlined neighborhoods from the 1930s still show [higher levels of pollution]( decades later. Inflation, the war in Ukraine and general global uncertainty has Americans more stressed out than they have been in a long time. The highest number of Americans ever reported [issues related to Ukraine]( as a source of significant stress in an American Psychological Association survey. NPR has multiple offerings to keep you informed about the situation in Ukraine: ➡️ Check out our State of Ukraine podcast for [on-the-ground conversations]( with the people at the center of the conflict. ➡️ All of our stories on Ukraine are collected here, giving you [nuance and context]( to make sense of it all. ➡️ Our daily recaps catch you up every day with the [most important developments]( all in one place. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's listens Desiree Rios for NPR Members of the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, have been reckoning with their role in the opioid crisis for a long time. Families whose lives were wrecked by addiction and loss spoke directly to the Sacklers for the first time during a two-hour hearing. 🎧 [Listen to some of their wrenching testimony]( or [read it here](. The average price of gas in the U.S. is now a record $4.32 per gallon, and many Americans on modest incomes are feeling the squeeze on their wallets. 🎧 [Listen to how some are coping]( or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Weekend picks Disney/Pixar Check out what [our critics]( are watching, reading and listening to this weekend: Film: Domee Shi's [Turning Red]( explores the complexities of Asian parent-child relationships. The latest offering from Disney feels like if you were to mash together Carrie and The Joy Luck Club, and somehow still get away with a PG rating. TV: Bel-Air, the gritty reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, [barely resembles its predecessor](. Whether or not you'll like the Peacock Original Drama will probably depend on your opinion of dramas from CW. Books: Amy Bloom writes [openly and heartrendingly about euthanasia]( in In Love, asking the question: How far would you go for someone you love? Music: Jenny Hval reflects on identity as an artist in Classic Objects, remind us that [art and self-expression in its most potent form]( — vulnerable and politically unsparing — is precious, always threatened by the prospect of commercial ruin. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Jasjyot Singh Hans for NPR - Depression, burnout and anxiety can make it feel impossible to work. You don't have to push through it. Here's how to [explore your options.]( - Actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail for [lying about being a victim]( of a racist and homophobic attack. - Misinformation surrounding the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is overwhelming TikTok. Videos portraying old conflicts, scenes from movies and even video game battles are being [passed off as real footage.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]