The Friday News Roundup For October 21, 2022
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Millions of Americans are applying for student loan forgiveness this week as the online applications site goes live.And coming to a quarter near you, the actress Anna Mae Wong makes history. The celebrated Hollywood icon will become the first Asian American featured on US currency.Meanwhile, overseas, Britain's newest prime minister prepares for life as an old one. Liz Truss moves on from her role as Prime Minister of the UK after just 45 days in office.In Ukraine, drone attacks leave millions in the dark. Russia's new military commander warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead as thousands leave a key city in the south.And the United Nations warns that Haiti is on the verge of collapse.We cover all this and more during this week's News Roundup. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
