https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/21/nasa-curiosity-rover-finds-organic-molecules-mars
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars
Scientists think they are looking at chemical building blocks of life preserved for 3.5bn years…
The ‘unregistered Americans’: because of their parents, they do not exist
Hundreds in the US have no birth certificate or Social Security number. Some covet this ‘off-grid’ status – but it means being barred from ordinary life…
‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out
An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’…
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/21/ecuador-us-boat-strike-survivors
Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented by it’
“You and I and everyone else who supported him – you wrote speeches for him, I campaigned for him – I mean, we’re implicated in this for sure,” Carlson said. “It’s not enough to say, ‘Well, I changed my mind’ – or like, ‘Oh, this is bad – I’m out,’” he told his brother...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/tucker-carlson-regrets-trump-support
Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo
Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the US…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/afghan-refugees-us-congo
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments, court rules
The law is among the pushes by Republicans, including Donald Trump, to incorporate religion into public schools. Critics say it violates the separation of church and state while backers argue that the Ten Commandments are historical and part of the foundation of US law...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/texas-public-schools-ten-commandments
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges
It is “very odd” to charge a corporate entity with these crimes, said Andrew Tessman, a former federal prosecutor who handled financial fraud cases.
“To prove wire fraud, you have to show that the defendant had intent to defraud. That’s hard to do even when you’re talking about an individual person. To establish that an entire corporate entity had intent to defraud seems exceptionally difficult,” he said. “Same goes for bank fraud. Difficult crime to prove because you have to prove what is going on inside someone’s head at the moment they are conducting the financial transactions. Easier to do with an individual because you can get the context from other witnesses and sometimes emails or texts.”
“I don’t think they can prove their case at trial,” he added...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/doj-southern-poverty-law-center-investigation
‘He talks too much’: how Trump’s erratic commentary is the real block to an Iran deal
US president’s contradictory statements only make Tehran more wary of anything but the most watertight deal…
Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’
Declaration comes amid intense efforts to bring two sides together in Pakistan for new round of talks…
Trump ECONOMIC COLLAPSE Hidden in Plain Sight
Max from @UNFTR dissects the latest round of economic data releases and explains how the stock market can continue to pump out gains while the rest of the US economy craters. This episode also features an important clip of former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talking about how we are not prepared for the next crisis and how it’s probably already begun. He would know.
RFK Jr. Testimony Breakdown: Measles, Medicaid Cuts & Misinformation EXPOSED (Dr. Zachary Rubin; Bench to Bedside podcast)
Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu break down the most shocking moments from RFK Jr.’s April 16, 2026 testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee.
From controversial comments about ADHD and “reparenting,” to misleading claims about measles outbreaks, vaccine messaging, Medicaid cuts, and nutrition policy, this episode separates fact from fiction using real medical evidence.
If you want to understand what’s actually happening in U.S. health policy right now, and what it means for patients, this episode is essential listening.
00:00 – Intro + DC trip recap
03:10 – Inside the hearing: first impressions
06:45 – RFK Jr. “reparenting” comments + full context
12:30 – Why the ADHD claims are dangerous (and wrong)
16:10 – Measles outbreak: what’s actually happening
20:40 – Vaccine misinformation vs reality
25:15 – Mennonite communities & vaccine outreach
29:30 – Missed interview + key takeaway from Congressman Beyer
32:10 – AHRQ cuts: why this is a BIG deal for healthcare
38:20 – Food pyramid myth vs MyPlate reality
43:45 – Nutrition education in medical school (truth vs rhetoric)
50:10 – Role of dieticians (what doctors actually do)
54:20 – Medicaid cuts explained (what’s really happening)
1:00:15 – “Rural Health Transformation Plan” breakdown
1:04:50 – Microplastics, EPA rollbacks & public health risks
1:09:30 – Food dyes: U.S. vs Europe myth
1:14:20 – Final thoughts: what surprised us most
1:18:10 – Call to action + closing
From controversial comments about ADHD and “reparenting,” to misleading claims about measles outbreaks, vaccine messaging, Medicaid cuts, and nutrition policy, this episode separates fact from fiction using real medical evidence.
If you want to understand what’s actually happening in U.S. health policy right now, and what it means for patients, this episode is essential listening.
