
From weekend demonstrations to boycotts, here's how Americans are rallying in support of Ukraine
CNN
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has spurred a groundswell of support for the embattled nation in the US, where people rallied in demonstrations over the weekend and called for boycotts.
Hundreds gathered in cities including Atlanta, Washington, DC, and New York -- where key landmarks were lit up blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine.
At Times Square Saturday, Olga Ladygina, who is from Kyiv, told CNN she has been emotional watching the news and trying to call her loved ones who remain in Ukraine.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











