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1. Iran threatens strikes on Gulf power plants following Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum

   Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran's energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.

2. With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

   The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn't be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone.

3. What does a 'GLP-1 Friendly' diet look like? We asked nutritionists

   Big food companies are starting to market to people on the powerful new obesity meds with labels that say "GLP-1 Friendly." Nutritionists help us decode that message.

4. ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

   Resistance in both Democratic and Republican cities points to broader unease with the direction of immigration enforcement.

5. As D.C.'s cherry blossom trees near peak bloom, here's a guide to their history

   The renowned trees along Washington, D.C's Tidal Basin were sent as a gift from Japan in 1912. Some of the original trees are still there.

6. Worried about a shaky stock market? This is what financial advisers suggest you do

   Their answer depends on how soon you need to tap into your funds — and it might simply be "do nothing."

7. Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at LaGuardia

   Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, officials said.

8. ICE officers set to deploy to airports as delays mount, border czar Homan confirms

   Border czar Tom Homan says ICE agents will help the Transportation Security Administration "move those lines" while also enforcing immigration law.

9. This lab that's determined to discover new drugs isn't where you might expect

   A scientist from Zambia who loves — LOVES! — chemistry runs a lab in South Africa that is being hailed for "extraordinary" work.

10. An orthopedic surgeon explains the hand injury that has many MLB players on the bench

    Baseball hitters are on a quest for power. But that quest comes at a cost. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas DiLiberti about baseball players suffering hamate injuries.