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French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
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French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet

Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC
The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
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The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
Rob Stein | Apr 23, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
Meta will lay off 10% of its staff
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Meta will lay off 10% of its staff
John Ruwitch | Apr 23, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
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Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
Joel Rose | Apr 23, 2026, 7:29 PM UTC
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
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Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
Rachel Treisman | Apr 23, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella.
Stephen Thompson | Apr 23, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
Lisa Hirsch | Apr 23, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind
A new study looks at an unexpected force that played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.
Ari Daniel | Apr 23, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know
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.
Bill Chappell | Apr 23, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC
Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks after the two sides met at the White House for a high-level negotiation.
NPR Staff | Apr 23, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
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