Economy


2026-04-09 18:01:39.194488

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: ‘I feel that this nightmare is not going to end’

The photos reveal striking details of craters, basins, and surface fractures, offering scientists a unique glimpse into the Moon's geological evolution. The Artemis II mission is a crucial step toward establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon and paving the way for crewed missions to Mars. The images were taken by NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glove.


2026-04-09 18:06:25.341689

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Francis Mauigoa and Spencer Fano are two offensive lineman with plus-money odds. ESPN’s latest mock draft from Peter Schrager has Maugoa going fifth to the Giants. The five most likely players to go in the top five at prediction market Kalshi differ from the players with the shortest odds at bet365 sportsbook.

Entertainment


2026-04-09 18:02:20.572790

Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

Where to Buy Affordable Last-Minute BTS Tickets for the Sold-Out ‘Arirang’ World Tour. StubHub is one of the best places to shop concert tickets, especially for sold-out shows. Vivid Seats is the best place to buy tickets for BTS’ U.S. tour stops.


2026-04-09 18:04:39.640082

OpenAI shelves Stargate UK in blow to Britain’s AI ambitions

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing a multi-billion pound UK data centre project aimed at boosting its AI infrastructure. The company cited concerns about high energy costs and regulation. OpenAI said it would continue to invest in talent and expanding its presence in the UK, alongside delivering on commitments set out with the government.

Politics


2026-04-09 18:00:22.905205

What to Know About Israel’s Strikes on Lebanon

Lebanese authorities have reported that more than 250 people were killed during the strikes on April 8, and hundreds more were injured. Hezbollah said it was engaged in close quarters combat against Israeli forces on the ground on Thursday in the south Lebanon town of Bint Jbeil. More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced over the course of the last month.


2026-04-09 18:00:58.703021

Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers

Argentina's Congress approves a bill that eases protections on glaciers. Environmental groups vow to challenge the bill in the courts. In 2010, Argentina passed a law banning all mining activity on glaciers and within periglacial zones. The law was passed despite a backlash from the environmental community.


2026-04-09 18:01:51.639051

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

The latest war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted after the U.S. and Israeli launched a war against Iran in late February. Some Israeli officials have called for their military to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. The Israeli army has also launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon.


2026-04-09 18:03:08.413914

How Trump Purged Immigration Judges to Speed Up Deportations

Judges can still grant bond hearings to people who have overstayed their visas or otherwise entered the U.S. legally but have lapsed legal status. Chief immigration judge Teresa Riley has reportedly asked judges to explain their bond decisions, and supervisors are alerted any time bond is granted. Before they were fired or forced out, judges granted asylum to 46 percent of applicants.


2026-04-09 18:03:41.550719

In Germany’s East, the Far Right Could Soon Take Power. This Is Its Plan.

The Artemis II crew has shared stunning images of the Moon’s far side, captured during their historic lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. The photos reveal striking details of craters, basins, and surface fractures, offering scientists a unique glimpse into the Moon's geological evolution.


2026-04-09 18:05:13.556607

Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon and Continues Strikes

The U.S. and Israel say Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire. Iran and Pakistan, which has been involved in negotiations, said the temporary truce includes Lebanon. Iran’s top leaders have stressed that Lebanon must be included in a ceasefire deal. But both Israel and the United States say the fighting in Lebanon is not included.


2026-04-09 18:05:43.790486

Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Netanyahu’s Interests May Conflict With Trump’s

Lebanon’s health ministry said more than 300 people were killed and more than 1,000 wounded Wednesday. Israel said the strikes targeted Hezbollah, which joined the war in support of Tehran. Netanyahu said Israel would continue striking Hezbollah “with force, precision and determination’ The announcement came amid disagreement over whether the ceasefire deal included a pause in fighting.


2026-04-09 18:05:57.703601

Trump Again Hits Out at NATO Over Iran War

He has been vocal about wanting help from Nato warships – especially the UK – to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which Tehran has blocked off. Trump had suggested the U.S. may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help reopen the vital shipping waterway.


2026-04-09 18:06:09.298274

Lebanon Mourns After Israeli Onslaught Kills More Than 300 People

Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war. Israel’s military said that it targeted Hezbollah sites, but several strikes hit densely packed residential areas during rush hour, leading to widespread civilian casualties.


2026-04-09 18:06:50.327467

Disagreement Over Lebanon’s Inclusion in Cease-Fire Threatens to Unravel It

U.S. and Israel say a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran does not include Lebanon. Pakistani and Iranian officials have said that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement, but U.S and Israeli officials say it is not. Iran’s top leaders have stressed that Lebanon must be included in a ceasefire deal, threatening that any truce violations “carry explicit costs and STRONG responses”


2026-04-09 18:07:04.868095

Trump Finds Himself With Fragile Iran Cease-Fire After the Scramble to Make a Deal

Iran will require any tankers to use the northerly route close to its coastline, raising questions over whether western or Gulf state-linked vessels will be willing to risk transit. The Financial Times reported earlier that Iran wants every ship transiting the strait to pay a toll in cryptocurrency as well as the opportunity to assess what the ships are carrying.


