NPR News: 04-10-2026 1AM EDT
Key Takeaways
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Middle East ceasefire faces extreme skepticism
“The first two days of the ceasefire have been shaky with strikes of varying severity happening in Lebanon, Iran, Israel, and the Gulf Arab states. The Iranians I spoke to at the border didn't wanna be named fearing reprisal upon their return, and none of them believed that the temporary truce would hold.”
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Netanyahu authorizes direct negotiations with Lebanon
“Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to give the ceasefire a boost Thursday. He said he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah militants. Lebanese authorities have not yet responded.”
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Melania Trump denies any Epstein ties
“Melania Trump also denied that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump and said that she is not one of Epstein's victims. She urged congress to hold public hearings for them. Melania Trump's statement seemed to come out of the blue.”
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Artemis II astronauts set for splashdown
“The Artemis two astronauts are preparing for Friday evening's return to Earth. The three Americans and one Canadian are now under 150,000 miles from home after setting a new distance record during Monday's lunar flyby. They're aiming for a splashdown in the Pacific off the coast of San Diego.”
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Seeing and imagining share neural circuits
“The scientists found that the same neurons that fire when someone looks at an object also fire when a person imagines that object. The finding supports earlier evidence from brain scans suggesting that seeing and imagining activate the same circuits.”
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