Global tensions escalated as Iran threatened to expand retaliatory strikes against Israel following Houthi attacks, causing oil prices to rise. The US and Iran are reportedly close to a deal, with Pakistan offering to host US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, the US is preparing for a potential ground assault on Iran, with Dow futures falling 300 points in anticipation. Israeli police blocked a Catholic cardinal from visiting the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, while the US and Jordan strengthened their security ties with a visit from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
In the US, a deadly cliffhanger ended the latest episode of the TV series "Marshals," with a star hoping the storyline will serve as a "wake-up call for society." The TSA line wait times at BWI-Marshall airport subsided after the deployment of ICE officers. Britney Spears was spotted on a yacht with her sons after a recent DUI arrest. A cheap daily supplement has been found to boost brain functions in older people, according to a study. The Pixel 10a smartphone has been praised for its sleek design, lacking a camera bump.
Other news includes the death of stand-up comedian and actor Alex Duong at 42, and the success of the movie "Project Hail Mary" as Amazon MGM's biggest box office hit. Tiger Woods was charged with suspicion of DUI in Florida, while Apple has pivoted its AI strategy to focus on the App Store and search-like platform approach. A NASA astronaut mysteriously fell ill in space, and doctors are still trying to determine the cause.
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