2026-04-09 18:08:18.896805

Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?

Stephen Colbert agreed with President Donald Trump's assessment that the United States had achieved all of its goals in the Iran war. Colbert joked that the president accomplished his goal by silencing talk of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The president said the U.S. had “met and exceeded” its objectives in Iran.


2026-04-09 18:09:47.386195

Hegseth Demands Iran Turn Over Uranium Stockpiles

U.S. Vice President JD Vance: "I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't" Vance: Iran allowing the ceasefire to fall apart over Lebanon "would be dumb" The talks will attempt to build on the truce both the U.S and Iran signed off on shortly before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline for Tehran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.


2026-04-09 18:10:21.100565

Cease-Fire Leaves Questions Over Fate of Iran’s Uranium

Iranian leaders have stressed that Lebanon must be included in a ceasefire deal. But Trump said Wednesday that Lebanon was not included, allowing Israel to continue pummeling the country with deadly strikes. Pakistan, which condemned the attack, has maintained that Lebanon is included in the deal. Trump says Lebanon is not a part of the agreement.


2026-04-09 18:11:04.822129

Iran Cease-Fire Does Little to Convince Netanyahu’s Critics in Israel

Iranian leaders have stressed that Lebanon must be included in a ceasefire deal. But Trump said Wednesday that Lebanon was not included, allowing Israel to continue pummeling the country with deadly strikes. Pakistan, which condemned the attack, has maintained that Lebanon is included in the deal. Trump says Lebanon is not a part of the agreement.

Sports


2026-04-09 18:01:11.986459

Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

Florida prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after DUI arrest. Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug Records. Prosecutors seek records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida. Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the crash in Martin County, Florida.

Technology


2026-04-09 18:00:37.379257

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II test flight is the opening act for NASA’s grand plans for a moon base and sustained lunar living. A previous 25-day uncrewed flight test mission, Artemis I, was completed in 2022. NASA is counting on the test flight to kickstart the entire Artemis program and lead to a moon landing by two astronauts in 2028.


2026-04-09 18:01:24.870837

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece is the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under. The country’s prime minister said aims to pressure the 27-member bloc into formalizing EU-wide age restrictions. France earlier this year instituted its own ban on social media.

World


2026-04-09 18:00:48.255072

Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

A Mexican miner, who had been trapped for nearly 14 days following a collapse in the northern state of Sinaloa, was rescued alive on Wednesday. Authorities worked for weeks to pump water out of the mine, hoping they could send in rescuers. It took rescuers a full 13 days to locate Francisco Zapata.


2026-04-09 18:02:06.053826

What Is In Iran’s 10-Point Proposal, and How Does It Compare to U.S. Demands?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has finally broken above $1.35 after being rejected at that level at least three times since late March. But if it stalls again, XRP will go into the second half of 2026 without the regulatory clarity that institutional money needs to come in.


2026-04-09 18:02:37.859012

New Deadline Looms for U.S. and Iran as Truce Wavers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet to begin “direct negotiations” with Lebanon “as soon as possible” Netanyahu said the talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries. Israel “welcomes today’s call by the Prime Minister of Lebanon to demilitarize Beirut,” he added.


2026-04-09 18:02:55.039577

European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the strikes Wednesday killed at least 182 people and wounded 890 others. It was the highest single-day death toll in the latest Israel- Hezbollah war. At least 200 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, health officials say. The death toll is expected to rise.


2026-04-09 18:03:25.702369

3 Russian Submarines Detected Near Britain Were Spying, U.K. Says

UK issues stark warning to Putin over Russian spy submarines detected in North Atlantic. Defence secretary John Healey said any attempt to damage them will have serious consequences. Russia sent a warship to escort sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel, following Sir Keir Starmer's declaration that sanctioned vessels sailing in British waters would be seized.


2026-04-09 18:03:57.192941

Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

The Minister said the increase in cases of defilement and abuse poses a serious threat to children’s safety, dignity, and future. She highlighted the devastating effects of abuse on children, including trauma, depression, poor academic performance, and long-term mental health challenges. The government will also expand psychosocial, medical, and legal support for survivors.


2026-04-09 18:04:13.299428

Strait of Hormuz not open, Abu Dhabi’s oil chief says as crude prices rise

British Airways to cut Middle East routes when flights return. Flights to Bahrain and Amman will be paused until 25 October. Services to Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia, will be permanently suspended. BA said it would be re-routing its larger 787 aircraft to Dehli and Hyderabad.


2026-04-09 18:04:26.802860

How Pakistan Became Key Mediator Between U.S. and Iran

Tensions rise as Israel strikes and Strait of Hormuz disputes threaten Iran ceasefire. A fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is facing growing pressure. New violence and key disagreements threaten to derail efforts toward a lasting peace agreement. At the same time, ongoing fighting in Lebanon is complicating the path forward.


