Good morning. It's Tuesday, May 10, and we're covering a sweeping military parade in Russia, this year's Pulitzer winners, and much more. Have feedback? Let us know at [email protected]. |
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Russia held its annual Victory Day celebration yesterday, with events including a massive military parade helmed by President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's Red Square. More than 65,000 people were estimated to have taken part, with an estimated 2,400 pieces of military equipment being put on display. See photos from the day here.
The occasion marks the anniversary of the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. In his remarks, Putin framed the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a battle to protect Russian interests, as well as a fight against neo-Nazism in the neighboring country. Read more about the history and background of those claims.
In Poland, Russian ambassador Sergey Andreev was attacked with red paint
(w/video) as protestors blocked him from laying a wreath at a Soviet soldiers' cemetery in Warsaw.
Russian missile attacks yesterday reached as far west as the strategic port city of Odesa, Ukraine's third-largest city and the most significant Black Sea port still controlled by Ukraine. See updates here. |
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The international song contest “Eurovision” kicks off today from Turin, Italy (Peacock, 3 pm ET). The competition is the world’s most-watched annual music event and features songwriters from 40 countries. More than 183 million viewers across 36 markets tuned into the 2021 competition.
Two semi-finals will be held to determine the final lineup. Contestants from the Big Five—Spain, the UK, Italy, Germany, and France—are automatically advanced (see rules). Both industry experts and viewers decide the winners of the contest, known for its over-the-top costumes.
Ukraine is this year’s favorite to win, represented by Kalush Orchestra. The group blends hip-hop with traditional Ukrainian music in their track “Stefania,” a song written for the writer’s mother, which has taken on new meaning for the war-torn country. Russia was removed from the contest.
An American version, "American Song Contest," wrapped last night. K-pop singer AleXa, representing Oklahoma, took home the top prize. |
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The 2022 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced yesterday, with much of the recognition awarded to local newsrooms.
Among the winners are The Washington Post (Public Service) for its account of the Jan. 6 storming of the US Capitol and the Miami Herald (Breaking News) for its coverage of the Surfside, Florida, condominium collapse. A special citation was awarded to the journalists of Ukraine for reporting during Russia’s invasion of their country.
Separately, the Local Reporting award went to Madison Hopkins of the Better Government Association and Cecilia Reyes of the Chicago Tribune for their examination of Chicago’s failed building- and fire-safety code enforcement. Staff from the Tampa Bay Times (Investigative Reporting) were recognized for their exposure of toxic hazards inside Florida’s only battery-recycling plant.
The Pulitzer Prize is one of the highest distinctions in the US for journalism, literature, and music. Awardees take home $15K and a certificate, while the Public Service winner receives a gold medal. See the full list of winners here. |
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