Biden and allies plan more Russian sanctions; Disney employees walk out; how to actually help Ukrainians

Plus, the No. 1 women's tennis player announces her abrupt retirement. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Win McNamee/Getty Images Here's what we're following today: President Biden is on his way to Brussels today. Biden, along with allies and European partners, plans to announce [additional sanctions against Russia]( and aid to Ukraine. ➡️ Biden's national security advisor says the trip will "send a powerful message that we are prepared and committed to this for as long as it takes." Hundreds of Disney employees walked out of the company's California headquarters to protest Disney's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. Employees say Disney's response to the legislation "[utterly failed to match the magnitude]( of the threat to LGBTQIA+ safety." A New Mexico elected official and founder of "Cowboys for Trump" was found guilty in one of two counts related to the Jan. 6 insurrection. His was the second trial linked the riot. He was found guilty of entering a restricted area but [not guilty of engaging in disorderly conduct](. Pfizer is recalling a blood pressure drug due to elevated levels of a potential carcinogen called nitrosamine. The impurity is common in water and foods, but the levels found in the drug were [above the accepted daily intake](. 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 Jason Beaubien/NPR Clothing donations have poured in for Ukrainians from well-meaning people. But often the items are too worn out to use, and physical objects are hard to ship to the front lines. 🎧 [Listen to how you can best help Ukrainians]( in need, or [read the story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Andy Brownbill/AP - Ash Barty, the world's No. 1 women's tennis player, has announced her shocking retirement from the sport at age 25. "[I am spent]( she said. - Free Amanda! Former child star Amanda Bynes has [won freedom from her conservatorship]( which she was placed under at 28 after some erratic incidents. - Hillary Clinton has tested positive for COVID. She has "[mild cold symptoms]( but otherwise said she was feeling fine. [White House press secretary Jen Psaki]( also announced she had tested positive — the second time for her. - Pro golfer Phil Mickelson won’t be playing at the Masters Tournament for the first time in 23 years. Last month he announced he needed “[some time away]( and apologized for remarks he made about Saudi Arabia. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]