Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed - ABC News

European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin - AP News

European countries are vowing to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion. At the same time, a U.S. envoy pursued peace efforts Friday in a trip to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing que…

BRUSSELS (AP) European countries vowed Friday to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russias invasion, as a U.S. envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to meet w… [+6324 chars]

Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan - The Washington Post

The preliminary version of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal to Congress, known as a “passback,” would cut the agency’s science budget funding nearly in half.

NASAs science budget could be cut nearly in half under an early version of President Donald Trumps budget proposal to Congress, a move that would terminate billions of dollars worth of ongoing and fu… [+3130 chars]

With $3 million guaranteed for Joe Flacco, the Browns aren't necessarily done at quarterback - NBC Sports

In the NFL, money always talks.

In the NFL, money always talks. And the key for any contract is the full guarantee at signing. The initial report regarding the Joe Flacco contract in Cleveland called it a one-year, $4 million base… [+1422 chars]

Tim Cook approved big AI investment in 2023, but Luca Maestri slashed it: NYT - 9to5Mac

Apple’s AI struggles have been blamed on a variety of issues, but a new report says budget and former CFO Luca Maestri shoulder some blame.

The behind the scenes journalistic recaps of Apples AI drama continues today at The New York Times. And in this latest report, blame for Apples struggles to compete in AI is assigned to a surprising … [+2434 chars]

Hurricanes Agree To Terms With Nikishin - NHL.com

Defenseman agrees to two-year, entry-level contract

RALEIGH, N.C. - Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the National Hockey Leagues Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Nikishin on a two-year, en… [+1636 chars]

Will Seattle weather let us see the pink moon? - The Seattle Times

If clouds clear out as expected, Seattle stargazers could catch a glimpse of the April's full moon, known as the pink moon.

Partly cloudy skies could give sharp Saturday stargazers an eyeful of the annual pink moon though they may have to squint to see it. “It looks like (clouds) will potentially clear out on Saturday ni… [+1208 chars]

US consumer sentiment plummets to second-lowest level on records going back to 1952 - CNN

Americans are rarely this pessimistic about the economy.

Americans are rarely this pessimistic about the economy. Consumer sentiment plunged 11% this month to a preliminary reading of 50.8, the University of Michigan said in its latest survey released Fri… [+5631 chars]

BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now - CNBC

The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC on Friday that he thinks the U.S. economy has weakened to the point of growth possibly turning negative. "I think we're very close, if not in, a recession now," Fi… [+2716 chars]

Parliament to be recalled over British Steel - BBC

A source says the government is looking "to take control"' of the company after talks to save the Scunthorpe plant.

Paul Seddon Zoe Conway Parliament will be recalled on Saturday to debate an emergency law to save British Steel's plant in Scunthorpe from imminent closure. Downing Street said legislation would g… [+2205 chars]

2025 NFL mock draft: Giants trade down, Saints move into top five for QB, Cowboys add big WR - CBS Sports

Cody Benjamin forecasts the first round of the draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and much of the intrigue regarding the first round of action starts with the No. 2 overall selection. The Tennessee Titans are now widespread favorites to addr… [+1102 chars]

What to know about Dan Caine, the nation's newly-confirmed top military adviser - NPR

The Senate voted around 2 a.m. Friday to confirm retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump plucked him from retirement to be his top military adviser.

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dan "Razin" Caine is officially the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after the Senate confirmed him in the middle of the night. The 60-25 vote happened just after 2… [+6751 chars]

Menendez brothers' aunt breaks her silence in exclusive interview as case goes to court - ABC News

Khalil ruling to test Trump deportation tactic of sending detainees to Louisiana - The Washington Post

Attorneys have contended the Trump administration is purposely holding detained students in ICE facilities in conservative judicial districts.

Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalils attorneys were stunned when an immigration judge in Jena, Louisiana, announced this week that she would rule on whether he should be deported on Friday thr… [+9847 chars]

Capitol agenda: Beyond the budget fight - Politico

Republicans have several challenges ahead on the road to approving Trump's tax, border security and energy agenda.

Copilot Recall: Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool - BBC

Recall had been dubbed a "privacy nightmare" but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.

Microsoft has begun the rollout of an AI-powered tool which takes snapshots of users' screens every few seconds. The Copilot+ Recall feature is available in preview mode to some people with Microsof… [+2730 chars]

Long streaks, fast finishes: UFC 314 by the numbers - ESPN

Saturday's 13 fights feature some key numbers -- each with a little story behind them.

The UFC returns to Miami this weekend for a battle for the featherweight title, as former champion Alexander Volkanovski attempts to reclaim the belt in the main event of Saturday's UFC 314 (ESPN+ PP… [+8030 chars]

Oronoco woman is the face of U.S. small businesses struggling with China tariffs - Post Bulletin

CNN, the New York Times, the BBC and other media have been talking to Beth (Fynbo) Benike of Oronoco this week as her business, Busy Baby, exemplifies U.S. firms hurt by escalating tariffs.

ORONOCO, Minn. Beth (Fynbo) Benike planned to shoot Busy Baby social media marketing videos this week. Then, escalating tariffs on China which drove up the import costs for a three-month supply of … [+5332 chars]