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AXIOS (Dan Primack) - What's driving Trump to pursue a slice of the AI windfall

President Trump is pursuing a Bernie-like interest in having the U.S. government take stakes in AI giants — not out of populism, but with a dealmaker's eye for profit. Why it matters: Having the government take equity in private companies — anathema to free-market capitalism and Republican dogma about "picking winners and losers" — has become a defining feature of Trump's second term. - The U.S. government now owns shares of chipmakers, miners and quantum computing companies, often taking a stake in exchange for federal money that was originally meant to come with no ownership strings attached. - Trump said Friday that he "should be a stockbroker," pointing to his administration's recent deal to take a stake in Intel. By the…

NPR (Rhitu Chatterjee) - People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad, compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyone return to the office isn't the answer either, say researchers.

NPR (Lauren Sommer) - Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them

The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system could help ships and ferries steer clear.

NPR (Scott Neuman) - The red state, blue state divide is real. But it's driven by more than just politics

Recent research suggests there's more going on with "ideological sorting" than simply moving to places that match one's politics. It's often one of many deciding factors, such as taxes or safety.

ABCNEWS - Iran live updates: Israel and Iran trade strikes, Trump says he calls 'all the shots'

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.