‘Cozy’ relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess The latest safety lapse at Boeing renews concerns about the company’s influence in Washington, and whether federal regulators have delegated too much of their oversight authority to its employees. Read more on NPR

Harris is taking the lead on gun violence prevention. Will she reach young people? Vice President Harris has been holding events at the White House and around the country on gun violence prevention. It’s part of an effort to reach young voters and voters of color. Read more on NPR

In this Oklahoma town, almost everyone knows someone who’s been sued by the hospital U.S. hospitals face growing scrutiny over aggressive debt collection tactics. At one community hospital, few patients get financial aid when they can’t afford to pay. Many more are taken to court. Read more on NPR

Iran’s regional flashpoints are increasing. Here’s what to know Pakistan and Iran have traded cross-border rocket attacks, stoking fears of widening conflict even farther. Read more on NPR

Driven to distraction: New rules limit those humorous state highway signs The Federal Highway Administration tells states to cut back on word play that can confuse drivers. Read more on NPR

From things that suck to stars that shine — it’s the weekly news quiz This week, we saw the Iowa caucuses suck up news coverage, an ancient space entity suck in stars, and low temps suck the charge from Teslas. Were you paying attention? Read more on NPR

What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire Nikki Haley is acting like Ron DeSantis isn’t even in the race anymore — and DeSantis’ campaign isn’t spending on ads at all. Here’s a breakdown of their closing arguments before Tuesday’s primary. Read more on NPR

Trump looks to New Hampshire to put primaries to bed The former president has been in the Granite State almost every night this week, touting his 30-point victory in Iowa’s caucuses. He’s counting on New Hampshire’s voters to help him win big. Read more on NPR

A defiant Trump is on display in the first week of E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case Carroll, a writer, sued Trump in 2019, accusing him of ruining her reputation when he called her a liar and denied her accusations of sexual assault. Read more on NPR

War in Gaza drove them from their homes. Now, many Palestinians can’t even find tents Nearly 2 million people have been displaced in Gaza, many living without sanitation, adequate food or water. Now, tents and materials to make shelters are in short supply, and prices are soaring. Read more on NPR