00:00 – Intro + DC trip recap
03:10 – Inside the hearing: first impressions
06:45 – RFK Jr. “reparenting” comments + full context
12:30 – Why the ADHD claims are dangerous (and wrong)
16:10 – Measles outbreak: what’s actually happening
20:40 – Vaccine misinformation vs reality
25:15 – Mennonite communities & vaccine outreach
29:30 – Missed interview + key takeaway from Congressman Beyer
32:10 – AHRQ cuts: why this is a BIG deal for healthcare
38:20 – Food pyramid myth vs MyPlate reality
43:45 – Nutrition education in medical school (truth vs rhetoric)
50:10 – Role of dieticians (what doctors actually do)
54:20 – Medicaid cuts explained (what’s really happening)
1:00:15 – “Rural Health Transformation Plan” breakdown
1:04:50 – Microplastics, EPA rollbacks & public health risks
1:09:30 – Food dyes: U.S. vs Europe myth
1:14:20 – Final thoughts: what surprised us most
1:18:10 – Call to action + closing
Interview:
Gov. J.B. Pritzker On Invoking the 25th Amendment & Trump's Iran TACO Deal (Find Out podcast on YouTube)
We are very excited to have Governor J.B. Pritzker (D. IL) on the Find Out Podcast. Governor Pritzker has long been one of Trump's loudest critics, fighting him every step of the way. Last year, Governor Pritzker was the first Democratic Governor and potential 2028 presidential candidate to call for invoking the 25th Amendment. Pritzker renewed his call after Trump threatened to end Iran's whole civilization if they didn't meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reaching a two week ceasefire, Governor Pritzker also points out that Trump didn't really secure much of a deal with Iran after all his threats. In fact, Governor Pritzker points out that Mr. Art Of The Deal ended up with another TACO deal. It's very clear that something is mentally wrong with Trump, especially after this whole ordeal, and now is the perfect time to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Trump's illegal war with Iran wasn't the only thing on our minds when we interviewed the Governor. Pritzker opens up about how Trump still owes every American family $1,700 after the Supreme Court ruled his tariffs were illegal. The Governor also touches upon his ideas for Democrats to address affordability concerns including homeownership, raising wages and making it easier to join or start a union.
00:37 Please Welcome One Of America's Best Governors
00:50 Trump's Iran TACO Deal
02:43 Costs Were Coming Way Down Under Joe Biden
03:39 Every American Is Owed $1,700 From Trump's Tariffs
07:40 Invoking The 25th Amendment
11:10 What Can Democrats Do?
13:53 Addressing The Affordability Crisis That Trump Made Worse
17:10 Thank You Governor For Your Time
17:54 The Types Of Democrats We Need Running On The National Level
20:10 Don't Rule Out Zohran Mamdani On Anything
23:04 The People Who Were Cheering For Trump A Year Ago Are Now Calling For His Removal
24:19 Joe Rogan & Theo Von Going Back & Forth On Trump
29:03 J.D. Vance Being Completely In The Dark On Iran
30:46 The Massive Flips In Wisconsin
36:46 Desperate For Someone Who Will Never Do That Again
39:08 Strait Of Hormuz Closed Again
Trump's illegal war with Iran wasn't the only thing on our minds when we interviewed the Governor. Pritzker opens up about how Trump still owes every American family $1,700 after the Supreme Court ruled his tariffs were illegal. The Governor also touches upon his ideas for Democrats to address affordability concerns including homeownership, raising wages and making it easier to join or start a union.
00:37 Please Welcome One Of America's Best Governors
00:50 Trump's Iran TACO Deal
02:43 Costs Were Coming Way Down Under Joe Biden
03:39 Every American Is Owed $1,700 From Trump's Tariffs
07:40 Invoking The 25th Amendment
11:10 What Can Democrats Do?
