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Overwhelmed by kid clutter? Get organized with these 7 smart tips

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

If your household is starting to look like one giant playroom, it might be time to declutter. Here's how to cut down on stress-inducing mess and decide what to keep, donate or let go.

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Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.

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Nations tried to impose a digital fog of war in Iran. The results are mixed

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.

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There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:00

Since Trump began his second term, his administration's use of the armed forces has left a growing number in the military unsettled, according to NPR interviews with service members and advocates.

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Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 02:47

Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer.

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Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 02:33

Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the latest instance where groups of anonymous traders made strategic, well-timed bets on a major geopolitical event hours before it occurred.

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Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 01:16

The Board of Immigration Appeals has denied Mahmoud Khalil's latest attempt to dismiss his deportation case. This decision brings the Palestinian activist one step closer to possible expulsion.

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 00:59

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News' Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

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Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statement

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:05

The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.

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How an ancient resin traded for centuries got snarled up by the Iran war

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:38

It's not just energy supplies that have been disrupted by the Iran war. It's also hitting frankincense, a commodity that's been defining trade routes in the Middle East for thousands of years.

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710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:45

The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.

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How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:16

The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.

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How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:01

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.

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Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:41

The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.

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This doctor turned a 31-foot RV into one of the country's only mobile OB-GYN clinics

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:27

Mary Fariba Afsari's book, Labor, is a portrait of reproductive healthcare in post-Dobbs America. Her book also is about her Iranian heritage and her grandmother's death from an illegal abortion.

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In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:21

The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now?

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Iran-U.S. ceasefire off to a shaky start. And, Bill Gates to testify in Epstein probe

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 07:02

Attacks persist across the Middle East despite the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. And, Bill Gates is set to testify in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:20

President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.

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Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:00

Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.

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How to make a high-deductible health plan and HSA work for you

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 04:00

If you chose a cheaper health plan, you may be stuck with some hefty medical bills until you meet your deductible. Here's how to get the most out of your plan and health savings account.

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