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1. U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez

   The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro.

2. Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

   The federal housing agency wants to shift money away from permanent housing and toward programs that impose sobriety and other conditions. Advocates warn that would push many back into homelessness.

3. FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000

   FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive tickets to the final now cost $10,900.

4. Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

   The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September. Republicans would then try to fund the whole agency for three years using a tactic that would not need Democratic votes.

5. The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

   The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration. It will compete with the pill form of Wegovy as an alternative to obesity drugs given by injection.

6. A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace

   The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts... and its cats.

7. Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

   Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy — and it's often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems.

8. "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

   In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.

9. This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7

   Israeli fringe actor in the spotlight for anti-war film

10. Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'

    Trump used a prime-time address to outline his objectives for the war and discuss the military's progress to date. He also repeated an earlier claim that fighting could end in two to three weeks.