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| | | | | | | | | Good morning. It's Friday, March 4, and I'm reading this inspiring story about a man who drove over 1,000 miles to help Ukrainian refugees. Let's catch up on the latest. | | |  | Russia and Ukraine agreed to a limited cease-fire. | - The deal would create "humanitarian corridors" in some Ukrainian areas to let civilians escape, as well as allow food and medical help through. Specifics and timing aren't clear yet.
- Russian forces have surrounded Ukraine's southern cities, cutting them off from supplies. Local leaders warned of humanitarian disaster if help doesn't arrive soon.
- In other news: After a call yesterday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron said he's convinced "the worst is yet to come."
| | |  | Russia took control of Europe's largest nuclear power plant. | - Parts of the Ukrainian plant caught fire because of Russian shelling yesterday; however, the blaze has been extinguished, and there's no increase in radiation levels, officials said.
- The incident highlights the risks of a war fought around nuclear sites. Western leaders called on Russia to pull out of the area.
| | |  | Florida is about to limit access to abortion. | - Lawmakers passed a 15-week ban yesterday that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign.
- Elsewhere: Idaho lawmakers passed a bill that copies Texas's strict six-week abortion ban.
- Expect more like these: Many Republican-led states are trying to pass restrictions because the Supreme Court could end or limit the constitutional right to abortion this summer.
| | |  | Roger Stone worked privately to overturn the 2020 election. | - How we know this: The Post watched more than 20 hours of video shot as Danish filmmakers followed Stone for a documentary.
- Who is Stone? Donald Trump's longest-serving political adviser and a veteran Republican strategist.
- Why it matters: It's the most comprehensive account yet of Stone's role in the former president's effort to overturn the election and the rallies that spilled over into violence.
| | |  | An officer involved in Breonna Taylor's shooting was found not guilty. | - What happened: Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was killed during a "no-knock" police raid in Louisville that sparked nationwide protests in 2020.
- Brett Hankison, who was fired after the shooting, was accused of putting the lives of Taylor's neighbors at risk. He is the only officer involved in the raid who faced a trial.
| | |  | Cheaper insulin could be coming to the U.S. | - A group of hospitals plans to make and sell a generic version capped at $30 per vial, far less than current prices, by 2024.
- What is insulin? A treatment many diabetics need to survive. Generic versions are rare because it's complicated to make and get approved.
- How expensive is it? Costs can add up to $6,000 a year or more for people without good health insurance.
| | |  | You may be able to get a discount on your Internet bill. | - How? Through a new program that replaces last year's popular pandemic Emergency Broadband Benefit. The standard discount is $30 a month.
- Who qualifies? It's based on income or participation in programs like Medicaid, SNAP or even Pell grants for college tuition. Check the full qualifications here.
You're all caught up. See you Monday. But before you go … what to watch this weekend: The new Batman movie, which comes out today. Where does Robert Pattinson's hero rank? Here's our definitive list. Plus, what to read: 10 noteworthy books for March.  (Jordan Robertson for The Post) | Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Prefer push notifications? Download The Post's app to get one when The 7 publishes. | | | | | | | | | |
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