Author: Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a major focus of President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, MLB puts Opening Day on ice: 5 Things podcast

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine follows months of tension in the region, does your job qualify for student loan forgiveness?: 5 Things podcast

The Biden-Putin meeting would only happen if Russia does not invade Ukraine, new CDC guidelines for the cruise industry: 5 Things podcast

Advocates say several factors contribute to attacks on Asian women, judge rules Trump and two of his children must testify in NY probe: 5 Things podcast

Ukraine president declares a “day of national unity” amid invasion fears, plus Tinder introduces a new Blind Date feature: 5 Things podcast

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine, plus you’re more likely to die from COVID-19 in the US than in other high-income countries: 5 Things podcast

Gas prices are expected to surge through May, you can soon tap another iPhone at checkout, and Team USA finally strikes gold in Beijing: 5 Things podcast

New laws press companies to reveal how much positions pay, and the pandemic has amplified loneliness for older adults: 5 Things podcast

Why Americans are still taking Ivermectin, the push to end entry COVID testing in the US, and CNN’s Jeff Zucker resigns: 5 Things podcast