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Trump administration's rollback of regulations frustrates some in MAHA movement
Trump administration's rollback of regulations frustrates some in MAHA movement
A major concern for the Make America Healthy Again movement is the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins, but the coalition is growing increasingly frustrated by the Trump administration's actions.
Will Stone | Apr 21, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC
Gunman at Mexican pyramids carried materials related to Columbine massacre
Gunman at Mexican pyramids carried materials related to Columbine massacre
The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and left at least 13 people injured at Mexico's iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the deadly 1999 high school shooting, authorities said Tuesday.
The Associated Press | Apr 21, 2026, 5:18 AM UTC
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Cuba's government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.
The Associated Press | Apr 21, 2026, 5:10 AM UTC
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.
The Associated Press | Apr 21, 2026, 4:04 AM UTC
The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars
The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars
The Onion says it has a new deal to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars media company. If approved, the satirical news website could turn Infowars into a parody of itself.
Tovia Smith | Apr 20, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. In letter, describes 15 years of emails
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. In letter, describes 15 years of emails
The 65-year-old Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware products, John Ternus, in September. Cook will remain with the company as executive chairman.
John Ruwitch | Apr 20, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC
Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct
Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who was under internal investigation, is leaving her position. She becomes the third cabinet departure of President Trump's second term.
Andrea Hsu | Apr 20, 2026, 9:43 PM UTC
The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | Apr 20, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC
Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship
Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship
President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Staff | Apr 20, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action
A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action
"We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.
Gabrielle Emanuel | Apr 20, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC
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