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U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid
NPR Top Stories

U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid

Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.
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
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