YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP
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Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these headlines:
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Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Thursday, including where gas prices stand now and how to sound smart when talking about golf.
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Don't expect a swift return to $3 gas
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The national average gas price rose to $4.16 per gallon yesterday. Some relief came to crude oil prices after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran on April 7.
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But the ceasefire is fragile after Iran sealed off the channel once again on Wednesday, in response to Israel’s continued bombing of Lebanon. Vice President JD Vance will lead in-person peace talks in Pakistan this weekend, with both sides claiming to have won the war.
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Airport pain may continue. New U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told Fox News this week that he is considering pulling Customs and Border Patrol officers out of sanctuary city airports, a move that would paralyze some of the biggest traveling hubs in the country , such as New York City. |
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Pam Bondi won't testify over Epstein. She is not bound by a subpoena anymore since she is no longer the attorney general. |
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Michigan man arrested in wife's disappearance. The couple's life has gone from something out of a postcard to the stuff of nightmares after Lynette Hooker went missing during a nighttime Bahamas boat trip. |
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Three healthy capybara pups were born at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach, Fla., the zoo announced on March 26, 2026.
Provided by Palm Beach Zoo
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Nothing helps the soul like photos of cute animals. Take a pause to scroll the three healthy capybara pups born at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach, Florida. See the adorable trio in photos.
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Impress your friends with your golf knowledge
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Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
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Rising oil prices amid the war with Iran have translated to higher costs for air travelers – and cruises could be next.
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A super El Niño may develop in 2026 and impact U.S. weather.
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Jasveen Sangha, the "Ketamine Queen" involved in "Friends" star Matthew Perry's death, has received her sentence in the criminal case.
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James Strahler, 37, pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, producing obscene visuals of child sexual abuse material, and publishing digital forgeries.
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Justin Thomas celebrates with wife Jillian and daughter after a hole-in-one during the Par 3 Contest ahead of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National.
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Deborah and Ava return to Las Vegas to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian" in the "aftermath of unflattering news reports" in "Hacks" Season 5.
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Dr. Dre has joined the Forbes' billionaire list, along with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.
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Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page find good food and wine – and a tasty love triangle – in the comfort-food romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany."
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