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1. Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after U.S. jobs report

   Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street's worst week since October.

2. No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs

   U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits.

3. Middle East conflicts largely avoided energy facilities in the past. Not in this war

   Recent conflicts in the region have either spared energy infrastructure or caused limited damage. That isn't the case in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

4. Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran

   Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

5. Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

   Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold.

6. After the U.S. sinks an Iranian warship, Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel

   The move followed Wednesday's sinking of another Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine. Australia confirmed three Australians were on that submarine.
   

7. 'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead

   A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

8. From guns to ballots: FARC's campaign for votes in Colombia

   Ten years after Colombia's peace deal, former FARC commander on the election campaign trail is discovering that winning ballots can be tougher than waging war.

9. A college student's perspective on using AI in class

   Instead of banning AI, why don't schools teach students to use it critically? College freshman Maximilian Milovidov shares what he has learned in an "AI writing" course at Columbia University.

10. The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy

    The job market showed further signs of weakness last month as employers cut 92,000 jobs. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%, from 4.3% in January.