News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
Donald Trump said time is running for Iran to make a deal, adding that there are 48 hours left before “all hell” will be let loose
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) April 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The U.S. military was racing on Saturday to find an American airman who was still missing a day after Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet over the southwestern part of the country. While the search continued, Israel launched a heavy wave of airstrikes on Tehran. Follow live updates.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) April 4, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Iran says new air defence system used to target US fighter jet reut.rs/4duDhZl
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 4, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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Trump administration detains relatives of killed Iranian general Soleimani
— Politico (@politico.com) April 4, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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BREAKING: The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says an airstrike has hit near its Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a security guard and damaging a support building. Follow AP's live updates.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 4, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report reut.rs/4ttjuyi
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 4, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
— NPR (@npr.org) April 4, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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“They were going to come. It was going to be a big thing. We were going to go to the beach right after. All those plans had to go out the window because they said ICE would be here."
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) April 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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President Donald Trump wants the Transportation Security Administration to turn over more airport security screening to private companies, according to his new 2027 budget proposal. https://cnn.it/4sh7b7g
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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A federal judge on Friday halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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The fast-growing Springs Fire in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings.
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13’s record
— Politico (@politico.com) April 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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