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Humanitarian groups fear that severed supply chains at the Ukrainian border and within the nation could lead to food and fuel shortages. A Ukrainian supermarket chain paints a more optimistic picture.

A pocket on the 1880s-era pair of jeans says, "The only kind made by white labor."

Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight, dashing hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.

The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale.

An Egyptian traveler who kicked the 25-pound dog was ordered to pay its vet fees and turn himself in for removal from the country.

North Carolina environmental officials say Colonial Pipeline significantly underestimated the amount of gasoline that spilled in Huntersville in August, and they've ordered the company to provide a new number.

Country music's breakout star of 2020 performs three songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert, including "Black Like Me."

Aunt Jemima and other food brands, such as Uncle Ben's, announced a redesign following protests against systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S. last summer.

One of 2020's breakout artists performs four songs as part of Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.

The pop singer premieres new music with family and friends for her "El Tiny" home concert.

After months of negotiation and a strike on the horizon, Hollywood crew members in the union IATSE have agreed to a deal with the major studios.

Men spend their money on greenhouse gas-emitting goods and services, such as meat and fuel, at a much higher rate than women, Swedish researchers found.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled dehumidifiers made by New Widetech because they can overheat and catch fire. The recall includes about 380,000 in Canada and about 25,000 in Mexico.

The union representing 1,400 employees at cereal production facilities in four states said the agreement "makes gains and does not include any concessions."

Today's expensive gasoline is making people look for alternatives. That has opened doors of opportunity for entrepreneurs like Andrew Perlman, who is betting that the newest fuel will be made from one of humanity's oldest: coal.

Fortnite is one of the world's most popular video games. The investment "will accelerate our work to build the metaverse," Epic's CEO said.

The Iranian government announced Monday it will break the United Nations seals on a nuclear facility and resume production of uranium gas. What is a U.N. seal? Slate contributor Daniel Engber explains.

China is known as the world's biggest manufacturer of everything from socks to personal computers. But it is also known for its production of knockoffs. At a video and music store in downtown Beijing, the selection is vast and includes cheap -- but pirated -- DVDs and CDs.

The Athens, Ga., band Of Montreal, led by frenetic frontman Kevin Barnes, has built a reputation on meticulously crafted, synth-driven psych-pop, with flamboyant production and gleeful sonic flourishes. Of Montreal brought this musical spectacle to Washington, D.C., for a full concert, webcast live at NPR.org.

President Biden says he wants the biggest refiners to do more to increase gasoline supply and lower prices. He says he's ready to use emergency powers to boost capacity — but he didn't give details.