Thursday, 30 April 2026

NPR News: How rising jet fuel prices are driving up the cost of fighting wildfires

How rising jet fuel prices are driving up the cost of fighting wildfires
The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of dollars.

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Wednesday, 29 April 2026

NPR News: How a father and daughter duped NYC's art world with fake Warhols and Banksys

How a father and daughter duped NYC's art world with fake Warhols and Banksys
A father and daughter in New Jersey have pleaded guilty to running a years-long counterfeiting scheme to trick art galleries and auction houses into buying forged paintings

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NPR News: Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

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NPR News: Camp Mystic parents ask Texas lawmakers to block the camp from re-opening

Camp Mystic parents ask Texas lawmakers to block the camp from re-opening
A Texas legislative commission heard testimony from families of some of the people who died in the 2025 flooding. Owners of the all-girls Camp Mystic also testified about emergency preparedness plans.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026

NPR News: Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents

Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.

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NPR News: Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.

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NPR News: How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt

How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt
Record low winter snows mean insufficient water in the Colorado River. Here's how a city that's first in line to be cut off is handling it.

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