US officials issued a travel advisory today urging American citizens in Russia to leave “immediately,” citing the ongoing conflict and the heightened risk of “wrongful detentions.” The notice comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears its first anniversary next week.
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The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII in a thrilling 38-35 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Both high-powered offenses put on a show – and displayed quarterback star-power on both sides of the field – but it was ultimately MVP Patrick Mahomes who rallied the Chiefs to victory. The Chiefs also won the Super Bowl in 2020 and reached the title game in 2021. Despite the tough loss for the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts was brilliant, rushing for a Super Bowl quarterback record of three touchdowns and 70 rushing yards, another record. It was the biggest day in US sports, and also a memorable experience for music fans. Rihanna dazzled in a 13-minute performance of her greatest hits, owning the stage and skipping the typical guest appearances. She also broke the internet with speculation that she’s pregnant with her second child.
US fighter jets scrambled three days in a row to shoot down a trio of unidentified aerial objects high above North America. A jet shot down an unidentified object near Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon, marking the third time in a week that the US military has taken down objects in North American airspace. On Saturday, an unidentified object was downed over northern Canada, a day after another object had been shot down over Alaska. A Chinese surveillance balloon was taken down by F-22s off the coast of South Carolina last weekend. With no indication at this point that the…
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