| Good morning. It's Friday, March 11, and don't forget that daylight saving time starts Sunday — and no, losing an hour of sleep will not make us happier and healthier. Let's get to the news. |
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 | Russia is making slow, costly advances in Ukraine. |  (The Washington Post) | - Targets in Ukraine: Russia laid siege to another city, in northern Ukraine, continued to bomb the southern city of Mariupol and appeared to expand attacks further west.
- Near the capital: Russia may be gearing up for another attack on Kyiv, repositioning the convoy that had been moving slowly toward the city.
- Bigger picture: Two weeks in, there's growing evidence that the war hasn't gone as Russia planned. That doesn't mean it won't ultimately seize Kyiv, but Ukraine's continued resistance has reset expectations.
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 | U.S. lawmakers approved nearly $14 billion for Ukraine. | |
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 | The coronavirus was declared a pandemic two years ago. | - March 11, 2020: Many Americans began working from home, and much of normal life stopped.
- Today: Most covid restrictions are gone — though masks will still be required on planes at least through April 18 — and many people are headed back to the office.
- But it's not over: Nearly 15,000 Americans have died of the virus this month alone, and illness, grief, anxiety and disruptions to daily life still affect millions.
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 | Daily life continues to get more expensive. | - The data: Prices rose faster last month and were up 7.9% compared with last year, especially for food, electricity and housing.
- What those numbers don't show: The effect of the war in Ukraine, which is expected to push costs even higher.
- One major example: This week's record gas prices. The national average hit $4.33 a gallon today. (We have tips here on how to save a little money.)
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 | The 2020 Census undercounted Latinos, Black people and Native Americans. | - Key takeaway: Hispanics were the most affected minority group, according to agency estimates — something experts had seen coming.
- Why this matters: Census data is used to guide redistricting, the distribution of U.S. House seats and $1.5 trillion in annual funding.
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 | Major League Baseball is back. | - Players and teams reached a deal yesterday, ending a labor disagreement and lockout imposed by owners that lasted over three months.
- What that means: Opening Day will probably be April 7, and the league plans to have a full 162-game regular season. Spring training starts this weekend.
- In other sports news: March Madness is almost here. The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament fields will be revealed Sunday.
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 | A "bomb cyclone" will hit the Eastern U.S. this weekend. | - Today's forecast: Snow will start in the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma and move through Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
- Tomorrow: The storm will intensify rapidly from Pennsylvania to Maine, where heavy snow and winds could create blizzard conditions.
You're all caught up. See you Monday. But before you go … what to cook this weekend: These delicious Ukrainian pierogis. Plus, what to watch: Pixar's "Turning Red," which — spoiler alert — our critic called brilliant and hilarious.  (Jordan Robertson for The Post) | Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Prefer push notifications? Download The Post's app to get one when The 7 publishes. |
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