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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies

   The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon.

9. Author details the spy network that took on America's post-WWII Nazi groups

   In The Secret War Against Hate, Steven J. Ross details the racist, anti-Semitic groups that sprang up in the latter half of the 20th century — and the spy network that worked to bring them to justice.

10. Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists

    The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.