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NPRVP Vance is in Budapest to support Hungarian PM Orban, who is trailing in the polls
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5775711/vp-vance-is-in-budapest-to-support-hungarian-pm-orban-who-is-trailing-in-the-polls?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into All Things Considered @all-things-considered-npr
In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5776640/trump-ceasefire-deadline-for-launching-a-massive-escalation-in-the-iran-war?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into All Things Considered @all-things-considered-npr
Ars TechnicaTrump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science
Congress rejected huge cuts to science in 2026, but Trump is trying again.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/trumps-next-budget-once-again-calls-for-massive-cuts-to-science/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Congress rejected huge cuts to science in 2026, but Trump is trying again.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/trumps-next-budget-once-again-calls-for-massive-cuts-to-science/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel
The charter renewal gives Kennedy broad authority to pick anyone for the panel.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/04/after-court-loss-rfk-jr-gives-himself-more-power-over-cdc-vaccine-panel/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
The charter renewal gives Kennedy broad authority to pick anyone for the panel.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/04/after-court-loss-rfk-jr-gives-himself-more-power-over-cdc-vaccine-panel/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
President Trump is threatening to find and jail the journalist who first reported that a USAF fighter jet crew member was awaiting rescue in Iran, unless the reporter reveals the source. Fox News and Washington Post were among the initial news outlets to report the story.
TechmemeThe US IRS is yet to issue guidelines on whether prediction market gains should be taxed as derivatives, gambling winnings, or income, worrying accountants (Kate Knibbs/Wired)
https://www.wired.com/story/nobody-knows-how-to-file-taxes-on-prediction-market-wins-and-losses/
http://www.techmeme.com/260407/p18#a260407p18
Nearly 50 years later, Cincinnati may get a real 'WKRP'
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5775485/nearly-50-years-later-cincinnati-may-get-a-real-wkrp-radio-station?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump's deadline looms as strikes in the Middle East intensify
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5775790/trumps-deadline-looms-as-strikes-in-the-middle-east-intensify?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump repeats threats to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges if deal isn't reached
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5775799/trump-repeats-threats-to-bomb-irans-power-plants-and-bridges-if-deal-isnt-reached?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Morning Edition @morning-edition-npr