Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dominated headlines over the past week, and its effects are now reaching American professional sports, specifically the National Hockey League. Seth Helman has more.

March is a big month in Boston when it comes to the Irish, as many residents celebrate their heritage on St. Patrick's Day and beyond.

WTBU reporter Jane Avery has more on how many Irish-Americans look to celebrate those who came before them.

Hospitals are now facing another challenge: a national blood shortage. As America is slowly rolling back on pandemic restrictions and attempting to restore a sense of normalcy, hospitals are searching for donors amid the crisis.

WTBU reporter Adriana Cardenas-Valles spoke to

Dr. Jensyn Cone Sullivan, the associate medical director at Tufts Medical Center, who explained how the shortage poses a risk to patient care.

As tanks continues to roll, jets fly, and guns fire as Ukraine fights back against the Russian invasion, social media is once again playing a prominent role in yet another modern conflict.

WTBU commentator Anh Nguyen shares her thoughts on the role of the internet in Ukraine and beyond.

With all of the news coming out of Ukraine, it can be easy to forget that other conflict zones around the world, including those in Syria, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and more.

Jane Ferguson, a PBS reporter who has filed stories on conflicts such as those in Yemen and Afghanistan, spoke with WTBU reporter Dorothy Du on international reporting, and how coverage on events like these takes shape.

Boston University will be implementing new mask policies effective March 7.

On that date, the indoor mask requirement for students will be lifted in all areas except classrooms, buses and healthcare facilities. WTBU reporter Owen Gund has more on how the BU community is reacting, and the various opinions they hold on the matter.

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries like Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

This morning I caught up with Alem Kent, a reporter for the (KEY YIV) Kyiv Independent who just arrived in Krakow, Poland.

Help is on the way for some small businesses in Massachusetts. WTBU reporter Evan Jimenez says a new state relief program from the Baker administration aims to alleviate some of the financial losses from the pandemic.

The battle of Commonwealth Ave. resumes on the ice this weekend as the Boston University men’s ice hockey team faces their rival, the Boston College Eagles, in games on both Saturday and Sunday.

Did you find your love this past Valentine's Day? A pottery studio in Brookline may provide you and your new "friend" with an enjoyable time this week, among other suggestions from WTBU reporter Dorothy Du.