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1. In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?

   The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now?

2. Iran-U.S. ceasefire off to a shaky start. And, Bill Gates to testify in Epstein probe

   Attacks persist across the Middle East despite the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. And, Bill Gates is set to testify in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

3. Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms

   President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.

4. Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't

   Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.

5. How to make a high-deductible health plan and HSA work for you

   If you chose a cheaper health plan, you may be stuck with some hefty medical bills until you meet your deductible. Here's how to get the most out of your plan and health savings account.

6. Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

   The celebrated mountaineer, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, his family said.

7. North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

   North Korea said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces.

8. Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico

   A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court and acknowledged his involvement in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the U.S. when a truck crashed in Mexico in 2021, killing more than 50.

9. Teen birth rates hit another historical low in 2025, CDC says

   The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.

10. Once seen as a war hero, Australian ex-soldier will stand trial for alleged war crimes

    Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia's most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.