Japan Opens the Arms Export Floodgates
Tokyo has loosened its postwar export rules, opening the door to overseas sales of lethal weapons, warships, and missiles.
Italy’s Playground Cat Story Turns Political
Reports from Italy say police detained a Nigerian man after a cat was killed and cooked near a playground in Sarzana. The case quickly reignited the fight over migration, assimilation, and how fast officials and media outlets rush to control the story.
Hungary’s Pipeline Fight Heats Up
Ukraine says repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline could finish by the end of April, while Hungary’s incoming government is urging a quick restart. The politics around energy, as usual, are doing what politics does best: making fuel sound like a moral test.
ActBlue Staff Take the Fifth
Five ActBlue employees refused to answer 146 House Judiciary questions as lawmakers probed foreign donation concerns, fraud controls, and a major legal staff shake-up.
Mark Warner’s Daughter Dies at 36
Sen. Mark Warner’s family says his daughter Madison died after a long fight with juvenile diabetes and other health problems. Vice President JD Vance sent condolences.
Meta’s AI Bet Comes With Cuts
Meta is preparing to trim about 8,000 jobs as it keeps pouring money into AI, and Wall Street seems pleased with the math.
Judge Tightens Rules in Murder Trial
A Collin County judge has sharply restricted cameras, recordings, and courtroom access ahead of the Karmelo Anthony murder trial.
Downtown Iowa City Shooting Leaves Five Hurt
Five people, including three University of Iowa students, were injured after a late-night fight near campus turned into gunfire in downtown Iowa City.
Wright Says Iran Deal Is Near
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said talks with Iran are moving and that pressure from the White House is part of the game. The Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile, keeps doing what chokepoints do best: making everyone nervous.
Newsom’s Book Sales Look Suspicious
Campaign filings show Gavin Newsom's PAC spent more than $1.5 million buying copies of his memoir, raising new questions about how a bestseller can be built when the buyer is also the campaign.