Welcome to Monday's news, Daily Briefing readers:
- Trump says Kristen Welker of "Meet the Press" will be reported to the FCC.
- A mom's website tracks who profits from ICE.
- What temp should you really set your AC at?
Nicole Fallert here, start the week with our News Quiz.
Americans among missing in Nepal
Dozens of Americans are included in the nearly 600 foreign nationals reported as missing by Nepali officials following a glacier collapse that unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas. The death toll neared 800, authorities said Sunday.
Meanwhile, climate experts worry about what's to come this year. If an El Niño turns out to be the strongest on record, as many forecast models suggest, experts say that raises the question: What will a historically strong El Niño look like stacked on top of the planet’s unprecedented warming?
More news to know now
- "Cuba is opening up": Cuba is preparing to loosen some of the tightest controls over its communist economy, Cuban officials told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview in Havana.
- Dolly Parton privately laid to rest: Details about the service have not been publicly released. The family asked for donations to be made to Parton's Imagination Library. Pour one of Parton's signature martinis.
- Americans are fighting big tech together: From data centers to teen safety online, backlash against the initiatives of Silicon Valley is forming a unique coalition of liberals and conservatives.
Take a look
Why no crowd?
Southern California explained the low attendance from the season-opening win over San Jose State
in Week 0.
Books
Audiobooks go Hollywood
Readers are increasingly looking for immersive audiobook experiences, with music, sound effects or full-cast narration by notable names. User demand for GraphicAudio titles grew by nearly 300% between 2023 and 2025, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY in an email. Publishers are responding enthusiastically.
Before you go
- Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Mitski and more celebrated feminine power with Olivia Rodrigo
- Four-time U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic was ousted in Round 1.
- Parents struggle to talk about money more than sex.
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Americans missing in Nepal
