Weather Briefing for Friday, April 10 , 2026

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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Dry with warming temperatures today and Saturday and low relative humidity values each afternoon. The low humidity will increase fire weather concerns across the area. Permission from local officials and extreme caution are advised if attempting outdoor burning.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY....Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

..SATURDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

..SUNDAY...Sunny....Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

..SUNDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Local and state-wide burn bans are in place until further notice.

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS THE REGION FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Fine fuels remain very dry thanks to a lack of rainfall and low relative humidity the last few days. Although winds will be light today, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent again this afternoon and evening. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started.

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NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)

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State and Local News

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Carolina: Albemarle and Charles Towne (1663-1680) | The Other States of America: History Portal



• Roundtable examines homelessness divide in Sylva [Smoky Mountain News]

Helene debris could intensify wildfire risk for 10+ years, forest officials say | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• 2026 Atlantic hurricane season expected to ease after intense 2025 activity [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• NC’s data center tax breaks could reach billions, Stein says. He wants lawmakers to cut them [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Senate candidate Roy Cooper promises to lower costs at rally in Durham [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Senate candidate Michael Whatley says US must prevent Iran nuclear capacity [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Rural hospital asks NC lawmakers for help in the face of federal cuts [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Other News

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Iran Mines Strait of Hormuz, Forces Ships Through the 'Tehran Toll Booth' in Its Waters | What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, April 9, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• AP News Liveblog [AP News]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• BBC Liveblog [BBC News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

Here's what will happen with Artemis II after Friday's splashdown off San Diego coast | CBS News



Day 41 Iran war briefing: Will the Strait of Hormuz ever fully reopen? | Sky News



Shell-Shocked Lebanon and China Plays Mediator in the Iran War - April 9 | Here's the Scoop | NBC News



• Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats [AP News]

• Melania Trump's forceful Epstein denial draws bipartisan support from lawmakers [Fox News]

• Oil Holds Gain After Attacks Lower Saudi Production Capacity [Yahoo News]

• Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation plan hits snag as nomination hearing is delayed [CNBC]

US-Iran Talks; Israel Agree To Direct Lebanon Talks | Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/10/2026 | Bloomberg Television



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 9, 2026 | ABC News



PBS News Hour full episode, April 9, 2026 | PBS NewsHour



Washington Today (4-9-26): NATO Sec. Gen. on allies & Iran War; First Lady denied ties to Epstein | C-SPAN



Iran will play the Strait of Hormuz card amid fragile ceasefire | World News Tonight | TVP WORLD



• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 09, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors [BBC News]

A Statement by First Lady Melania Trump | TThe White House




• Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein, slams reports on email with Ghislaine Maxwell [The Hill]

• Pareidolia is seeing things like faces in random objects [EarthSky]

• Dragonflies can see a color humans can’t and it could change medicine [Science Daily ]

• Laptops Are About to Get Very Exciting Again… Thanks to Nvidia [Gizmodo]

• Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry, but will require redesign [Ars Technica]

• All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10 [Space.com]

Holes In Spaceships - How Long Can You Survive?) | Anton Petrov



The Level1 Links with Friends Show April 10 2026: Long Live Jonathan



• Another Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits the Jackpot, Scoring $225K BTC Reward [Decrypt]

• Old Bitcoin whales sold $271M in BTC: Is crypto rally at stake? [Coin Telegraph]

Bitcoin: Bear Market Resistance Band | Benjamin Cowen


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Published at 6.00am on Friday, April 10, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins







Both are in drydock for maintenance. Comfort is due out in April, Mercy in July. There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. That's funny, because the Mercy won't be available until July 2026 and the Comfort won't be available until at least April 2026. 42m Reply Top fan Bobby Coggins There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. -->

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Franklin Town Council Proclaims April 9th as Local News Day

Summary

At the Town Council meeting in Franklin, North Carolina, Mayor Stacy J. Guffey proclaimed April 9, 2026, as Local News Day in the town. 

The mayor emphasized the critical role of local news for transparency, public participation, and especially during emergencies (citing the importance of local radio during Hurricane Helene). He highlighted that local journalism is essential for a healthy democracy, civic engagement, and providing reliable information to the community in both normal times and crises. After reading the formal proclamation, the mayor invited representatives from local news outlets to come forward and accept the proclamation. Five individuals came up:

Mia Overton, editor of The Franklin Press
Lilly Knoepp, senior Western North Carolina reporter for NC Local
Bobby Coggins, representing Macon Media
Morgan Stewart, representing Macon Sense
Dan Finnerty, representing Macon Sense

Local News Day in Franklin, NC



Mayor Stacy J. Guffey

"I can't think of anything more important than what we do on this town council, than public participation and people in the public having an idea of what we, what we do as a town council, transparency, and in government.

And for that reason, I'm proud to proclaim April 9, 2026, as local news day.

I think we found out how important local news is back during Helene when there were times that was the only, the only word you could get was over good old fashioned radio signal.

And in fact, I know there's been some discussion since then about revamping some of the local services during emergency times.

