Save 50% on our independent, global coverage and get clarity throughout 2022 econ.st/33EDQOH

How do you turn the universe’s most abundant element into a fuel that could help save the planet? Watch here econ.st/3nCggJ0

Is the era of American exceptionalism over? “There’s a basic premise right now for both parties which is one of discontent, and the question is who has the ability to ameliorate what is a bad situation,” says @chowardchoward on “Checks and Balance” econ.st/3AnxNtQ

Truth or consequences: Inside this week's @guardianweekly. Is this the end for Boris Johnson? Plus: Joe Biden’s first year. Subscribe today: support.theguardian.com/uk/subscribe/w…

A "once in a lifetime" rare blanket octopus has been spotted in Australia cnn.it/3fPuana

Gen-Z creators are pushing the conversation forward in ways both awe-inspiring and audacious. Introducing #VogueYouthquake: 41 Voices. 24 Countries. Boundless self-expression. Meet them here: vogue.cm/Ywzgqsu

Watch this superyacht narrowly squeeze under a bridge en route to sea cnn.it/3u77x63

This week Microsoft announced its biggest-ever acquisition, spending $69bn on Activision Blizzard, a video-game developer. What does the deal mean for the tech giant’s ambitions in gaming and the metaverse? Listen to “Money Talks” econ.st/3KsBhj9

This popular Peruvian condiment requires only five ingredients, but it’s bursting with flavor. nyti.ms/3nOdr7S

“Conservatives are more invested in authority and tradition, in-group loyalty…liberals aren’t as invested in that”. Peter Ditto, a political psychologist, examines what makes liberal minds tick, on our “Checks and Balance” podcast econ.st/3qOSgV5

"You are designers, you're supposed to design for any size." When Heidi Klum opened "Germany's Next Top Model" casting to women of all body types, she says she was disappointed to find many designers "jumped ship."

Jane Skinner Goodell say her husband, @nflcommish, loves the @NFL draft and he "wanted to show the world life can keep going" early in the pandemic. Listen to the full interview with @RobMaaddi on the AP Pro Football Podcast. Download/subscribe: bit.ly/ap88jsg

IRS ‘Fumble’ Means Extra Tax Reporting For Businesses In More Than 30 States trib.al/gjzTUi4

The Best Sales Online Right Now: Ulta, Best Buy, J.Crew And More trib.al/ZxLFKK7

NEW HORIZONS: On the final episode of 'Justice with Judge Jeanine,' @JudgeJeanine thanks her audience and looks forward to co-hosting 'The Five.'

Crypto Hacking And Power Outages: Buyers Beware On AWS Cloud trib.al/PJWFzUD

Driverless Bus Test Announced In Downtown Stavanger, Norway forbes.com/sites/davidnik…

BACKING THE BLUE: @TomiLahren calls on the public to show police that ‘they are supported’ in the wake of recent violence against cops.

U.S. Reportedly Considers Evacuating Family Members Of Diplomats In Ukraine As Russia Amasses Troops On Border trib.al/VSDtTVY

Tucker Carlson Widely Mocked After Criticizing ‘Less Sexy’ M&Ms forbes.com/sites/danidipl…

Here’s What We Know About ‘Stealth Omicron’ — The Fast Moving Sub-Lineage Of The Variant ‘Gaining Ground’ In Europe trib.al/Uq0r6FG

STARs – workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes, other than a bachelor’s degree – are exactly what is needed to build a stronger workforce, and a more inclusive talent ecosystem, for the 21st century on.forbes.com/6014K1gm6 Sponsored by @gradsoflife

Fortnite’s Vision Of The Metaverse Feels Like It Has Stalled trib.al/6NEpiVA

The White House on Tuesday sent $14 billion in freshly appropriated funds—stemming largely from the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure plan signed into law in November—to fund more than 500 projects targeting the nation’s ports and waterways across all 50 states this year.

MIDTERMS: Jen Psaki discusses President Biden's comments about the legitimacy of the 2022 elections.

IRS ‘Fumble’ Means Extra Tax Reporting For Businesses In More Than 30 States trib.al/6iKiUZE

In the Philippines, getting Covid-19 shots to distant places has become one of the pandemic's biggest challenges. @dreocalonzo joins a team of health workers to vaccinate those in the remote islands bloom.bg/3rBImWm (Video via @Quicktake)

Twitter Rolls Out NFT Profile Pictures—Fueling A New Rat Race With Facebook trib.al/PCfCpFp

Krysten Sinema Censured By Arizona Democratic Party Over Her Refusal To Change Filibuster Rules forbes.com/sites/lisakim/…

In a survey by Hitachi ID Systems, 65% of IT and security executives or employees said they’ve been approached to assist in cyberattacks. This represents a 17% increase from a similar survey last November. trib.al/wMojtIP

Spain’s Most Dazzling Restaurant, Noor, Brings Medieval Cuisine Into The 21st Century trib.al/wCalu6T

MANDATES: Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is asked, "What do you plan to do about this direct challenge to your authority? So far you have not really taken any actions though... you have asserted you are not a pushover." Hochul: "Okay, so first of all, I am not a pushover."

INFRASTRUCTURE: President Biden: "This year, for the first time in two decades, our infrastructure investment will grow faster than China's."

Peloton Faces Challenges Before It Can Recover From Its Latest Crisis trib.al/J7lv3A6

“It feels like a party that is both frustrated and impotent,” @chowardchoward explores why so many Democrats are pessimistic about America, on our “Checks and Balance” podcast econ.st/3ApyLWh

Hong Kong Stocks Become An Oasis Of Green In A Sea Of Red, Week In Review trib.al/LI5Ymfk

POLICING: President Biden said this week: "We Shouldn't be cutting funding for police departments."

Sony’s stock dipped following the news of Microsoft’s deal with Activision. Sony may have to pay to keep up, explains @WSJheard. on.wsj.com/3nEmV5H #WSJWhatsNow

Roe V. Wade Marks 49th Anniversary — Here’s How States Are Preparing In Case It’s Overturned trib.al/toj7E3W

Spain’s Most Dazzling Restaurant, Noor, Brings Medieval Cuisine Into The 21st Century trib.al/YNuNBVQ

Crypto Hacking And Power Outages: Buyers Beware On AWS Cloud trib.al/jwMlxOD

The Best Sales Online Right Now: Ulta, Best Buy, J.Crew And More trib.al/MDHpd0P

Organizations need to think about a cross-cloud strategy on.forbes.com/6014K1gY2 Sponsored by @VMware

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: Yesterday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken detailed his meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister.

Jane Skinner Goodell chats with @RobMaaddi about a new docuseries highlighting women in the @NFL. Listen to the full interview on the AP Pro Football Podcast. Download/subscribe: bit.ly/ap88jsg

Early Childhood Treatment Shows Promise To Overcome Peanut Allergy, Researchers Say forbes.com/sites/zacharys…

Here’s What We Know About ‘Stealth Omicron’ — The Fast Moving Sub-Lineage Of The Variant ‘Gaining Ground’ In Europe trib.al/NvQwzmD

Krysten Sinema Censured By Arizona Democratic Party Over Her Refusal To Change Filibuster Rules forbes.com/sites/lisakim/…

Hong Kong Stocks Become An Oasis Of Green In A Sea Of Red, Week In Review trib.al/dOIZgnO

U.S. Reportedly Preps To Approve Evacuation Of American Diplomats And Their Families From Ukraine As Russia Tensions Intensify forbes.com/sites/lisakim/…