A massive fire shut down the I-10 freeway, one of the busiest roadways in Los Angeles. A state of emergency was declared and it’s unclear how long the road will remain closed. Elise Preston reports. Source

The FBI is investigating whether New York City Mayor Eric Adams pressured fire department officials to fast track permits for a proposed high-rise Turkish government officials, according to the New York Times. Astrid Martinez has the latest. Source

Congress has just days to approve a new funding plan to avert a government shutdown. But new House Speaker Mike Johnson’s most recent proposal is drawing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Natalie Brand reports. Source

As Israel’s war against Hamas continues, Palestinians fleeing south are desperate for aid. But the U.N. says only 500 trucks carrying much-needed supplies have entered Gaza since the start of the war, despite that number going in every day prior to the outbreak of the conflict. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source

Georgia is a step closer to joining the European Union after the European Commission on Wednesday recommended Georgia as a candidate for EU membership. Source

With Ukrainian cultural centers under attack, a museum in Kyiv is taking extra precautions to guarantee the safety of its collection for future generations. Source

Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately destroying cultural property. Investigators say Russian forces target churches, libraries, museums, and monuments as part of a war on Ukraine’s identity. Source

Based in London and banned in Iran, Iran International has become a prominent source of information for Iranians—and an object of intimidation and death threats. Source

Iranian dissidents living abroad say they’re spied on, as intelligence agencies worldwide accuse Iran of a global campaign to intimidate, abduct, and assassinate its critics and perceived enemies. Source

A horse doping investigation led to the conviction of more than two dozen people. A new national watchdog is in place, but some still wonder whether racing can be reformed. Source