Good morning people. Need a new book to dive into this week? Oprah Winfrey just named her latest book club pick. And now to the news.
I NEED TO KNOW
GOP leaders are “optimistic” they will avoid a shutdown
GOP leaders in Congress appeared optimistic they could avoid a partial government shutdown ahead of Friday’s funding deadline after meeting with President Biden yesterday.
Refresh: Some federal departments will close Friday night if Congress doesn’t act. More government offices will close next Friday if traffic jams continue. [Yahoo Finance]
Domestic problems: House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to agree to a deal despite objections from far-right Republicans who want to include cross-party political mandates in the legislation. [New York Times]
Bad grades: New data released this week show that just 12 percent of Americans approve of the way Congress is “doing its job,” the lowest approval rating since 2015. [The Hill]
In case you missed it
⚾ Ohtani’s spring debut
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Dodgers in his first game with the team in spring training. “We’re going in the right direction,” he said after the Dodgers’ 9-6 victory over the White Sox. [Yahoo Sports]
🗳️ Michigan Primary
Donald Trump and President Biden easily won the Michigan primary. Early data showed that roughly 15 percent of Democrats voted “non-committal” in protest of Biden’s support for Israel. [Yahoo News]
🔥 Wildfires in Texas
A series of wildfires in Texas have caused power outages and forced evacuations and the temporary shutdown of a major nuclear weapons facility. They were still burning this morning. [AP]
🚀 Moon mission cut short
Intuitive Machines, which built the Odysseus lunar module, said its mission ended early after the spacecraft flipped during landing and its solar panels were no longer exposed to the sun. [USA Today]
💰 Netflix Subscribers Update
Netflix has dropped billing through Apple’s App Store. Those who subscribe through it will need to change their payment information before the monthly renewal date to continue watching. [CNN]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
📺 Survivor Season 46 premieres at 8:00 PM ET on CBS. (More on this below.) [People]
🏀 NBA fans: The Clippers take on the Lakers without Paul George, who is injured, at 10 PM ET on ESPN. [Los Angeles Times]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the daily crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1953, scientists James D. Watson and Francis H. C. Crick announced that they had discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, revolutionizing the study of biology and medicine. [AP]
3 QUESTIONS
…about survived Season 46
My Yahoo Entertainment colleague Meg Ludemann reveals what we need to know about the new season, which premiere tonight.
Lily: What to expect from the new season of survived?
Meg: Season 46 — yes, 46! — was shot in Fiji. You can expect a 26-day game with 18 players — an actor, a slot machine seller, and more!
Lily: Long time no watch. What has changed?
Meg: There aren’t as many villains as there used to be. Jeff Probst says he’s “not interested in it anymore.”
Lily: If you are new to survived fans, who is the greatest player of all time?
Meg: It’s hard to choose. Richard Hatch won the first season, but Tony Vlahos and Sandra Diaz-Tyne each won the show twice.
Read more from Yahoo Entertainment.
FEEL GOOD MOMENT
Yosemite National Park recently celebrated its annual Horsetail Fall event, a natural winter phenomenon where the setting sun makes the falls appear to be on fire. [USA Today]
Have a nice day. I’ll see you tomorrow!
💡 PS Before you go, your daily tip: If you watch TV to fall asleep, experts say avoid emotional shows and keep the TV away from you. That’s why. [Yahoo Life]
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