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1. Oil prices surge amid fears over Iran war

   Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

2. Trump defends Iran strikes, offers objectives for military operation

   His remarks are the first public ones to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

3. U.S., Israel's war with Iran widens. And, Texas primaries test Latino support for GOP

   Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, widening the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran into Lebanon. And, Texas primaries could test if Latino support for the GOP remains strong after 2024's gains.

4. Ivermectin is making a post-pandemic comeback, among cancer patients

   The anti-parasitic drug became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is now being embraced as an alternative treatment for cancer. It is as politically polarizing as ever. 

5. A 4th U.S. soldier has died as the war with Iran further engulfs the region

   The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

6. Peer pressure can make this clownfish change its stripes

   Tomato clownfish, in response to an unpredictable world, appear capable of adjusting when they lose their stripes based on cues from other fish and their habitat, a new study in PLOS Biology finds.
   
   

7. Hezbollah strikes Israel as American and Israeli planes pound Iran

   Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.

8. 7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953

   The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran's prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.

9. Got elbow or heel pain? Shockwave therapy can help

   As more people stay active as they age, overuse injuries are increasing. A non-invasive treatment known as shockwave therapy can help ease heel and elbow pain. Here's how.

10. How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

    When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.