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Today’s Big Story

Moscow suffers its first attack of the Ukraine War

Eight drones attacked Moscow early Tuesday morning, according to Russian officials, marking the first time the Russian capital has felt the effects of the war in Ukraine.

Break it down: Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of carrying out the attacks and said the drones were either shot down or jammed. A top Ukrainian advisor said that Ukraine was “not directly involved” but “watching with pleasure.”

• Two people were injured, three buildings were damaged, and a number of apartment blocks were evacuated.

• Russian President Vladimir Putin called the attacks “terrorist activity” and that their air defenses had worked well but will be strengthened.

• A Kremlin spokesperson said the attacks were in retaliation to very successful strikes on a command center in Ukraine.

Kyiv was also attacked last night

• Falling debris killed one woman and injured three more. Ukrainian officials said they shot down all 20 drones that targeted the region.

• Russia has targeted Kyiv 17 times in the month of May, leaving its citizens exhausted by the non-stop air raid sirens and frantic trips to bomb shelters.

Big picture: The first drone strike on Russia’s capital city gave citizens a taste of the stress that Ukrainian people have endured for the past 15 months. The Kremlin now has to deal with a panicked population, who up until yesterday, believed that their air defense systems would keep drones from attacking Moscow.

Moving forward: Both sides are preparing for a Ukrainian counteroffensive aimed at reclaiming territory in the south and east of the country.

Little Stories

Business & Economy

*Nvidia hit a $1 trillion market cap during trading on Tuesday, briefly joining four other companies on the exclusive list, before falling back below the threshold in the afternoon session.

*Ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes began her 11-year sentence on Tuesday for defrauding investors about the capabilities of her company’s blood-testing technology.

World

*Environmental officials in Venice, Italy discovered that the canals were turning green as a result of the presence of fluorescein, a non-toxic chemical used to test wastewater. Further investigation into why it is in the water are underway.

*Air New Zealand is weighing passengers before they board international flights as part of a safety survey to understand the total weight of all things onboard aircrafts.

US News, Politics, & Government

*Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia according to an announcement by her family on Tuesday.

*A one-year-old was among the 9 victims that were injured during a shooting in Hollywood, Florida on Monday. The incident was one of at least 262 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year.

Sports & Entertainment

*Golden State Warriors president-general manager Bob Myers steps down from the team after 14 years and 4 championships.

*The $13 t-shirt worn by Roman Roy in the Succession series finale on Sunday sold out on the Walmart website.

Science, Health, & Tech

*Scientists and tech-leaders issued a new warning on Tuesday that suggests AI could lead to human extinction if not closely regulated.

*Cases of a little know respiratory virus that causes flu-like symptoms, called HMPV, surged this spring according to the CDC.

Extras

*A bear put down 60 cupcakes from a Connecticut bakery.

*Check out the 23 best road trips in the U.S.

*Watch a woman win a “cheese-rolling race” in the UK despite being knocked unconscious.