Ukraine’s prime minister is appealing for Patriot missile batteries and other high-tech air defense systems to counter Russian attacks.

Millions of Ukranians have already fled the country since the Russian invasion started on Feb. 24.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told French broadcaster LCI that Russian wants to swamp Europe with a new wave of Ukrainian refugees by targeting infrastructure in Ukraine.

Russia fires 50,000 to 70,000 shells per day at Ukrainian targets.

Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States.

Hospitalizations for people with COVID-19 rose by more than 30% in two weeks, this increase is driven by older people and those with existing health problems, according to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The John Roach Center greenhouse has reopened its doors to students this fall after it was shut down due to covid-19 in 2020. The greenhouse is back to serving free tea to the St. Thomas community every Thursday from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

The JRC greenhouse has been used for events such as the winter lights event that allowed people to use the space to relax and relieve stress.

Yasmin Berganza can be reached at berg4762@stthomas.edu.