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1. Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war

   It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.

2. Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'

   The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.

3. Artemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse

   The NASA moon mission completed several key milestones as its crew looped around the lunar body. It's expected to splash down on Earth on Friday.

4. Bracing for federal cuts, some states are already paring back Medicaid services

   Paying for doulas to help birthing moms in maternity care deserts was a priority for Montana. But it halted the plan amid a budget shortfall and fears over coming federal Medicaid cuts.

5. AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback — and enthusiasm

   Artificial intelligence tools that help mental health therapists take notes and keep records are quickly entering the marketplace. But some question the safety of AI in mental health care delivery.

6. Morning news brief

   Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, strikes in the Middle East intensify as Trump's deadline looms, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission.

7. Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

   High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

8. What can Artemis II astronauts see that satellites haven't captured?

   The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.

9. Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

   With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

10. Even when Arsenio Hall's show was a hit, 'everyone wanted it to be something else'

    Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," he says. Hall's memoir is Arsenio.