We start and end our report with two versions of the American Dream - in between we give you small bites of big stories. From the passing of a legend to the first confirmed case of a contagious flu in America to looking at Ukraine with fresh eyes - here's a cheat sheet for your week ahead.

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From the passing of a legend to the first confirmed case of a contagious flu in America to looking at Ukraine with fresh eyes — a cheat sheet for your week ahead.

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may 2, 2022

We start and end our report with two versions of the American Dream — in between we give you small bites of big stories.

(P.S. You can also listen to our report on our podcasting platform, by clicking HERE)

Here's a video referenced in our report. We thought you'd like to hear from the Pentagon Press Sec himself.

Your Rundown:

1:42 - 3:28 Singer Naomi Judd passed away over the weekend, one day before her country music duo ("The Judds") with her daughter was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

3:28 - 5:57 Late on Friday, we got news from the CDC about a hepatitis-like illness in children that has arisen in different parts of the world, including the United States. CORRECTION - The CDC study was based on children in Alabama - not Arkansas.

5:57 - 7:15 Also late on Friday, the CDC confirmed a human case of A5N1 bird flu in the United States ...

7:15 - 13:54 Stepping back: Taking a moment to talk about Ukraine.

13:54 Famed investor Warren Buffett just had his company's annual meeting and shared some important advice — the key to overcoming an inflationary environment! ... #ProductiveStumbling