13:53 Addressing The Affordability Crisis That Trump Made Worse
17:10 Thank You Governor For Your Time
17:54 The Types Of Democrats We Need Running On The National Level
20:10 Don't Rule Out Zohran Mamdani On Anything
23:04 The People Who Were Cheering For Trump A Year Ago Are Now Calling For His Removal
24:19 Joe Rogan & Theo Von Going Back & Forth On Trump
29:03 J.D. Vance Being Completely In The Dark On Iran
30:46 The Massive Flips In Wisconsin
36:46 Desperate For Someone Who Will Never Do That Again
39:08 Strait Of Hormuz Closed Again
Interview:
Iran talks on hold over Trump's blockade - POLITICO
Vice President JD Vance, who'd planned to fly to Islamabad, remained in Washington over the impasse...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/21/iran-talks-hold-over-trumps-blockade-00885019
Trump will participate in marathon Bible-reading event with other top Republicans | PBS News Inbox
Trump's appearance will be from the Oval Office, where he will read from the seventh chapter of 2 Chronicles, set during King Solomon's dedication of the temple in ancient Jerusalem. In it, God promises forgiveness if a future generation rebels then repents: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
Trump administration's rollback of regulations frustrates some in MAHA movement : NPR
The list of grievances with the EPA is long and includes the agency moving to roll back drinking water standards for PFAS, or forever chemicals, and weakening protections against air pollutants like mercury, arsenic, ethylene oxide and more. It's OK'd pesticides and insecticides with known health risks and on the carcinogen formaldehyde proposed there's a safe level of exposure for humans. Alexandra Munoz, who has a Ph.D. in toxicology, advocates alongside many in the MAHA coalition on issues like pesticides...
The hidden power keeping wages low : Planet Money : NPR
Monopsony is a cool word for an important idea, especially in labor markets: when employers face limited competition for workers, they gain power to pay them less and treat them worse than they otherwise could.
While Robinson and other scholars believed monopsony power could be a significant force in the economy, for a long time mainstream economists treated monopsonies as a kind of unicorn — found only in rare circumstances, like small towns with a single dominant employer or companies that employ highly specialized kinds of workers who don't have other job options.
But in a new book, The Wage Standard: What's Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It, the economist Arindrajit Dube offers a theory — drawing on a growing body of peer-reviewed research — that monopsony power is much more widespread throughout the economy than previously thought, even in markets that at first blush seem rather competitive. And that matters because monopsony power could be used to suppress wages…
https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2026/04/21/g-s1-118071/the-hidden-power-keeping-wages-low
Southern Poverty Law Center says it is under Justice Department investigation - POLITICO
The Southern Poverty Law Center said Tuesday that the Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the nonprofit regarding their use of informants...
Trump’s surgeon general pick faces mounting GOP opposition - POLITICO
Add abortion and psychedelics to the list of reasons many Republicans oppose Casey Means...
The Bet that Built a Temple (Dan McClellan and Dan Beecher; Data Over Dogma podcast)
This episode, we'll be talking about 1 Esdras. It's a book you won't find in most Bibles these days, yet you will find most of the stories it contains. And if Esdras sounds a lot like the name of another Biblical book to you, that's not a coincidence. So what is Esdras? Why is it different from its biblical cousin, and why was one chosen over the other (unless you're in Ethiopia)?
1:25 The Missing Book: Introducing 1 Esdras
2:24 Where Does 1 Esdras Come From?
4:41 Chiasmus & Biblical Structure
8:29 Why Cyrus the Great is Called "Christ"
10:52 The Bizarre Bodyguard Bet
15:40 Which is Strongest: Wine, The King, Women, or Truth?
21:36 The Zerubbabel Reveal & Rebuilding the Temple
25:02 Why Did They Pray Toward Jerusalem?
27:03 The Babylonian Origin of the 7-Day Week
28:07 Parallels to Ezra and Nehemiah
30:12 The Court Tale Motif in the Bible
31:05 Outro
Chapters:
0:00 Intro1:25 The Missing Book: Introducing 1 Esdras
2:24 Where Does 1 Esdras Come From?
4:41 Chiasmus & Biblical Structure
8:29 Why Cyrus the Great is Called "Christ"
10:52 The Bizarre Bodyguard Bet
15:40 Which is Strongest: Wine, The King, Women, or Truth?
21:36 The Zerubbabel Reveal & Rebuilding the Temple
25:02 Why Did They Pray Toward Jerusalem?
