This is the first time without me wearing a mask since April 15, 2020. It's been a long time coming. 😷
It's also Day 96 of the MLB Lockout 🥎🔒.
On #TheUpdate this Monday, Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters Day 12 following what Ukrainian authorities described as increased shelling of encircled cities and another failed attempt to evacuate civilians from the port of Mariupol. Russia announced yet another cease-fire and humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting today- two previous cease-fire attempts have failed. Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today that the government would speed through new legislation that would allow New Zealand to target people, companies, and assets connected to those in Russia associated with the Ukrainian invasion. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🇳🇿
Locally, just six months after he resigned from office in disgrace over sexual harrassment allegations, former governor Andrew Cuomo appeared to be hinting at a political comeback in remarks at a t Brooklyn church Sunday. He offered no specifics.
The likelihood of additional casinos opening in New York City concerns Atlantic City's casino bosses, but they feel there is still time to fix the seaside gambling resort's woes before that happens. In Florida, huge wildfires have forced veterans at a 120-bed nursing home to evacuate. Meanwhile in Iowa, authorities there say seven people are dead after tornadoes swept through, destroying homes, knocking down trees, and toppling power lines in the deadliest storm in the state since 2008. And an employee of Chick-fil-A has revealed items people can order on a supposed secret menu. It include a spicy chicken biscuit, a specialty coffee, and more. 🍔☕
