How to make sure your garden blossoms this spring Now is the perfect time to start planning your spring and summer garden. Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris is here to offer advice on everything from pruning, to planting, to pest prevention. Sarah Leibovitz
Syria's transitional leader is a former jihadist. Can he help stabilize the region? Ahmed al-Sharaa founded the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda, but is now advocating unity. The Atlantic's Robert Worth discusses al-Sharaa's leadership and the Trump administration's group chat on Signal. Terry Gross
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15. Selena Simmons-Duffin
A lawyer who represented SpaceX looks to downsize federal contracting watchdog The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws. Andrea Hsu
There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place. Daniel Ackerman
Ukrainians in front line regions reel from losses, but say hope dies last for them Into their fourth year of war, Ukrainians living in or near front line regions of their country grapple with their losses and contemplate an uncertain future. Claire Harbage
Trump officials downplay the Signal leak. Some military members see a double standard The news of the leak of life-and-death operational details to a reporter lands differently with veterans and active-duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant "spillage" incidents. Quil Lawrence
Exhibit takes visitors inside the annex where Anne Frank lived For the first time, a re-creation of the annex where Anne Frank and her family hid is available outside of Amsterdam. Visitors in New York said its themes reverberated in today's political climate. Sarah Ventre
As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled race this week. But American tax dollars will help support the race anyway. Michele Kelemen