1. U.K. Volunteer Taken by Russians After ‘Hell of a Fight’

P.O.W.

The mother of Aiden Aslin, who has been fighting as part of Ukraine’s military since 2018, told the BBC “he called me and said they had no weapons left.”

WORLD

2. State Department to Shanghai Staff: Leave Now

GTFO

Non-emergency U.S. staff at Shanghai consulate told to pack their bags over harsh COVID lockdown.

WORLD

3. This Meal Kit Costs Less Than Shopping at the Grocery Store

AD BY EVERYPLATE

EveryPlate is less than $5 per serving at full price, but try it now for only $1.79.

SCOUTED

4. Biden to OK Year-Round E15 Gas to Combat Monster Inflation

PUMPING IT UP

Cheaper ethanol blend to be permitted for sale, in move mirroring Trump-era policy.

POLITICS

5. New Omicron Sub-Lineages Spotted in South Africa

MERCY RULE?

BA.4 and BA.5 are the newest members to join the problematic Omicron family.

WORLD

6. Got Noisy Neighbors? This White-Noise Sleep Machine Can Help

SOUND SLEEP

My toddler and I have been sleeping like a baby since I introduced this white-noise machine to our home.

SCOUTED

7. Rachel Maddow to Switch to Weekly Hosting Duties at MSNBC

SAY IT AIN’T SO

A coterie of other hosts will reportedly handle the network star’s primetime show on other weekdays.

ENTERTAINMENT

8. Parents Sue Meta, Snap Over Teen’s Suicide

ADDICTED

Suit alleges social-media companies’ algorithms encouraged destructive and excessive use of platforms.

U.S. NEWS

9. Babysitter Put 4-Year-Old in Dryer, Spun Him Around: Cops

‘ROUND AND ROUND’

The boy under Amber Chapman’s care had to be taken to the emergency room with bruising around his face, shoulders, and lower back.

U.S. NEWS

10. Chris Noth’s ‘The Equalizer’ Character Dies in Plane Crash

BIG OUT

Star accused of sexual misconduct has lost his acting career.

ENTERTAINMENT

11. Texas Judge’s Aides Indicted in $11M Vax Contract Scandal

BUSTED

Investigators are exploring whether the staffers worked to ensure an inexperienced firm was awarded a massive contract.

U.S. NEWS

12. Hungry Javelina Commandeers Subaru in Pursuit of Cheetos

DANGEROUSLY CHEESY

“Who doesn’t love a midnight Cheeto snack?” the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office asked.

U.S. NEWS

13. Watch: Driverless Car Gets Stopped by Puzzled SF Cops

‘AIN’T NOBODY IN IT!’

The Cruise taxi in question was pulled over on April 1, of all days, for not having its headlights on.

U.S. NEWS

14. Hawaii Rep. Showed Up for Just 4% of His House Votes: Report

MR. KAHELE DOESN’T GO TO WASHINGTON

Rep. Kai Kahele is reportedly also still working as a pilot for Hawaiian Airlines.

POLITICS

15. Ex-Cop Who Stormed Capitol Convicted on All Counts

TWO DOWN…

A prosecutor described how Thomas Robertson, who faced six charges, “gleefully put himself in the thick of the initial round of rioters.”

U.S. NEWS

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