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NEED TO KNOW
Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested by ICE on Saturday, speaking in 2024. | Jeenah Moon/Reuters
ICE detains pro-Palestine protester, Israel-Hamas talks set to resume
President Trump began making good on his promise to seek the deportation of foreign students involved in last year’s pro-Palestine protests ahead of Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations that resume today.
ICE arrest: The agency on Saturday detained Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, a U.S. resident who helped lead protests at Columbia University. Afterward, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Hamas supporters could have their green cards revoked. [Reuters]
In Gaza: Israel conducted an airstrike in northern Gaza yesterday after it said Hamas tried to plant an explosive device close to its military. Israel also said it was cutting off electricity to the territory, potentially affecting access to drinking water. [CBS News]
Ceasefire talks: Israel said it would send a delegation to Qatar today to advance talks over the ceasefire’s delayed second phase as Hamas said it had gotten “positive signals” during talks with mediators. [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🏀 UCLA’s revenge
The UCLA Bruins came back from a 13-point deficit to beat the USC Trojans and star Juju Watkins 72-67 and win their first Big Ten championship — an especially sweet win considering they lost both regular season games to USC. [Yahoo Sports]
🇺🇸 Trump’s tariffs
In an interview yesterday, Trump warned that tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China “may go up” as the U.S. undergoes a “period of transition.” Meanwhile, Canada elected its next prime minister, who promised to “win” on trade. [Reuters/AP]
🏛️ House funding bill
House Republicans released a bill to keep the government funded through September ahead of a vote this week to avoid a government shutdown. Democrats have vowed to block it, citing major cuts to services such as health care. [ABC News]
➡️ Pa. plane crash
A small plane crashed into the parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster, Pa., yesterday shortly after taking off. The five people on board survived but were injured, and nobody on the ground was hurt. [NBC News]
📺 ‘American Idol’ returns
Season 23 of American Idol premiered last night, with Carrie Underwood joining Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as a judge. Watch the night’s auditions, including a duet with the Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell and his son. [USA Today]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🎥 Now streaming: American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden, a three-part docuseries about the search for one of the world’s most wanted terrorists, is on Netflix. Watch the trailer. [Rolling Stone]
🏀 On the court, the Lakers — possibly without LeBron James — tip off against the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [Yahoo Sports]
📺 On the tube: Season 2 of Gypsy Rose: Life after Lock-Up premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Lifetime. It’s likely to follow Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s life as a new mom. [Today]
☀️And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
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In 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered, and it went on to run for seven seasons. If you’re a Buffy fan, rejoice: A reboot is in the works, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to reprise her role as Buffy Summers. [Glamour]
3 QUESTIONS
…about getting better sleep
It’s Sleep Awareness Week. I asked Laura Williams, health writer and editor for Yahoo Shopping, which products can actually help people sleep better. Note: When you buy through links in this newsletter, Yahoo may receive compensation.
Divya: Which products have helped you sleep well these days?
Laura: I have two toddlers, so while I may not always get a lot of sleep, I try to maximize sleep quality. I like the Fitbit Versa 4 to track my sleep hours and stages so I know what I’m working with, but my colleague Aly tested 10 popular sleep trackers, and the Oura Ring came out on top.
Divya: What are some other gadgets that can help improve my sleep?
Laura: A consistent sleep routine is key to better sleep quality. If you’re a light sleeper, white noise machines or sleep headphones can help block extraneous sounds, while sunrise alarms help you wake more naturally. I love this Momcozy sound machine, which comes with a sunrise alarm, and these Musicozy headphones.
Laura: I swear by simple sleep aids to help wind down at night, like these melatonin gummies and this pillow spray (which helps my kids wind down too). I also recommend a high-quality sleep mask, like this MZOO one that topped our best-of list. It’s a surefire way to block out light and maximize z’s.
Daylight saving time just started: If you’re feeling groggy, try taking a “NASA nap.”
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
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How much would you pay for a corn chip? One person looking to get a Pokémon-shaped Flamin’ Hot Cheeto at auction recently paid a whopping $87,840. “This has gotta be one of the most unserious things I’ve ever seen,” one person said about the snack. [Today]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Do you use your AirPods or other wireless earbuds often? It’s a good idea to give them a deep clean every once in a while. Here’s how. [CNET]
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