Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep.
• Scientists have discovered an unusual planet that orbits two starlike objects, just like Luke Skywalker's home in Star Wars.
• Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims.
• Assisted living isn't just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully.
• Meet the Gulf shrimpers rooting on Trump's tariffs in a Texas fishing town.
• Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it.
• Getting the IRS on the phone is more difficult this tax filing season, experts say.
• Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says.
• Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour.
• Following the decades long journey of Xenotransplantation.
• Elephants at San Diego safari park huddle to protect calves during earthquake.
• Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that.
• 'The Great Moose Migration' inspires mega-fans to follow the Swedish slow TV hit.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, Catholic leaders say the devout shouldn’t buy holy relics online.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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• On today's episode: A gunman killed two and wounded six others at Florida State University; Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmer Abrego Garcia in El Salvador; the latest on tariffs and the global economy; and Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighs in on the state of the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates.
• Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status.
• Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box.
• In his words Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor's residence.
• UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check even as most US stocks rise.
• Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to 6.83%, highest level since late February.
• A pair of firsts for Ben Rice and the Yankees in a familiar location; baseball’s commissioner heads to the White House; a sidelined All-NBA guard nears a return to action and front office moves in Sacramento; a sexual assault investigation involving an NHL star; and a strong start for Justin Thomas in Hilton Head.
• Lee Corso to retire from ESPN's 'College GameDay' after four-decade run.
• Aaron Rodgers says he's not holding teams hostage as he ponders his future in the NFL.
• NCAA panel gives final OK to rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries.
• NY Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations report.
• Protest letters from former Israeli soldiers lay bare profound rifts over the ongoing war.
• A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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• On today's episode: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia; stocks in Europe opened lower; Italy's prime minister will visit the White House and officials from Japan are also in Washington; China is promoting iteself as a steady trade partner in Southeast Asia; Puerto Rico is dealing with a power outage; and Holy Week is underway at the Vatican.
• DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds.
• US Army engineers decide to fast-track Great Lakes tunnel permits under Trump energy emergency order.
• California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs.
• Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate.'
• Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say.
• Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order.
• Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power.
• Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports.
• Arson attack at Pennsylvania governor's residence prompts an independent security review.
• 10 guards charged over the fatal beating of a New York inmate, including 2 with murder.
• Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial continues with jury selection.
• US stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens.
• Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs.
• The Heat and Mavericks save their seasons in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament; the Dodgers’ biggest stars shine in a high-scoring win; an Original Six team grabs the final Stanley Cup Playoffs spot; and pro football nears a return to the nation’s capital.
• Israeli strike kills family of 10 in Gaza as UN raises alarm over food cutoff.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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• On today's episode: A judge pressed the Trump administration over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation to a prison in El Salvador; Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding; a ruling by UK's Supreme Court defines a woman as someone born biologically female; Israeli says trooops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely; and a Michigan community came together to move 9,100 books from one store to another.
• Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech.
• US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
• DOGE trumpets unemployment fraud that government already found.
• Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation.
• Four journalists who were accused of working for Kremlin foe Navalny are convicted of extremism.
• Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks.
• Prospective jurors excused from Weinstein retrial include an actor who played a Manhattan prosecutor.
• Sarah Palin makes libel claims against The New York Times to a new jury.
• Wall Street drifts through a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil.
• Golden State’s star duo triumphs over the Grizzlies and the Magic down the Hawks to secure No. 7 seeds in NBA Playoffs; a pair of NHL teams earn berths to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as an East contender wins its division; the Padres fall for the first time in 12 home games and a star NFL cornerback is on the trading block.
• April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball.
• Bucks say Lillard has made 'significant improvement' but aren't indicating when he might play again.
• Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired.
• Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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• On today's episode: The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over activism; President Donald Trump may pause tariffs on the auto industry; El Salvador won't return a wrongly deported man to the US; a New York helicopter company has been grounded after a fatal crash; an Israel airstrike hits a hospital entrance in Gaza.
• White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO and other groups.
• US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say.
• Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash.
• Gen. Caine has taken over as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• FEMA denies Washington state disaster relief from bomb cyclone, governor says.
• Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp.
• Bueckers, Malonga and Citron go 1-2-3 in WNBA draft.
• Jury selected for Sarah Palin's libel suit against The New York Times.
• Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez.
• California OKs $2.8B to close Medicaid funding gap after expanding immigrant coverage.
• The dead in upstate New York plane crash included 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members.
• Southern California rocked by a strong earthquake near San Diego.
• Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence planned to beat him, documents say.
• Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now.
• PepsiCo agrees to meet with Al Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott.
• Paige Bueckers is the WNBA’s no-doubt top pick, the Suns fire a championship-winning coach and the Pelicans make a change in leadership, a former All-Star baseball player and manager dies, a star cornerback calls it a career and a Super Bowl winner whose sons also starred in the NFL dies from a heart attack.
• Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones.
• Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights.
• WFP calls for end to restrictions on aid access in Sudan to help alleviate deepening famine.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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• On today's episode: President Donald Trump defends his economic plan; suspected US airstrikes kill at least seven in Yemen, Houthi rebels say; Iran-US discussions to continue; Rory McIlroy wins the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam.
• Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley.
• Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical.
• Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US.
• Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information.
• Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs.
• Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students.
• Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.
• Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time.
• Police Someone set fire to Pennsylvania governor's residence; no one was injured.
• Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash.
• US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know.
• Washington, DC, faces budget crisis after House leaves $1.1 billion hole in city coffers.
• US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week.
• Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS.
• Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket, a former LSU star and NFL Draft prospect dies, the Clippers clinch a playoff spot as Warriors fall to play-in, the Jets earn their first-ever Presidents’ Trophy and Garrett Crochet gets his revenge against the team that traded him.
• Paige Bueckers is projected to go No. 1 in WNBA draft to Dallas Wings.
• Morant changes 3-point celebration to pretend grenade toss in light of league fines and warnings.
• Joe Flacco is returning to the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal.
• Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square.
• Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know.
• UK government takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye.
• China's exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom.
• Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30.
• Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Central Europe leads to animal culls and border closures.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• There's a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here's what you should know.
• George M. Johnson's 'All Boys Aren't Blue' tops 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books.
• Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history.
• Fewer foreign visitors are traveling to the US in what some see as a sign of a 'Trump Slump.'
• This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it.
• Trump is stronger on immigration and weaker on trade, an AP-NORC poll finds.
• LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll.
• Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles.
• A British woman has become the first in the UK to give birth to a baby using a womb transplant donated from her sister.
• A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant.
• Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say.
• Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment.
• Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy.
• Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia.
• Two moms, one human and one gorilla, bond over pregnancies at Arkansas zoo.
• Sewage sludge can find a second life on farm fields. Here's how it's made.
• Despite legal limbo, bodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr.
• Tears and tail wags Inmates reunite with service dogs they raised.
• On this week’s AP Religion Roundup, a solemn passover in California, and King Charles meets with Pope Francis.
• Most immigrants at risk of deportation from US are Christian, report finds.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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• On today's episode: China will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%; President Donald Trump's stocks tip preceded a surge on Wall Street; the latest on a deadly helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River; and an update in the case involving a Columbia University student.
• A prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington frees Ksenia Karelina, a US-Russia dual national.
• Supreme Court says Trump administration must facilitate return of deported Maryland man.
• House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts.
• Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle.
• Trump administration will screen for antisemitic activity in granting immigration benefits.
• RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September.
• Publishers Clearing House, known for its 'Prize Patrol' sweepstakes, files for bankruptcy.
• US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war.
• Egg prices increase to record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing.
• Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row.
• A nearly flawless first round at the Masters, the defending champs fall short of the Frozen Four title game, an NBA team locks up early home-court advantage while an NHL team claims the top overall seed in its conference and a top NFL prospects turns himself in on a warrant.
• Mark DeRosa will manage the United States for a second straight World Baseball Classic.
• Remember public phones The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones.
• Ousted South Korean President Yoon embraces supporters as he leaves presidential residence.
• The EU will put tariff retaliation on hold for 90 days to match Trump's pause.
• Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack aged 13 and developed mental illness in prison.
• A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability.
• Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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