The rise of zoonotic diseases; the Federal Reserve's worst fears; Lizzo makes history

Plus, Russia prepares to annex parts of Ukraine [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen --------------------------------------------------------------- Good morning. It's time to pick up pickleball. It's a fast-growing sport and even [Lebron James is into it](. Here's what we're following today: First up [This photograph, taken on February 24, 2014 during an aerial survey mission by Greenpeace in Indonesia, shows cleared trees in a forest located in the concession of Karya Makmur Abadi, which was being developed for a palm oil plantation. Environmental group Greenpeace on February 26 accused US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble of aiding the destruction of Indonesian rainforests.]( Bay IsmoyoAFP via Getty Images Our destruction of animal habitats is coming back to haunt us. Researchers say [zoonotic viruses]( — ones that spread between humans and animals like COVID or monkeypox — will become more common as humans expand into previously uninhabited areas. Moscow-backed separatists in occupied areas of Ukraine moved quickly to start formal appeals to join the Russian Federation — just hours after claiming overwhelming victories in a [series of sham referendums](. Lizzo gave the residents of D.C. the most D.C. concert experience ever this week. The Library of Congress invited her to check out its flute collection, and on Tuesday night, she became the [first person to play a crystal flute that was owned by former President James Madison](. Russell Cook expected a quick, inexpensive visit to an urgent care center for his daughter after a minor car wreck. Their [car insurance complicated things]( — and it resulted in a $17,005 bill. Ian has weakened to a tropical storm, but its not done doing damage to Florida yet. [High winds and flooding persist]( and damage assessments across the state begin today. ➡️ The storm delivered an eerie omen to residents yesterday as it approached: Its winds [pulled massive amounts of water]( out of Tampa Bay and other areas. ➡️ Ian was just shy of a Category 5 storm when it made landfall. Only [four hurricanes]( that strong have made landfall in U.S. history. Right now, NPR stations all across Florida are serving their community with vital information during this crisis, and more stations are pitching in as the storm moves up the coast. Reporters across the NPR Network provide news that serves as a lifeline to affected communities during disasters and beyond. Your donation makes a difference. [Can you make a contribution?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show [ "This journey takes you through radical acceptance. You're going outside, showing your true self. I am not hiding." Jennifer Gadosky]( Paris Benson September is Alopecia Awareness Month — a time to educate people about the condition and to support those who live with it. The documentary and photo series "[I Like Your Hair]( is an honest expression of what it feels like to exist as a bald woman in public spaces --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [President Jimmy Carter signs an emergency natural gas legislation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in 1977.]( Associated Press The Federal Reserve is cracking down hard on inflation in hopes of avoiding a repeat of the 1970s. 🎧 Listen to how the Fed is [trying to avoid a decade-long price spiral]( haunted presidents from Richard Nixon to Jimmy Carter, or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [For a limited time, McDonald's will give adults a chance to relive a part of their childhood by purchasing a Happy Meal for grown ups.]( Nam Y. Huh/AP - A chance to revisit my childhood? I'm lovin' it. Starting next Monday and running through Oct. 30, McDonald's will offer the Cactus Plant Flea Market Meal Box — [an adult happy meal]( that even comes with a toy. - You don't need to go to a fast food joint to get your food fast, though. Food writer Mark Bittman has all the tips and tricks you need to [cook anything, fast](. - New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season last night, [tying a record]( set in 1961. - Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop's biggest names of the 1990s with hits including "[Gangsta's Paradise]( and "Fantastic Voyage," has died. He was 59. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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? 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