
The Opener: Free Agent Power Rankings, Griffin, Fitzgerald - MLB Trade Rumors
Today's baseball news includes the debut of Konnor Griffin at the big league level. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Jobs report set to offer key gauge of economy amid war with Iran - ABC News

Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending - NPR
In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, search underway for crew - Axios
It would be the first time since the beginning of the war that a U.S. jet was downed by enemy fire.

Inside Savannah Guthrie's 'Today' Return Amid Mom's Disappearance - Variety
Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC's 'Today' on Monday, April 6 amid the continued disappearance of her mother, Nancy. How will she handle the news?

Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury nightmare started with an inexplicable JJ Redick decision in historic blowout - New York Post
J.J. Redick put a hobbled Luka Doncic into a game the Lakers were getting destroyed in — and then the worst-case scenario happened.

Artemis II is officially on its way to the moon - The Washington Post
NASA approved a six-minute engine burn to send Artemis II out of Earth’s orbit. The pivotal move put the astronauts on a path humans haven’t traveled in half a century.

Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US Army? - bbc.com
He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Fidgeting Trump Had to Be Moved During SCOTUS Humiliation - The Daily Beast
The president demanded a more direct line of sight to the justices before bailing on the hearing altogether.

Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants - NPR
Iran said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

International law experts allege violations in Iran war - BBC
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

China Probes Politburo Member in Widest Purge Since 1976 - Bloomberg.com
China probed another member of its decision-making Politburo, as President Xi Jinping widens his signature anti-corruption campaign.

French-owned container ship braves passage through Strait of Hormuz - Financial Times
CMA CGM vessel is first owned by major western shipping line to make safe passage since Iran war began

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability - npr.org
Advocates hope recent verdicts against social media platforms will build momentum for bigger changes in Silicon Valley.

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war - Axios
It could be the death knell for the world's most powerful and consequential alliance.

Pollen allergy season is here and getting longer every year, but not because of climate change - earth.com
Artificial light from cities extends the allergy season by disrupting plants’ natural timing, increasing pollen exposure for city residents.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains - NPR
Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie "It Ends With Us" were dismissed Thursday by a federal judge who left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many of the allegations anyway.
Tiger Woods Arrest Body Cam Footage Shows Him Telling Police He's 'Hoping' to Golf in the Masters: 'Depends on Y'all' - Yahoo Sports Australia
Woods is facing charges of DUI with property damage, careless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test after he was involved in a crash earlier this...