Rest In Paradise1h ago

Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/health/iris-long-dead.html

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Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92

A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.

The New York Times
Rest In Paradise1h ago

Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Painter of Hotly Topical Images, Dies at 46

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/arts/design/celeste-dupuy-spencer-dead.html

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Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Painter of Hotly Topical Images, Dies at 46

Her vibrant yet brooding work explored the crises of the Trump era, with paintings depicting the Jan. 6 riots and a mangled Confederate monument.

The New York Times
Verdant Square Network2h ago

Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/4/18/lebanese-man-removes-israeli-flag-from-castle-in-southern-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

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Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).

Al Jazeera
Verdant Square Network3h ago

UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South Sudan https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/4/18/un-aid-chief-warns-of-possible-full-scale-famine-in-south-sudan?traffic_source=rss

#aljazeera #worldnews #VSN

Verdant Square Network3h ago

Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/4/18/trump-thanks-gulf-states-for-their-tremendous-support?traffic_source=rss

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Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support

‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera
Verdant Square Network3h ago

Best Eco-Friendly Standing Desks for a Sustainable Home Office in 2026 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/best-eco-friendly-standing-desks-for-a-sustainable-home-office-in-2026/

#green #environment #VSN

Verdant Square Network3h ago

Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/18/iran-war-live-tehran-says-president-trump-made-false-claims-amid-talks?traffic_source=rss

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Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks

Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.

Al Jazeera
Verdant Square Network3h ago

Best Portable Solar Panels and Power Banks for Eco-Conscious Consumers in 2026 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/best-portable-solar-panels-and-power-banks-for-eco-conscious-consumers-in-2026/

#green #environment #VSN

Verdant Square Radio4h ago

NOW PLAYING == 'BradCast' 4/17/2026 (Encore: Chaos, 'Ceasefire' Politics, Iran With the Upper Hand, with Mid-East expert Nicholas Grossman)

https://bradblog.com/audio/bradcast_encore_bradfriedman-results-housespecialga-supremecourtwi_nicholasgrossman-iranusceasefire_041726.mp3

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Verdant Square Radio4h ago

NOW PLAYING == Tarabuster with Tara Devlin 4/17/26: #GOP Conservatism is a Spiritual Sickness and a Moral Rot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyWR04ojMIw

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Tarabuster Fridays: GOP Conservatism is a Spiritual Sickness and a Moral Rot

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