| Good morning. It's Wednesday, April 6, and we're listening to The Post's new investigative podcast series on the rise of dangerous no-knock police raids. Let's get to the news. |
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 | World leaders are under pressure to do more for Ukraine. | - The plea: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky showed a graphic video to the United Nations yesterday and told leaders they must punish Russia for what he described as war crimes carried out by its troops.
- Coming today: The Biden administration will announce a ban on new investments in Russia, among other sanctions. And NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss what more can be done to support Ukraine and end the fighting.
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 | Oklahoma lawmakers passed a bill to make performing an abortion illegal. | - The details: The Republican bill would make it a felony punishable by 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
- What's next? The measure goes to Gov. Kevin Stitt, who has said he's open to signing antiabortion legislation. It would take effect this summer.
- Bigger picture: Many Republican lawmakers are trying to pass abortion restrictions — we're tracking these bills here — because the Supreme Court could end or limit the right to abortion this year.
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 | Millions more families could be eligible for healthcare.gov plans next year. | - Why? The Biden administration is tweaking a rule that keeps some families from buying Affordable Care Act plans, even when the cost of health insurance through work should qualify them.
- What's next? The proposal, which changes how the ACA calculates eligibility, could go into effect Jan. 1.
- In other news: The White House is expected to announce as soon as today that it's extending the pause on student loan payments.
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 | Powerful storms tore through the Southeast yesterday. | - What happened? At least 38 tornadoes were reported from Mississippi to South Carolina, as well as damaging winds. At least one person died.
- Today's forecast: Expect more severe weather in the South, especially parts of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
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 | The U.S. plans to ban a deadly type of asbestos. | - What to know: "White asbestos" is linked to 40,000 U.S. deaths a year. It's still being used despite decades of research showing it causes cancer.
- Who uses it? Chlorine manufacturers and companies that make braking systems and flexible sealing material.
- Next step: Finalizing the EPA's proposed rule, which will take at least another year.
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 | Donald Trump's social network, Truth Social, is falling apart. | - The problems: The app, launched in February, is getting so few downloads that it's dropped off App Store charts, and three top executives have quit.
- Why it's important: The issues are hindering what used to be some of Trump's strengths — commanding attention online and raising money from his fans.
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 | Tiger Woods said he plans to play in the Masters this week. | - It will be the legendary golfer's first competitive tournament since he severely injured his right leg in a car crash last year.
- How's he feeling? Woods, 46, said yesterday that his recovery is going well but that he's still in pain "each and every day."
- About the Masters: The tournament in Augusta, Ga., which Woods has won five times, starts tomorrow and ends Sunday.
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