27:03 The Babylonian Origin of the 7-Day Week
28:07 Parallels to Ezra and Nehemiah
30:12 The Court Tale Motif in the Bible
31:05 Outro
Interview:
RFK Jr.’s followers will help the GOP in midterms, Kennedy adviser tells POLITICO’s Health Summit - POLITICO
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to tour key battleground states later this year to tout his MAHA agenda and rally support for the Republican Party…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/21/rfk-maha-calley-means-midterms-00884885
Bipartisan group rolls out labor rights notification bill - Live Updates - POLITICO
“American workers have a right to unionize in the workplace and fight for fair wages,” said Hawley in a separate statement. “That’s why I’m introducing legislation to ensure that employees have basic visibility into their fundamental rights.”
The proposal is part of a “pro-worker” framework championed by Hawley, who has urged his party to embrace more populist-leaning policies. It’s frequently speculated he could run for president in 2028, even as Hawley has batted that down...
Mullin: No more money to pay DHS employees as of May - POLITICO
Mullin added that almost two-thirds of the department’s workforce remains furloughed and called on Democrats to explain why they are “putting homeland at risk” and urged that Democratic holdouts be “held accountable.”
Democrats say Republicans are to blame for not passing a bipartisan bill that unanimously cleared the Senate in March that would fund most of the department…
This is how Democrats say Oversight Republicans are trying to quash the Epstein investigation - POLITICO
The committee chair has started hosting frequent “roundtables,” where his members can’t force subpoena votes...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/21/congress-epstein-oversight-subpoenas-00882501
Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says
Israeli soldiers and settlers are using gendered violence and sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, human rights and legal experts say.
Palestinian women, men and children have reported attacks, forced nudity, invasive and painful body cavity searches, Israelis exposing their genitals, including to minors, and threats of sexual violence...
AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them
Fraudsters are using the promise of fake roles to trick job-seekers out of money, personal information or both, and with the help of AI they are more convincing than ever. But there are ways to spot them…
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/apr/21/how-to-avoid-ai-online-job-recruitment-scams
Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract fears
The US spy tech company Palantir published a manifesto extolling the benefits of American power and implying some cultures are inferior to others – in what MPs have called “a parody of a RoboCop film” and “the ramblings of a supervillain”.
“Some cultures have produced vital advances; others remain dysfunctional and regressive,” wrote Palantir in a 22-point post on X over the weekend, which also called for an end to the “postwar neutering” of Germany and Japan...
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/palantir-manifesto-uk-contract-fears-mps
Pennsylvania court strikes down ban on use of Medicaid funds for abortions
Victory for abortion rights groups as court finds state’s constitution guarantees a right to abortion…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/pennsylvania-medicaid-abortion-funds
Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025
Output from solar farms rose by a third while electricity from fossil fuels fell, research from thinktank reveals…
Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege Inbox
“The evidence uncovered today is clear as day: Amazon is working to make your life more unaffordable,” Bonta said in a statement. “The company is price fixing, colluding with vendors and other retailers to raise costs for Americans beyond what the market requires – beyond what is fair.”…
US spending on ‘reckless’ Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN
Head of UN’s humanitarian agency frustrated that $2bn weekly cost of conflict comes amid big cuts to aid budgets…
LIVE DEBATE [God is Not Good] 1-19-2026 (Justin and team, DZ Debates on YouTube)
Caller questions are answered by a team of experts in biology and evolution, as well as Islam and the Bible.
TIMESTAMPS
29:30 Devin [Atheist] - Handling grief
39:15 Sacred Scars [Friendly] - Who is the Son of Man?
50:55 Alex - If God does it, it is good
1:37:30 Pete - Lost a daughter
2:17:25 Dreamy - pro-Divine Command
2:47:05 Rodrigo [Muslim] - Predestination
4:04:29 Eatenplace [Friendly] - Kurzgesagt
4:10:35 Muslim - God is always correct
4:54:00 Veritas
39:15 Sacred Scars [Friendly] - Who is the Son of Man?
50:55 Alex - If God does it, it is good
1:37:30 Pete - Lost a daughter
2:17:25 Dreamy - pro-Divine Command
2:47:05 Rodrigo [Muslim] - Predestination
4:04:29 Eatenplace [Friendly] - Kurzgesagt
4:10:35 Muslim - God is always correct
4:54:00 Veritas
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