YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | | | | Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's what's breaking this morning: |
Nicole Fallert here, thinking about Friday night pizza. We dive into Friday's news, from Taylor Swift's night in the spotlight to young folks falling back in love with shopping malls. |
TSA agents still go unpaid today |
Airport chaos isn't over yet: The measure still has to pass the House of Representatives before going to Trump's desk. |
| • | U.S. troops to the Middle East: A thousands troops from the 82nd Airborne Division — which specializes in parachute assaults — are headed to join the Iran war. The Pentagon has not released details about exactly where they're headed, but Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf is attracting outsized attention for its strategic importance. | | • | Democrats hope and worry: California's primary could hand the governor's race to Republicans, while Democrats cheer polling leads in Maine's Senate primary. | | • | Strain on American's farms: Farmers are struggling with the impact of tariffs and the Iran war, which is affecting fuel and fertilizer costs. | | Taylor Swift accepts the Pop Album of the Year award. Kevin Winter, Getty Images for iHeartRadio |
'Mom, can you drop me at the mall?' |
That's a sentence you haven't heard in a while. But Gen Z are increasingly heading back to shopping malls, driven by experiences and a desire to bust out of the isolation of home. They are returning to value-oriented shopping malls, which have stores and brands that are often also located in suburban strip malls rather than high-end luxury brands, experts told USA TODAY. Where are the best malls in the U.S.? |
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | A flag was raised, an indomitable ace and a star-studded lineup collided and 24 more teams got their 2026 seasons underway on Opening Day. | | The FAA said a United plane was on final approach to John Wayne Airport in Southern California when a Black Hawk crossed in front of the aircraft. | | | | A COVID mutation that previously went under the radar, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 states, said the CDC. Nicknamed "cicada" it's been found in 23 countries. | | | | The Ecuadoran military, citing US intel, said bombing target was a drug hideout with no farm animals. Then the farmer showed USA TODAY his livestock. | | | | | The Treasury Department announced President Trump's signature will appear on all future US paper currency, a first for a sitting president. | | | | On March 25, a jury found Meta and Google liable in a trial over claims apps like Instagram and YouTube are designed to get children addicted. | | | | The Elite Eight is starting to take shape in the Men's NCAA Tournament. See who has advanced one step further in March Madness. | | | | While the 36-0 Huskies have been dominant in their quest for back-to-back championships, the Tar Heels struggled to replace the production. | | | | "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner are expecting their first child. The podcast hosts shared the news with a set of ultrasound photos. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | | 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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