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1. From cubicles to kitchens: How empty offices are becoming homes

   Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.

2. Opinion: The enduring dignity of Jesse Jackson

   Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.

3. 'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine

   Kenya's intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

4. Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss

   The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.

5. With U.S. forces in position, Trump mulls his options for Iran

   President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to attack Iran. While he weighs his options, a military buildup over the past month means the U.S. now has an expansive presence in the region.

6. Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake

   As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

7. Stop picking at your cuticles! 7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong

   Should you trim your cuticles? How do you cut a hangnail? Is it better to use a cardboard or crystal file? Dermatologists and a nail technician share basic nail health tips.

8. After the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, companies line up for refunds

   The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What's going to happen to the money the government has already collected?

9. In Berlin, there are movies, there's politics and there's talk about it all

   Buzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days.

10. Aerial skiers win 11th gold medal for Team USA, a new Winter Olympics record for America

    U.S. freestyle skiers  clinch an eleventh gold medal for Team USA in mixed team aerials,surpassing the U.S.'s all-time record for gold medals in a Winter Olympics.