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1. Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

   The announcement was made just hours before Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is scheduled to speak early Friday "to address national and international issues."

2. A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade

   A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.

3. NYC's Mamdani condemns Tuberville's anti-Muslim posts as "bigotry"

   Speaking at a public iftar dinner, held to break the daily Ramadan fast, New York City Mayor Mamdani described Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim rhetoric as "bigotry" and "hatred."

4. China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan

   China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

5. NASA targets Artemis II crewed moon mission for April 1 launch

   A six-day launch window opens on April 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The lunar orbital mission would be the first time humans have returned to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

6. Fear of Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could further slow the flow of oil

   Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.

7. FBI says its taking over the Michigan synagogue attack investigation

   Security officers at Temple Israel "engaged with the suspect" after a vehicle rammed into the building, according to Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard.

8. This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

   Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolisin Chicago Public Schools.

9. Medicare Advantage 'dark money' group tries to win higher payments for insurers

   What appeared to be a surge of grassroots support for higher Medicare Advantage payments was actually driven by a pro-industry group.

10. Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations

    The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes.