Where tensions may have eased.…

Poland. Yesterday, Polish President Andrzej Duda said this week’s deadly missile strike that killed two civilians in an eastern village seems to be an “unfortunate accident” by neighboring Ukraine. He also said that the Russian-made missile was likely fired by Ukraine's air defense as a counterattack to Russian airstrikes. NATO’s secretary-general agreed but said Russia “bears ultimate responsibility” for killing two Poles amid its “illegal” war. Meanwhile, the Kremlin called the incident another case of a “hysterical, frenzied, Russo-phobic reaction.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — who still believes it was a Russian missile — is calling for access to Poland's investigation. So far, the news is calming down concerns that this all could have erupted into World War III.

Where employees may no longer need to sign on the dotted line…

NDAs. Yesterday, the House passed the Speak Out Act that would make NDAs unenforceable in workplace sexual misconduct cases. About one-third of the US workforce have signed nondisclosure agreements. Important, because some companies have used them to prevent victims from speaking publicly about abuse. Next up: President Biden is expected to sign it. The news comes amid the ongoing trial against Harvey Weinstein, who used NDAs and is accused of silencing more than 80 victims.

What our parents may have been right about…

Turning down the music. This week, research found that more than 1 billion young people could be at risk of hearing loss. Researchers looked at dozens of recent studies and found that people aged 34 and under were regularly exposed to 105 decibels or more, much higher than the recommended max of 85. It’s not every day we talk decibels. So to put it in perspective, 85 is apparently about the sound level of a motorcycle...something that would actively ruin your day. Turns out, we're getting exposed to that level of sound from concerts and bars — but more regularly from headphones. As a fix, experts recommend earplugs at a concert. And using a feature on most cell phones that tell you when the content is too loud. Noise-canceling tech can also help. Good news though: if you do need them, hearing aids are now available OTC.

Who’s saying ‘go big or go home’...

Elon Musk. Yesterday, the company’s new owner asked (remaining) staffers to commit to being “hardcore” or leave. According to an internal memo, employees have until today at 5 pm ET to decide if they want to be “part of the new Twitter,” which includes “long hours at high intensity.” Those that opt out will get three months of severance pay. The ultimatum came the same day Musk told a court that he plans to reduce his time at the company and eventually find a new leader to run the social media giant.

While SZA’s new album name will spell out S-O-S…

Scrabble’s adding to its dictionary of words. 

Who’s getting a full house of flak…

Candace Cameron Bure.