Writers Guild of America Goes on Strike; Aerosmith Announces Final Tour; Sixers

Writers Guild of America is officially on strike … Dust storm causes massive, fatal pileup in Illinois … U.S. will hit debt limit by June 1 … A tornado hit Virginia Beach … Stocks were slightly down after JPMorgan’s takeover of First Republic Bank … Three of the four largest bank failures ever have happened since March … U.S. estimates 100,000 Russians were killed or wounded in last five months … Fed set to increase interest rates but a pause could be coming … Pedro Pascal in talks for “Gladiator” sequel … All you need to know about the WGA strike … Aerosmith announces final tour … Bryce Harper is returning far earlier than expected … The Lakers won’t go after Kyrie Irving this offseason … Kennedy Urlacher commits to Notre Dame …

What, exactly, is the Detroit Lions’ plan? [The Ringer]

The Phoenix Suns‘ offense is living in the past [Sports Illustrated]

The best picks and hidden gems from the 2023 NFL Draft [CBS Sports]

James Harden proved he’s “capable of doing it” [Yahoo Sports]

Jamal Murray is back where he belongs [The Athletic]

Kendrick Perkins blasted the Memphis Grizzlies [The Big Lead]

Highlights from the 76ers‘ Game 1 win over the Celtics.

Charlie Day on the origin of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Nicolas Cage took The Colbert Questrionert.

Aerosmith — “Dream On”