Monday, 20 April 2026

NPR News: Ukraine's fast-growing defense tech sector takes center stage in Iran war

Ukraine's fast-growing defense tech sector takes center stage in Iran war
While Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested, anti-drone tech is taking center stage in the Iran war.

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Sunday, 19 April 2026

NPR News: U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies

U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night.

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NPR News: School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?
With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026

NPR News: North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North's eastern Sinpo area.

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NPR News: US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship
The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

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NPR News: US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship
The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

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NPR News: Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed
Jay found himself sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, after attempting to break into a building on his college campus. A fellow inmate's unexpected words brought him comfort — and changed the course of his life.

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