China vows to not provide arms in Russia-Ukraine war.
Foreign Minister Qin Gang became the highest-ranking Chinese official to publicly make such statements, which come despite overt efforts by China in recent months to strengthen its relationship with Russia.
NBA Playoffs begin, with Golden State looking to repeat.
Following a round of play-in games, the NBA playoffs begin in full today. The Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets are the top two seeds, with the defending champion Warriors a No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. See the bracket here.
White House proposes Medicaid access for DACA beneficiaries.
The plan would make migrants covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program—or around 600,000 people—eligible for the low-income health insurance program, while also allowing them to enroll on federal health insurance exchanges. See who is covered under DACA here.
JPMorgan Chase posts record profits in first quarter.
The bank recorded quarterly revenue of more than $39.3B, largely fueled by income from the rise in interest rates. The company's stock jumped 8% on the news.
Supreme Court temporarily restores wide access to abortion medication.
The interim stay gives the high court until Wednesday to decide on a formal stay of a lower court ruling, which had limited access to mifepristone while retaining FDA approval. See background on the case here.
Below-average hurricane season predicted for first time since 2014.
The predicted change is driven by the shift from La Niña to El Niño climate patterns over the Pacific Ocean. The latter weather phenomenon acts to weaken trade winds and destabilizes conditions needed for strong hurricane formation in the Atlantic Ocean. See an overview here.
French court upholds pension reform plan.
The plan, pushed by President Emmanuel Macron, would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, and has sparked monthslong protests and riots across the country by opposition groups. The court will decide on a request for a national referendum next month.
Time releases its list of the year's most influential people.
Published annually since 2004, this year's list includes actor Michael B. Jordan, WNBA star Brittney Griner, first lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, and more.
