
4 confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq - NPR
The U.S. military confirmed that all six crew members on an KC-135 aircraft died after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq, raising the U.S. death toll after two weeks of war with Iran.
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally - AP News
A large explosion rocked an area of Iran’s capital where thousands were gathered for an annual state-organized rally to support the Palestinians and call for Israel’s demise. Israel had warned earlier Friday that it would operate in the area in central Tehran…
Old Dominion shooter convicted of Islamic State group ties freed from prison 2 years before attack - AP News
Court documents show the man opened fire in a classroom at Old Dominion University had previously been convicted of aiding a terrorist organization. The shooting Thursday happened less than two years after Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who the FBI identified as the …
Trump administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soar - The Washington Post
The move is likely to be a boon to Russia as the United States tries to stem the economic fallout from its war on Iran as the price of crude has soared.

People are spending hundreds of dollars at IV drip bars in Boston. Are they worth the hype? - The Boston Globe
Customers swear by them, but experts warn of harm to veins and bank accounts.

Leaked Audio Reveals Rebel Wilson’s PR Team Plotted to Smear Movie Producer as Sex Trafficker (Listen) - The Hollywood Reporter
Amid an escalating legal feud between Wilson and the film's producer Amanda Ghost, more evidence is emerging of PR firm The Agency Group's connection to anonymous attack websites.

Scoop: Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender" - Axios
24 hours later, Iran's new supreme leader vowed to keep fighting.

Stocks bounce as oil eases slightly, but S&P 500 heads for third-straight losing week: Live updates - CNBC
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 700 points on Thursday, notching its lowest closing level in 2026.

PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo - The Verge
Apple’s affordable MacBook is out, and Windows laptop makers are ill-prepared for it. Even worse, some of them seem to not even understand what they’re up against.

KSR GAMEDAY: Kentucky Takes A Third Swing at Florida - On3
Kentucky is seeking its third win in three days at the SEC Tournament by facing top-seeded Florida for the third time.

Labrinth Says ‘F— “Euphoria”’ in Cryptic Social Media Post: ‘I’m Done With This Industry’ - Variety
"Euphoria" composer Labrinth is distancing himself from the HBO series, which premieres its highly anticipated third season on April 12.

Trump is ‘wrong’: Merz slams US decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia - politico.eu
“We want to ensure that Russia does not exploit the war in Iran to weaken Ukraine,” the German chancellor said.

Next winter storm already on the doorstep for the weekend - MPR News
We’ll get a break from any precipitation for most of Friday with decreasing clouds. The next winter storm system moves in Saturday, dumping heavy snow across southern Minnesota into Sunday.

Why 'Sinners' should win best picture (but probably won't) — and more Oscar predictions - NPR
NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.

How a top DC strategist courted Jeffrey Epstein - Politico
Crisis communications consultant Juleanna Glover corresponded with the late sex offender during a 15-month period shortly before his death in 2019. She says it was all in service of tanking Trump.

3 things you need to understand about how war with Iran will raise your cost of living - CNN
The war with Iran is complex, but the reason why the Middle East conflict matters to your financial well-being comes down to three simple facts.
Adobe CEO to Depart After 18 Years Amid AI Disruptions - WSJ
Company’s shares slide as it has struggled to convince investors it can outpace industrywide challenges

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record - NBC News
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals

Poland’s Eurosceptic president vetoes EU funding for defence - Financial Times
Karol Nawrocki opposes Safe loans, claiming they would give Brussels a say in national security matters