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Former head of U.S. central command, retired General Frank McKenzie, issued a stark warning about the Islamic State's intentions to attack the U.S. and its allies. In an interview with ABC, the retired general highlighted ISIS' recent attacks in Russia and Iran and emphasised the growing threat posed by the terror group and its affiliates. Meanwhile, the former CENTCOM commander slammed U.S. Exit from Afghanistan and claimed that Afghanistan withdrawal gave a boost to ISIS & similar groups. Watch this to know more.

Fusion energy has long been hailed as the holy grail because of its potential for limitless amounts of clean energy. But that promise has trailed reality for decades, with billions of dollars in research leading to few breakthroughs. Now there’s optimism that is about to change, partly because of new startups funded by the likes of Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates. Yahoo Finance went inside the country’s largest magnetic fusion facility for an exclusive look, to explore the challenges of bringing this technology to commercial use for the latest episode of NEXT. “The race is on to actually see who can develop this and who can get it to the masses the fastest,” said David Callaway, former editor-in-chief of USA Today and founder of Callaway Climate Insights, a news and information service focused on the business of climate change. The industry has now attracted more than $6 billion in funding to date, according to data from the Fusion Industry Association, with more than 40 startups aiming to become the first to commercialize nuclear fusion energy. The US government has set aside a record $1.48 billion for fusion research in the 2024 budget alone.

Neighbors fear the "nightmare" short-term rentals are still being listed on other rental platforms or social media.

The number of people who have arrived in the UK on small boats has risen above 5,000 by the end of March for the first time. More than 100 small boats have crossed the Channel this year, according to government figures. The January to March period of 2024 had already proven to be the busiest first quarter for crossings on record.

Powerful storms are on the move after a rough weekend out west. Tens of millions from Texas to New England are in the path of heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. NBC’s Jesse Kirsch reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast. About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series.

Russian officials have called for the reintroduction of capital punishment for terrorists after an attack by Islamic State killed at least 137 people in Moscow, with 182 injured, while the Kremlin declined to comment on videos purporting to show the brutal torture of the suspects. One of the videos appeared to show members of the security forces cutting off the ear of a man and later stuffing it into his mouth. Another shows a suspect being beaten with a rifle butt.