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McDonald's has closed its more than 800 restaurants in Russia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This photo at a Moscow McDonald's was taken on March 13, just before it was closed. AP hide caption

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In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves

Russia's war in Ukraine has prompted an exodus from Russia, including many Americans living there. Some had built a life stretching over decades. Now they don't know if they'll ever go back.

A tourist strolls along the white sand of Maya Beach in Thailand. The destination was once overrun by visitors, but thanks in part to the pandemic, its ecosystem has had time to recover. Michael Sullivan/NPR hide caption

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In Thailand, the pandemic helped a famous beach recover from an onslaught of tourists

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As immunity wanes fom the first booster, the FDA has now authorized a second shot for people 50 and older and some immunocompromised people. The CDC has also recommended that people get the booster. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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CDC recommends 2nd COVID boosters for some older and immunocompromised people

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McDonald's has closed its more than 800 restaurants in Russia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This photo at a Moscow McDonald's was taken on March 13, just before it was closed. AP hide caption

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In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves

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