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1. Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

   Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering?

2. Native Americans react to Sen. Markwayne Mullin's DHS appointment

   Many tribes are encouraged by Trump's choice of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a member of the Cherokee nation, as the new DHS Secretary. ICE agents have been accused of racially profiling Native Americans.

3. European leaders' views on the developing war in the Middle East

   Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain's prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.

4. How Iranians are responding to the war

   Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way -- returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can't otherwise reach.

5. Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed

   The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.

6. Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

   Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show that boom.

7. One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global

   The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves.

8. Iran's president apologizes for strikes on neighbors as strikes pound their cities

   President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries.

9. What the Trump administration says about why it went to war with Iran

   The Trump administration says it is "laser focused" and mission driven, but the messaging has been varied. The range of cited motivations for striking Iran now are sometimes at odds with each other.

10. Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere at Americas summit

    President Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club as his administration looks to turn attention to the Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment.