From Jenna Orkin

Life expectancy decreased in the US for the second year in a row.

COVID-19 accounted for half of the decrease in life expectancy.

How Giorgia Meloni Took Control in the Italian Election

Bank of England moves to stabilize U.K. finances after pound crashes

Coast Guard spots Chinese, Russian naval ships off Alaska island

European leaders blame sabotage as gas pours into Baltic from Nord Stream pipelines

European gas prices jump after Gazprom warns it could cut its last flows to Europe, amid worries about apparent Nord Stream sabotage

Russia says it will formally annex 4 Ukrainian regions on Friday, Putin to hold a grandstand ceremony

1. NATO threatens to retaliate against suspected Nord Stream saboteur

2. Queen Margrethe of Denmark strips 4 of her grandchildren of royal titles, echoing King Charles' reported desire for a 'slimmed down' monarchy

   A warehouse worker says he was stressed about missing work and losing his job while hiding out during the Memphis shooting spree. He was fired the next day.