NEWSNATIONNOW (Ashley N. Soriano) - Live updates: Israel launches strikes on Iran despite Trump's talks of ceasefire
The move comes after President Donald Trump claimed talks of ending the war in the Middle East were going well.
NYTIMES (John Yoon) - Senate Votes to Fund Most of D.H.S. in Bid to End Partial Shutdown
The bill excludes funding for federal immigration enforcement and deportation operations. The House could consider the package on Friday morning.
ABCNEWS - Trump administration to face questions about seizure of Fulton County ballots
Trump administration attorneys will face serious questions for the first time on Friday about the seizure of 2020 election records from a Fulton County election site.
NYTIMES (Michelle Goldberg) - Republicans Know This War Is Going Badly
Never before has America arrived at the threshold of a quagmire so quickly.
NYTIMES (The Editorial Board) - Americans Spend Too Much Time Stuck in Traffic. There’s a Way to Get It Back.
The success of congestion pricing is a reminder that government, done right, has immense power to improve people’s lives.
NPR (Ryan Kellman) - These trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too
A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.
NPR (Andee Tagle) - Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out
A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.
NPR (Holly J. Morris) - Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it?
How well do you know your "Lord of the Rings"? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!
WASHINGTONPOST (Tim Craig) - NYC’s newest hobby is cleaning up trash and documenting the filth
There is a growing network of New York City activists who clean up garbage for fun.
WASHINGTONPOST (Kyle Melnick) - Pig who ‘talks’ using buttons gets Guinness World Record for his viral fame
Merlin, a miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig, was recognized by Guinness World Records for his large Instagram following