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A remote camera captured NASA’s Artemis II rocket lifting off as birds take flight near the launch complex at sunset. The image reflects both the scale of the launch and the surrounding wildlife.
The News Flicker·April 10, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard denied launching attacks on Persian Gulf states after Kuwait…
The News Flicker·April 10, 2026
Chick-fil-A has become a symbol of luck for Chinese students in the U.S., despite having no restaurants in China. The brand's name sounds like “checking files,” which students believe brings good fortune in visa applications. This belief is especially popular…
The News Flicker·April 10, 2026
The Trump administration is highlighting a 24% increase in individual tax refunds this season compared with those issued during the previous administration. The average refund is now $3,521, up 11% from last year. The boost comes after Republicans passed legi…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
An AP reporter describes how Israel's massive bombardment of Beirut stunned the city. Israel's biggest coordinated attack of the current war hit 100 targets in the space of 10 minutes on Wednesday afternoon, mainly in Beirut. As bombs fell, panicked commuters…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Om Power Transmission’s IPO, valued at Rs 150.06 crore, opened for subscription today. In the initial hours, the issue saw a 6% subscription on the 60.02 lakh shares on offer. The retail portion fared slightly better, with 11% subscription. The IPO will remai…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Pakistan is using shared history – and plenty of friends in high places – to bring the war to an end. Here why it’s had the sway to do it.
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Israel is establishing buffer zones in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. This marks a strategic shift following the October 7 attacks. The country is preparing for a prolonged conflict across the Middle East. This new doctrine acknowledges that regional adversaries c…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
Open access notables Why we need to explore conflict and competition around solar geoengineering, Möller & Young, PLOS Climate In an increasingly aggressive international political environment, solar geoengineering needs to be reconceptualized – not only as…
The News Flicker·April 9, 2026
A U.S. Army veteran has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist. An FBI assistant director said Wednesday that alleged actions by Courtney Williams put “our nation, our warfighters, and our allies at ris…
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026
A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the U.S. and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for those users. These bets were made e…
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026
Iran, the United States and Israel agreed Tuesday to a two-week ceasefire, an eleventh-hour deal that headed off U.S.
The News Flicker·April 8, 2026