Russia has forced thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war to appear in propaganda videos in which they denounce their leaders, their country, and the war. These videos, often shared on Russian state media and social platforms, depict captured Ukrainian soldiers and civilians expressing support for Russia’s invasion and criticizing the Ukrainian government. One such case involved Volodymyr Srebrodolskyy, a Ukrainian soldier who was captured and forced to appear in a video where he seemed to reject his country. The video was later shared widely, but Srebrodolskyy died in captivity weeks later. His family was preparing for his burial this spring when some villagers, influenced by the propaganda, threatened the local mayor if Srebrodolskyy was allowed to be buried in the town cemetery. Others defended the soldier, saying he had voluntarily enlisted in the war. The videos follow a consistent pattern: Ukrainian prisoners criticize their commanders, refuse to return home, and call for an end to the conflict. This narrative has been used since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 to shape public opinion and erode trust in the Ukrainian military. President Donald Trump is set to speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where he will highlight peace efforts in the Middle East, U.S. actions in the Western Hemisphere, and his 20-point plan for Gaza, according to U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz. Trump is also expected to address the issue of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid a recent U.N. report that found “reasonable grounds to believe” the U.S. committed war crimes in an attack on an Iranian school and residential area in February. The war in Iran is now entering its eighth month. Trump is also expected to sign an agreement with leaders from Greenland and Denmark that grants the U.S. “permanent control over security” in the strategically important Arctic region. He will also meet with leaders from Venezuela and Ukraine during his time at the U.N. A new national poll by NBC News shows a shift in how American voters prioritize national issues. The percentage of registered voters who consider immigration and border security the most important issue has dropped from 14% in 2024 to 7% in 2026. Instead, voters are more concerned with the cost of living, the economy, and the war with Iran. The poll also found a change in priorities regarding immigration: 51% of voters now say it is more important to prevent discrimination and create a pathway to citizenship, compared to 46% who prioritize border security. This is a reversal from two years ago, when 53% favored border security and 43% supported immigration reforms. A grand jury has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Mississippi teen who went missing during a July Fourth celebration. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath rejected claims that race played a role in the incident, stating there is no evidence to support such speculation. Wells was last seen on Horn Island, a barrier reef accessible only by boat, and his body was found two days later. McIlrath emphasized that Wells had chosen to stay on the island and that there is no proof to contradict that. The district attorney also criticized the family’s attorney, civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, for questioning whether race was a factor in the teen’s death. This summer, as data center developers sought to gain public support in Westover, Alabama, residents raised the question, “What would Jesus do?” during discussions about the proposed project. Data centers, which require significant energy and often spark environmental concerns, have become a rare point of agreement across political and religious lines. One organizer from an interfaith group noted, “Not everyone shares the same faith, but everyone has a light bill.” While opinions on the project varied, developers have used religious references to justify their plans, showing that even in contentious issues, faith can be a unifying force.