A delegation from Egypt will travel to Israel on Friday to discuss “security coordination” after Israel’s war cabinet met to discuss hostage deal negotiations, according to an Israeli official who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the matter’s sensitivity, signaling a resumption of efforts to broker a cease-fire and hostage release after months of failed talks. The official said discussions included talks for a hostage deal that could avert a planned Israeli offensive in Rafah, where much of Gaza’s population has been displaced.

With the 20th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu.

The Steelers entered this draft with several key needs, including the offensive line at tackle and center, as well as wide receiver following the trade of Diontae Johnson and cornerback. As expected, Steelers GM Omar Khan, Mike Tomlin & Co. elected for the investment on the offensive line.

Most NFL draft analysts and insiders projected the Steelers to select IOL Graham Barton with the 20th overall pick, having been the consensus selection early Thursday morning. However, Fautanu was a surprising slide in a top-heavy offensive tackle class, and the Steelers likely saw value at center later in the draft.

Fautanu had a career year last season with the Washington Huskies, having started all 15 games at left tackle and walking away with the Morris Trophy, awarded to the best offensive and defensive linemen in the Pac-12. He seems likely to line up on the right side of the line, while they slide 2023 first-round OT Broderick Jones back to the left.

Regardless of how the line shakes up in terms of formation, Fautanu is a Day 1 upgrade over Dan Moore Jr., offering athleticism for DAYS, plenty of aggression in blocking schemes an who has the versatility to play guard or tackle at the next level if asked to do so.

Every April the sitting U.S. president and the White House media gather to make fun of each other. The star-studded White House Correspondents Dinner this Saturday is a good time to analyze how a president changes his speech to his audience. Here’s VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti about what to expect this year – in the middle of a campaign.