YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | | | | Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these stories: |
Asteroid set to come near Earth today |
This isn't "Project Hail Mary" : An asteroid the size of a house will approach Earth on Thursday. It's one of five asteroids are expected to approach our planet this week. |
Leading up to the asteroids' approaches to Earth, eyewitnesses have also reported seeing multiple "fireballs," a very bright meteor or shooting star. | A green fireball was seen crossing the sky in the Pacific Northwest. Cristian Moreno / American Meteor Society |
| • | Are TSA lines really that bad? TSA wait times are at a record high and can stretch for hours. But travelers from around the U.S. report uneven experiences. And while Trump mulls deploying National Guard to airports, the administration has not confirmed if ICE officers would vacate airports right away if a partial shutdown ends. | | • | Republican gains in California. A new poll sponsored by California Democrats shows two Republican gubernatorial candidates leading among voters for the state's June primary. | | • | "I don't like overpaying for things." Shawn Carey, 60, an operations manager at a corporate event company and a wildlife photographer, groaned as he paid $3.45 a gallon to fill up his Subaru Outback . Three weeks earlier at the same gas station, the cheapest near his home in Braintree, Massachusetts, he paid $2.49 a gallon. | | A jogger runs along the Tidal Basin as cherry blossoms bloom on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to the National Park Service, the cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom within the next few days. Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images |
MLB's historic first ABS challenge |
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is courtside at a Pacers game tonight. That isn't new, but she has a camera in hand to work the game. | | Americans are criticizing State Department delays as evacuation struggles leave travelers stranded across the Middle East. | | | | The Medal of Honor Society named Victor Greenawalt as the 2026 Young Hero Honoree for demonstrating "extraordinary bravery far beyond his years." | | | | Meta and Google were found liable in a landmark trial over whether social media apps like Instagram and YouTube are designed to get children addicted. | | | | | After a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport, experts say aviation safety concerns like runway incursions need urgent attention. | | | | Netflix had a clean MLB Opening Day broadcast with big-name talent, but the streaming giant pushed a bit too hard. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Play Your Way to a Relaxing Break | Unwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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