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1. Man arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover op

   An official who was briefed on the investigation said Heifler, 26, identified as a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a New Jersey-based group founded in 2024 that describes its membership as "Jewish warriors" fighting back against rising antisemitism.

2. The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

   The Justice Department has sought voter data from states. It now says it plans to share that data with the Department of Homeland Security, to run it through a controversial citizenship check tool.

3. Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities say

   Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured.

4. Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

   Four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.

5. Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

   Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.

6. How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird

   It's like the "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. There are two very different potential realities, and traders don't yet know which one is true.

7. House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations

   The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.

8. Her dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers

   Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.

9. Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance

   New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.

10. Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics

    Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics.