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NYTIMES (Adam Rasgon, David M. Halbfinger and Fatima AbdulKarim) - How Israel’s Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy

Intensifying restrictions have hit every part of the territory’s dealings, spurring worries about whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.

NPR (Fatima Faizi) - Taliban declares war on smartphones

A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.

NPR (The Associated Press) - US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match.

NPR (Rob Stein) - Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks

Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.

STRIPES (Alex Wilson) - Some US bases in Japan cancel spring festivals as security measures tighten | Stars and Stripes

Three U.S. military bases in Japan have canceled or restricted attendance at their spring festivals amid heightened security measures.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - VA moves to end gun restrictions on veterans who require money managers | Stars and Stripes

The VA is working to scrub the names of veterans currently in the FBI database because they were appointed fiduciaries.