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At a veteran-led protest on Capitol Hill, grief and dismay reverberate over Iran war

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 05:46

Photos and videos from the protest, which resulted in 66 arrests, have spread widely across social media — amplified by others who share a similar frustration and unease about the country's military action.

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'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 05:00

Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning. 

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After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 04:00

With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.

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Morning news brief

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 03:45

Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.

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A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 03:44

The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.

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Cuba's ambassador to Mexico says U.S. is to blame for island's crisis

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 03:43

Even as the U.S. threatens military action, Cuba's ambassador to Mexico blames Washington for the country's crisis and says Cuba is prepared for confrontation if diplomacy collapses.

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Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 03:43

Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.

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Two widows share how a park bench brought them together

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 03:42

Two widows discuss their friendship which started on a park bench

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2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 00:45

Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to "kill as many Jews as possible," according authorities.

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Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 00:21

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.

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EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 00:08

The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

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U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:29

It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.

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French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:22

The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.

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The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:46

The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.

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Meta will lay off 10% of its staff

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:10

The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.

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Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 14:29

The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon.

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Author details the spy network that took on America's post-WWII Nazi groups

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:15

In The Secret War Against Hate, Stephen J. Ross details the racist, anti-Semitic groups that sprang up in the latter half of the 20th century — and the spy network that worked to bring them to justice.

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Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:46

The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.

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How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shaped the whereabouts of early humankind

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:50

A new study looks at an unexpected force that helped played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.

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Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 09:58

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.

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