By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell  Email Listen to this briefing Good morning. It’s Monday, April 15, and if you’re weighing whether to buy a house, this quiz can help you decide if you’re ready. Now let’s get to the news.   Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York begins this morning. The case: Trump is accused of falsifying business records before the 2016 election to help cover up an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels. If found guilty, he could face prison time. What to expect: Jury selection could last weeks. The trial — which Trump must attend — is likely to run through early June. It won’t be televised. It’s historic: This is the first criminal trial of a former president, and one of four Trump is facing. But, even if he’s convicted, he can still run for president again. Read this story            Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel. What happened? Nearly all of them were intercepted by Israel and a U.S.-led alliance during the Saturday night attack, Israel said. Why did Iran do it? In retaliation for a deadly Israeli strike this month on its diplomatic compound in Syria. It was the first time Iran has directly attacked Israel. What now? The U.S. won’t take part in any Israeli reprisal against Iran, officials said, hoping to avoid a wider war. Read this story              A man killed six people in a stabbing attack at a Sydney mall. On Saturday: The 40-year-old attacker injured several others, including a 9-month-old baby, before he was fatally shot by a police officer, authorities said. The bigger picture: The incident shocked Australia, which has strict gun laws and where mass killings are rare. Read this story            Kansas’s governor vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. What to know: The bill, passed last month and vetoed Friday, would ban hormone therapy, puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgery for those under 18. What’s next? The state’s Republican-led legislature will probably try to override the Democratic governor’s veto. More than a dozen states have restricted transgender care. Read this story            ADVERTISEMENT     It’s Tax Day. Haven’t filed yet? You’re not alone — millions of Americans are expected to submit a last-minute return. But there’s still time, and these options let you file for free. If you need help: Look up your local taxpayer assistance center here. And, even if you owe taxes and can’t pay, you should still file a return or you’ll end up owing more. Read this story            Scottie Scheffler won the Masters for a second time. Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning at Augusta National in Georgia. (Erik S Lesser/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) How he did it: Scheffler, the tournament favorite, finished the job yesterday after starting the final round with a one-shot lead. Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg finished second. What it means: It was the second career major title for Scheffler, 27, who earned his first green jacket in 2022. It cemented the Texan’s place as the world’s best golfer. Read this story            Archaeologists found a Roman banquet room decorated with beautiful paintings. This fresco depicts the Greek mythological figures Apollo and Cassandra. (Italian Culture Ministry/AP) The discovery: The frescoes were recently uncovered in the ancient city of Pompeii, which was preserved under a blanket of ash and smoke from a volcanic eruption in A.D. 79. What they show: Ancient mythological characters. The rest of the room was painted black, so the images would have looked like they were movingin the flickering lamplight. Read this story