Monday, 18 April 2022

A rare attack in western Ukraine, the royals celebrate Easter, and a school with a startling medical mystery. Here's the latest.

April 18, 2022 | VIEW IN BROWSER

Your day starts here. The latest in news, pop culture, wellness and more.

Russia attacked Lviv early Monday, striking a western Ukrainian city that has until now been a safe haven for refugees and others fleeing the war. Plus, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Princess Charlotte were an adorable match at Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle, and a school in New Jersey is searching for answers amid a frightening health discovery.

THE LATEST

Russia launched a rare attack on a city in western Ukraine that has been a safe haven for refugees.

Explosions rocked Lviv this morning in a rare and deadly attack on the city, which has been a safe place for refugees, Western officials and the media, according to local officials. In Mariupol, the strategically crucial southeastern port, the last Ukrainian resistance has vowed to fight "to the end."

👑 Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wore matching baby blue for Easter.

Baby blue became royal blue on Easter as the Duchess of Cambridge and her 6-year-old daughter wore matching outfits to the traditional service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The rest of the family was also coordinated, as Prince William and Prince George, 8, wore navy suits and polka-dot ties. You can see all the photos here. Prince Harry also made public appearances over the weekend with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sharing what son Archie wants to be when he grows up.

🎂 A man told his coworkers not to celebrate his birthday. They did it anyway, and he sued for $450K.

A Kentucky man with an anxiety disorder asked his coworkers not to celebrate his birthday because it would trigger a panic attack. But they did it anyway, throwing him a lunchtime surprise, according to a lawsuit. Days later, he was fired after a meeting in which he was "criticized" for his reaction, the lawsuit said. Last month, a jury awarded the man $450,000 after finding that he suffered an "adverse employment action" because of his anxiety disability, court documents showed.

More than 100 people associated with a single high school have developed brain tumors.

A medical mystery has enshrouded Colonia High School in Woodbridge, N.J., where Al Lupiano, a man living with a non-cancerous brain tumor, has found more than 100 other people who either graduated from the school or worked there mostly from 1972-2000 who have developed brain tumors. Lupiano's sister died from a brain tumor in February, and his two nieces are current students at Colonia. "That's enough evidence that we have to act," Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac told us.

😴 Can't fall asleep? Try these 6 things before going to bed.

We've all been there — your mind is going a million miles an hour, you're aimlessly scrolling through social media, or you simply can't stop tossing and turning. These days, going to sleep can feel like a chore. If you struggle to fall asleep, here are 6 tips to add to your routine, from breathing exercises to gentle yoga, that can help you reach la-la land a little faster.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Worried about weeknight dinners? Spaghet about it! We've collected 65 of our best pasta recipes for you to try any night of the week. There are simple recipes for quick-fixes, healthy veggie pastas (OK, healthy-ish), creamy pasta bakes and hearty, homestyle recipes for those times when you just need to tuck into a warm bowl of comfort.