Level-set: World leaders react, sailors rescued, it's hot

Top stories of the past week

1) World leaders react to Iran strike
In a meeting convened by President Biden, G7 leaders condemned Iran for its attack on Israel.

2) Castaway 2 movie inspiration
Three sailors were rescued from a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean after writing out the word “HELP” in palm leaves on the beach. They were picked up on Pikelot Atoll, a remote and uninhabited island in the state of Yap. Those are both real places, apparently.

3) It is warm
For the 10th consecutive month, Earth in March set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world’s oceans hitting an all-time high for the month. Queue Nelly.

Top WEIRD stories of the past week

1) Someone affectionately known as the “Hardest Geezer” (adorable) just finished running across the length of Africa - 9,940 miles. Sheeeeesh.

2) The Colombian government is telling citizens to shower together. The reason is unfortunately because of a drought and not because it’s cool.

3) The oldest person alive is living in Peru at 124 years old. His secret? Maybe he’s born with it. Maybe it Maybeline.