Today's headlines: President Biden warned that Putin’s threats amounted to the most serious prospect of Armageddon since the Cuban missile crisis; Ukrainians have made a significant military advancement after blowing up the bridge between Crimea and Russia; Russia retaliated by unleashing the worst and most widespread strikes against Ukraine in the past several months. North Korea conducted a barrage of missile launch tests this weekend. As protests in Iran enter their fourth week, the death toll has reached 185 people. Approximately 23 million people in California will receive tax refunds to help families who are strained by rising inflation; Gavin Newsom called for a special session to address skyrocketing profits of oil companies. Finally for today, the Uvalde school district announced that they’ve suspended their entire school police force. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law NY Times: Explosion on 12-Mile Crimea Bridge Kills 3 AP News: Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months AP News: NKorea confirms simulated use of nukes to ‘wipe out’ enemies Axios: Children among 185 killed during Iran protest unrest, rights group says Axios: U.S. issues more sanctions against officials in Iran as government crackdown persists LA Times: 23 million Californians will get gas tax refunds beginning today: What you need to know ABC 7: Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session to address rising gas prices Washington Post: A California city’s water supply is expected to run out in two months CNN: Uvalde school district suspends its police force, 2 school officials placed on administrative leave after CNN report   Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: President Biden warned that Putin’s threats amounted to the most serious prospect of Armageddon since the Cuban missile crisis; Ukrainians have made a significant military advancement after blowing up the bridge between Crimea and Russia; Russia retaliated by unleashing the worst and most widespread strikes against Ukraine in the past several months. North Korea conducted a barrage of missile launch tests this weekend. As protests in Iran enter their fourth week, the death toll has reached 185 people. Approximately 23 million people in California will receive tax refunds to help families who are strained by rising inflation; Gavin Newsom called for a special session to address skyrocketing profits of oil companies. Finally for today, the Uvalde school district announced that they’ve suspended their entire school police force. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law NY Times: Explosion on 12-Mile Crimea Bridge Kills 3 AP News: Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months AP News: NKorea confirms simulated use of nukes to ‘wipe out’ enemies Axios: Children among 185 killed during Iran protest unrest, rights group says Axios: U.S. issues more sanctions against officials in Iran as government crackdown persists LA Times: 23 million Californians will get gas tax refunds beginning today: What you need to know ABC 7: Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session to address rising gas prices Washington Post: A California city’s water supply is expected to run out in two months CNN: Uvalde school district suspends its police force, 2 school officials placed on administrative leave after CNN report   Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices