Chinese plane crashes with 132 aboard; an incredible 10-way kidney swap; how Ukraine has changed our vocabulary

Plus, master your spring cleaning with tips from 'Life Kit' [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images Here's what we're following today: More than 900 civilians have been killed and more than 1,400 injured in the conflict in Ukraine, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The actual number [could be much higher.]( Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been in the hospital for an infection since last Friday, but is expected to be released within the next few days. The 73-year-old, [one of the conservative stalwarts]( on the high court, will miss oral arguments this week. A Boeing 737 plane operated by China Eastern Airlines has crashed with 132 people on board. Authorities have not determined the number of casualties or a cause for the crash, but it [could be one of China's worst aviation disasters]( in two decades. Almost 1 in 5 U.S. students attended schools in districts that were affected by federally declared natural disasters from 2017 through 2019. But many aging school buildings were [not built to withstand these natural disasters,]( which are becoming more common due to climate change. As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, NPR's on-the-ground reporting and contextual interviews with experts are keeping you and millions of others reliably informed. Our work is only possible because people like you donate to support our non-profit journalism. [Please contribute to your local NPR station today to keep information flowing.]( ♥ [Donate now]( ♥ --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's listen Go Nakamura for NPR Michael Wingard wanted to give his friend a kidney, but they weren't a match. So he joined as the first link in a 10-person kidney swap to save his friend. 🎧 [Listen to their incredible story]( or [read it here.]( The Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings Monday for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson' s Supreme Court nomination. Her confirmation would be historic not only because she would be the first Black woman to serve on the court; her addition would mean the court would have the highest number of women serving ever. 🎧 [Listen to what to expect during the hearings]( or [read it here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go AFP via Getty Images - What do the terms rump state, MANPADS and bomboshovište have in common? They're among the many that have been [introduced (or re-introduced) to our vocabulary]( due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. - Our days of hearing "You are NOT the father!" are coming to an end. Maury is [ending after three decades]( due to host Maury Povich's retirement. - The Recording Academy has banned Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from performing at the 2022 Grammy Awards due to "[concerning online behavior]( - It's almost time for the big spring clean. NPR's Life Kit has a few episodes that will help you [get your home in tip-top shape.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]