USA TODAY is reporting that the United States is moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. It said the potential charges stem from a 30-year-old case involving the downing of two humanitarian planes.
The outlet also reported that recent surveys indicate artificial intelligence has become a more popular source of financial advice than human financial advisers for half of Americans.
In political news, USA TODAY said Democrats are facing losses in redistricting battles. Three Virginia Democrats expressed optimism about their party's midterm chances despite a recent gerrymandering setback.
Regarding weather, USA TODAY is reporting that a "super" El Niño may emerge this year. It said this phenomenon could fuel severe weather conditions from summer into winter.
The newspaper also noted that President Donald J Trump struck a cautiously optimistic tone from Beijing regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's stance on the Iran war. It said it remains unclear if Trump will secure formal guarantees of assistance.
Separately, USA TODAY reported that Edward Busby became the 600th person executed by Texas after the Supreme Court cleared the way for his execution.
Finally, USA TODAY said observers expect Pope Leo to address the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. It said the Pope will likely speak on AI's impact on human labor and worth as the technology rapidly develops.