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It’s Saturday, May 11 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Russia’s attack on Kharkiv

• The debate over Columbia Law exams

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

🇷🇺 Russia attacks Kharkiv

🇷🇺 Komo News reports Russia's “massive” attack on Kharkiv and the surrounding regions in Ukraine's Northeast — highlighting the destruction and civilian impact.

🇷🇺 Al Jazeera: Russia is changing things up with a planned “buffer zone” to protect Russian soil, while Ukraine remains strong.

🇷🇺 CNN says despite the heavy assault, the city of Kharkiv is not seen as under increased threat.

🇷🇺 News Sky notes the international condemnation of the attack. It has live updates here.

🎓 Pass all Columbia Law students?

🎓 Students in the Columbia Law Review called for exam cancellations or mandatory pass/fail grading in the wake of chaotic campus protests. Above The Law said it was only fair: Columbia is suffering from administrative chaos.

🎓 You can read the Columbia Law Review's letter to the university here.

🎓 An NY Post Op says the demands are silly: The students' grade demands undermines meritocracy and risks legal standards.

🎓 This Redditor had a different reaction: So that's why Columbia students protested so hard — “they just don't want to do their homeworks”.

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💳 A Texas judge halted a Biden administration rule capping credit card late fees, impacting consumer savings.

🐄 $200M initiative launched to fight bird flu on U.S. dairy farms, including testing cows and workers.

🎼 New analysis of Beethoven's hair reveals lead poisoning and offers insights into his health problems.

👟 WNBA star A'ja Wilson unveils her Nike signature shoe, joining an elite group of athletes.