A Russian Orthodox bishop is justifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with religious dogma. The Washington Post reports that this religious figure is creating a rift in the global Orthodox Church. An investigation by ProPublica looks into the tax filings of the top 400 earners in the U.S. — and lays out how the ultrawealthy are able to pay a much lower tax rate than most other Americans. NPR explains why the families of gig workers who are killed on the job aren’t guaranteed survivor’s benefits. The New Yorker profiles a professional baby namer who, for a few thousand dollars, will create a bespoke list of options for parents looking for creative and original names for their child.

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