History gets made this week, from Chicago to Brussels to Japan

New mayor ... NATO at 70 ... new epoch ... Brexit ... Mueller report ... college scam ... New Zealand ... 2020 Dems ... Final Four

view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 3.31.19 If you're planning the prank of the century, today's your last chance to prep before April Fools' Day. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa Oil drilling in much of the Arctic Ocean will again be banned after a judge ruled President Donald Trump's executive order allowing it "invalid" Venezuela went dark in its third major blackout this month as the Red Cross said it will get unhindered access to deliver aid by mid-April The US is cutting off aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras over the migrant crisis Columbine students launched a campaign to share what likely would be some very power images if they're killed in gun violence On doctor's orders, the Rolling Stones postponed their 17-gig tour   Japan names a new imperial epoch Leaders on Monday are due to reveal the name of the country's next era as they prep for Emperor Akihito's abdication. He'll be the first Japanese monarch in 200 years to step down.  Let the Brexit 'playoffs' begin Parliament is expected to vote Monday on a short list of options for how the UK could abandon the European Union, including perhaps one that combines a customs union pact with a second referendum. Minus a deal, Britain is set to crash out of the EU on April 12 with dire financial consequences forecast. Justice Department faces Mueller report deadline Six House committee chairs want Attorney General Bill Barr to make Robert Mueller's full report on the Russia investigation and its underlying evidence available to Congress by Tuesday. But Barr said he expects a redacted version of the report to be made public by "mid-April, if not sooner." Chicago mayor's race makes history The Windy City on Tuesday will elect its first black woman mayor: ex-federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot or Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.  It's World Autism Awareness Day Blue lights shining Tuesday from landmarks and front porches will mark the worldwide effort to better understand and appreciate people with autism spectrum disorder. Trump hosts the NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg visits the White House on Tuesday, then addresses Congress on Wednesday ahead of the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Even as President Trump has slammed allies for spending too little on defense, the US military presence in Europe has grown. Accused college admissions scammers head to court Three big names in the scandal alleged by the feds are due in court Wednesday in Boston. Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin and the latter's fashion-designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are said to have paid bribes to get their children into top schools. Fifty people are implicated. The National Action Network hosts 2020 Democrats The annual meeting of Al Sharpton's group starts Wednesday and is set to spotlight a throng of candidates vying for the White House. Also due to speak at the four-day convention are former President Barack Obama, ex-Attorney General Eric Holder and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The accused New Zealand gunman heads to court Brenton Tarrant is expected to face more charges Friday in connection with terrorist shootings at two Christchurch mosques that left 50 people dead. New Zealand has moved to ban assault rifles since the March 15 attacks.   Advertisement Why Lilly Singh is what late night needs The YouTube phenomenon may be the best thing to happen to the revered network time slot -- and not just because of her gender. Check out that perspective and the rest of CNN's weekend reads.   The new Barbara Bush biography comes out "The Matriarch" by Susan Page offers some revelations, including how the former first lady felt about the GOP under Trump. It hits shelves Tuesday.   'Dumbo' takes flight Tim Burton's live-action remake of the 1941 animated classic has finally landed in theaters. It's rated PG. A new month means new shows Stream your way through April with Bear Grylls, "She-Ra," Brené Brown, "BlacKkKlansman" and many more.   We can almost smell the NCAA basketball glory Regardless of the state of your brackets, the drive to the Final Four is on. See who leads the men's and women's tournaments ahead of next week's finals. Who will leap into Poppie's Pond? Pernilla Lindberg defends her crown at the ANA Inspiration at California's Mission Hills. Watch four days of play starting Thursday on the Golf Channel. 'The world's greatest steeplechase' Caution is not the name of this game. Check out the favorites and how to watch Saturday's Grand National horse race from Liverpool, England.   'A bright, bright, bright, bright sun-shiny day' That's what we're wishing for all week long to you and to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who turns 71 on Monday. (Click here to listen.) Advertisement Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox at 6 a.m. ET every weekday and at 9 a.m. ET Sundays. Like what you see? Don't like what you see? Let us know. We're all about self-improvement. Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Sign yourself up! Sign up to get updates on your favorite CNN Original Series, special CNN news coverage and other newsletters. Copyright © 2019 Cable News Network, Inc. A WarnerMedia Company, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to CNN's 5 Things newsletter.