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

• Why adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' student.
• A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak.
• Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say.
• As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability.
• The crisis The point For 'Bridgerton,' the word 'orgasm' wouldn't quite do.
• What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume new AP-NORC poll.
• A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time.
• NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as 'watered-down' after 67 deaths near Washington.
• UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment.
• Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the US military, Pentagon says.
• Target to stop selling cereals with certified synthetic colors by end of May.
• Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI.
• Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing one person.
• AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it.
• A bumper berry harvest has New Zealand's weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romance.
• With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope.
• Israel's top court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 5 there.
• Sweden intercepts suspected Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier.

—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:

• Bill Clinton faces grilling from lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him.
• Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep.
• Columbia student detained by ICE is abruptly released after Mamdani meets with Trump.
• Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says.
• Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount.
• Anthropic CEO says AI company 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands.
• US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say.
• US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East.
• Iranian agents obstructed care at hospitals packed with wounded protesters.
• Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds.
• FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs.
• US-Iran nuclear talks wrap up with no announcement of a deal as risk of war looms.
• Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project.
• Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks US judge in Tennessee to dismiss his criminal case, saying it's vindictive.
• US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows.
• Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization.
• Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say.
• Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles.
• The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower.
• For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%.
• Kevin Durant eclipses an NBA milestone, the reigning No. 4 pick breaks the NBA rookie 3-point record, a rare NCAA feat is achieved in a top men’s college hoops matchup, women’s No. 1 UConn wins again for another 30-win season, a hot start at the Cognizant Classic, an NFL trade and a QB seeks a new team.
• Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas.
• NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window.
• US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur.
• UK Green Party wins special election, pushing Starmer's Labour to third place.
• Human rights situation in Colombia is backsliding, UN warns as nation heads into elections.

—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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The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

On today's episode:

• US and Iran hold hours of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to the Mideast.
• FBI serves search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home.
• Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications.
• New York City police search for 4 people after officers were hit with snowballs in snowball fight.
• Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country.
• Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld.
• Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
• Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks.
• President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now.
• Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detainees.
• Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges.
• Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations.
• 'Too (expletive) fast.' Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut.
• Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says.
• Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say.
• More snow falls on the Northeast US as the region scrambles to clear piles from last storm.
• Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher.
• Discord postpones age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency.
• A close contest between the NBA’s top two teams, a men’s college hoops team snaps a double-digit win streak and a close ranked women’s game, the U.S. men’s hockey golden goal scorer is honored as the NHL returns, a Hall of Fame pitcher will have the Yankees’ 24th retired number and NFL overseas schedule news.
• Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke.
• University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech.
• FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence.
• Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US.
• Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP.
• With rocks, clubs and flammable liquid, Jewish settlers descend on a Palestinian village.
• Canada pledges food aid for Cuba as US fuel blockade continues.
• UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk.
• The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist.

—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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The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX