Extra, Extra

What, When, Why, and Houthi: “Dozens of people have been reported killed after US President Donald Trump ordered ‘decisive’ military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen, opening a new salvo against the Iran-backed group that has targeted shipping lanes in the Red Sea.”

+ Money Shot: One way universities are trying to maintain diversity on campus during the Trump era: Making tuition free for some students. Harvard Will Make Tuition Free for More Students.

+ Tariff Push Comes to Shove: “China has targeted corn farmers and carmakers. Canada has put tariffs on poultry plants and air-conditioning manufacturers, while Europe will hit American steel mills and slaughter houses. The retaliatory tariffs are an attempt to put pressure on the president to relent. And they have been carefully designed to hit Mr. Trump where it hurts.” NYT (Gift Article): Trade War Retaliation Will Hit Trump Voters Hardest. (This is a pretty predictable move. Thus, there’s not much evidence Trump cares about it.)

+ Dem Bones to Pick: “Many Democratic activists, desperate for their leaders to stand up to President Trump, have been staging protests outside of Senator Chuck Schumer’s home and calling for his resignation.” Schumer Postpones Book Tour Amid Backlash to Voting With Republicans. (I’ve wondered why the Dems stick with the same old leadership and continually seem to bring a face to a fistfight. But if you’re out protesting something or someone, and Schumer is at the top of your list, you may need to rethink your strategy.)

+ Whale Wail: “A hungry whale is a quiet whale. A new first-of-its kind study found the marine mammals vocalized less after a marine heat wave decimated their prey, making whale songs a barometer of the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems.” Bloomberg (Gift Article): Why We Should Worry When Whales Stop Singing.