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The Women's College World Series sees a shift in dominance as the Oklahoma Sooners, traditionally top-seeded, now trail behind the Texas Longhorns. Meanwhile, the Preakness Stakes surprises with Seize the Grey, a 9 to 1 long-shot victory. On the digital front, excitement builds with the return of EA Sports' College Sports 25, promising a revival of a beloved video game series with new cover athletes, setting the stage for a hotly anticipated summer release. In professional basketball, the NBA playoffs intensify as the Boston Celtics continue their commanding performance, and the Minnesota Timberwolves break a two-decade drought by reaching the Western Conference Finals, led by the young yet formidable Anthony Edwards.

UPDATE: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is confirmed dead after a helicopter crash in northern Iran. The US has sent a convoy of aid trucks into the Gaza Strip as Israel advances into Rafah, and Israeli officials have recovered the bodies of three hostages believed to be killed by Hamas. French police killed an Algerian man suspected of an antisemitic attack on a synagogue in Rouen. Sean "Diddy" Combs apologized for assaulting Cassie Ventura after footage of the incident surfaced. Golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested for reckless driving and assaulting a police officer. David DePape was sentenced to 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband. An Amtrak train collision in New York killed three pickup truck passengers but left train passengers unharmed.

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the second round of the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Scheffler was charged with assaulting a police officer after allegedly attempting to drive around backed-up traffic due to a pedestrian fatality investigation.

Major indexes closed lower on Thursday. Inflation eased, suggesting possible Fed rate cuts. New tariffs on Chinese goods increased trade tensions. Meme stocks surged and fell back. Berkshire Hathaway bought a $6.7 billion stake in Chubb. Ilya Sutskever left OpenAI.

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The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, passed in the House, defines antisemitism amidst campus protests but faces bipartisan criticism for potentially limiting free speech. Supporters argue it protects Jewish students, while opponents fear it stifles academic freedom and discussion on Israel. The bill's impact on campus protests is debated, with some seeing it as a safeguard against violence and others as a barrier to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, intensifying controversy as it heads to the Senate.