2026-04-09 18:04:51.270552

Automatic U.S. military draft registration planned by December, filing shows

Eligible men will be automatically registered into the U.S. military draft pool by December. The Selective Service System submitted a proposed rule for automatic registration to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30. There has not been an active military draft since 1973, according to the agency's website.


2026-04-09 18:05:30.779363

What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

Trump says Lebanon is not a part of the agreement brokered by Pakistan and then announced by Pakistan. That position exposed the central contradiction of the cease-fire. Iran’s top leaders have stressed that Lebanon must be included in a ceasefire deal. But Trump said Wednesday that Lebanon was not included, allowing Israel to continue pummeling the country.


2026-04-09 18:07:18.065015

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday.

Lebanon's health ministry says more than 300 people were killed and more than 1,000 wounded. In response, Israel began striking Hezbollah and even ordered its troops to occupy large parts of Lebanon. Iran said the ceasefire included Lebanon while Israel and the U.S. disputed that claim.


2026-04-09 18:07:33.665810

Vance Says Lebanon Was Never Part of U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal

Confusion also emerged when Iran and Pakistan - which helped the U.S broker the two week pause - insisted that an end to the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal. It is unclear whether more ships are being allowed by Iran to pass through Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s ongoing attacks against Lebanon, home of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.


2026-04-09 18:07:49.606480

White House Knew About Pakistan’s Cease-Fire Post on X Before It Was Sent

U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement does not include Lebanon, U.S. and Israel say. Pakistani and Iranian officials have said that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement, but U.s. and Israeli officials say it is not. Iran maintains the ceasefire extends to Lebanon, a claim rejected by both the U.N. and Iran.


2026-04-09 18:08:05.363969

White House Secures Foreign Steel for Trump’s Ballroom Project

President Trump has promised to strengthen the U.S. steel industry. He has also promised to impose stiff tariffs on foreign metals. The move is meant to protect American manufacturers from overseas competitors. But critics say the move will do little to boost the economy, which is already struggling. The White House says the move is needed to protect U. S. jobs.


2026-04-09 18:08:41.030948

Uncertainty Clouds Cease-Fire as Lebanon and Gulf States Are Struck

The U.S. and Israel say Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire. Iran and Pakistan, which has been involved in negotiations, said the temporary truce includes Lebanon. Iran’s top leaders have stressed that Lebanon must be included in a ceasefire deal. But both Israel and the United States say the fighting in Lebanon is not included.


2026-04-09 18:09:01.969533

Gulf Arab nations report a barrage of Iranian attacks since the cease-fire.

U.S. and Israel say the two-week ceasefire agreement does not include Lebanon. Pakistani and Iranian officials have said that Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement. Israel continues to launch assaults and airstrikes in response to rocket fire by Iranian-backed Hezbollah. The White House says that Israel agreed to the ceasefire, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it does not including Lebanon.


2026-04-09 18:09:14.454814

Freed French Citizens Return From Iran: ‘We Were State Hostages’

The US has long used sanctions to impede Iran’s access to its foreign exchange reserves. Iran was allowed to repatriate $4.2 billion (€3.6bn) in oil revenues held abroad. It remains unclear if the assets are partially, fully or even frozen at all.


2026-04-09 18:09:31.752209

What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran After 5 Weeks of War

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. is seeking proposals for a Space Innovation Hub. The hub would provide a space for research, development and manufacturing. The center is part of a larger plan to expand the state's aerospace and defense industry. The state is also looking to expand its space tourism industry, which has been booming.


2026-04-09 18:10:04.444199

World leaders welcome the Iran cease-fire but want the Strait of Hormuz opened soon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet to begin “direct negotiations” with Lebanon “as soon as possible,” he said. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries. The Israeli prime minister says he gave the order in response to requests from Lebanon.


2026-04-09 18:10:35.843114

After Cease-Fire, Iranians Are Left to Pick Up the Pieces

Iran will require any tankers to use the northerly route close to its coastline, raising questions over whether western or Gulf state-linked vessels will be willing to risk transit. The Financial Times reported earlier that Iran wants every ship transiting the strait to pay a toll in cryptocurrency as well as the opportunity to assess what the ships are carrying.


2026-04-09 18:10:47.497172

War Decimated Iran’s Leadership and Pushed Up a New Generation

Vali Nasr, a scholar of Iranian politics at Johns Hopkins University, spoke with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep about whether war has made the Iranian regime stronger. Nasr says that the new leadership in Iran is "much more extreme" with regards to how they've handled the people in their country.


2026-04-09 18:11:19.709156

China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-Fire, Iranian Officials Say

Dabis sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to talk about the difficult production, Sundance acclaim and the deeply personal real-world stories behind the film. Ben Hania and actor Saja Kilani spoke with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz about the task of blending reality with narrative.