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1. Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake

   Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.

2. After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers

   With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.

3. Morning news brief

   Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.

4. 2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue

   Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to "kill as many Jews as possible," according authorities.

5. Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models

   The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.

6. EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

   The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

7. U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal

   It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.

8. French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet

   The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.

9. The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness

   The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.

10. Meta will lay off 10% of its staff

    The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.