So during an emergency or non-emergency, local news is critical to advancing the public good.

So I'm going to read this proclamation and then have anyone who is here with a local news source to come up front to accept the proclamation.

Proclaimation

Whereas Americans overwhelmingly say local news and information is the most important and most trusted source of news.

Whereas local journalism is a foundational element of a functioning and healthy democracy.

Whereas local journalism equips communities for civic engagement and action.

Whereas communities across the state are joining together to recognize and celebrate the importance of local news on April 9th.

Whereas the town of Franklin and surrounding community rely on trusted local news for reliable vetted information both in daily living and in moments of crisis.

Whereas the town of Franklin is home to several news outlets who continually share information with the public freely and with transparency.

Whereas the town of Franklin recognizes the critical importance of local news in many forms.

Now therefore, I, Stacy J. Guffey, Mayor of the town of Franklin, on behalf of the town council of the town of Franklin, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2026 as Local News Day in Franklin, North Carolina and commend its observance to all residents and visitors adopted this 6th day of April 2026.

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Published at 2.15pm on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, April 08, 2026

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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK

1. Frost will be possible across much of the region tonight. A Frost Advisory may be needed. Protection of sensitive vegetation will be required in some locations.

2. Fire weather remains a concern through the rest of the week as a dry air mass takes up residence across the region. Outdoor burning will become dangerous this afternoon due to low relative humidity values, gusty winds, and dry fuels. A statewide burn ban remains in effect for all of North Carolina.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

..THURSDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

..THURSDAY NIGHT....Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

..FRIDAY....Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

..FRIDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Local and state-wide burn bans are in place until further notice.

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS THE REGION FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

A dry air mass will move into the region today with the relative humidity dropping to around 25 percent for several hours this afternoon across the region. The low humidity combined with occasional wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph will make outdoor burning dangerous this afternoon.

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NEWS UPDATES
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State and Local News

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Carolana: The Road to Carolina (1629-1663) | The Other States of America: History Portal



• Brad Hoxit permanently removed as Graham County Sheriff [Smoky Mountain News]

US Forest Service restructuring raises questions for WNC forests | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visits WNC to highlight storm relief efforts [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Senate Leadership Fund pledges $71 million for Whatley against Cooper in NC [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• New DHS secretary vows to ‘ease the pain’ after slow WNC Helene recovery under Noemy [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Judge removes Graham County sheriff, finds he stalked wife's ex-husband [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Other News

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• Pro-Iran Hackers Target Critical U.S. Energy and Water Infrastructure [Gizmodo]

What the Ship! | Top 5 Maritime Stories as of April 6, 2026| What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, April 7, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• AP News Liveblog [AP News]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• BBC Liveblog [BBC News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

Details on Iran's 10-point proposal at center of 2-week ceasefire | CBS News



Trump agrees to suspend bombing Iran for two weeks | Sky News



Deadly explosion rocks Panama Canal bridge | NBC News



• Oil prices drop and stocks rally after Trump’s ceasefire announcement [CNN]

• North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties [AP News]

• Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill [Fox News]

• Oil prices crater after Trump announces two-week ceasefire in US-Iran war [Yahoo News]

• Oil prices plunge below $100 after Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire [CNBC]

Relief Sweeps Through Markets on US-Iran Ceasefire Plan | The China Show 4/8/2026 | Bloomberg Television



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 7, 2026 | ABC News



PBS News Hour full episode, April 7, 2026 | PBS NewsHour



Washington Today (4-7-26): Pres. Trump threatens Iran in post 'whole civilization will die tonight' | C-SPAN



Orbán, Trianon and Hungary’s Politics of Trauma | How We Got Here | TVP WORLD



• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 05, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost [BBC News]

• Europe mulls the prospect of a NATO without the US [News.com.au]

• Democrats build on overperformance streak in Wisconsin, Georgia elections [The Hill]

• Artemis 2 best images here. Astronauts heading home [EarthSky]

• Did a black hole just explode? This “impossible” particle may be the evidence [Science Daily ]

• Anthropic’s New Model Is So Scarily Powerful It Won’t Be Released, Anthropic Says [Gizmodo]

• Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon [Ars Technica]

• A satellite just captured images of a tsunami being born. Here's why that's a big deal [Space.com]

Something is Making Mars Spin Faster (and 7 Other New Discoveries) | Anton Petrov



The Level1 Links with Friends Show April 8 2026: AI Like Me



• Solana Exchange Stabble Warns Users to Pull Liquidity After North Korean Hacker Scare [Decrypt]

• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF set to launch on Wednesday [Coin Telegraph]

Stocks and Geopolitical Conflict | Benjamin Cowen


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Published at 6.00am on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins







Both are in drydock for maintenance. Comfort is due out in April, Mercy in July. There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. That's funny, because the Mercy won't be available until July 2026 and the Comfort won't be available until at least April 2026. 42m Reply Top fan Bobby Coggins There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. -->

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April 2026 Franklin Town Council Agenda

The Franklin Town Council will be having their monthly meeting for April 2026 tonight at 6pm. the public agenda and agenda packet are posted below. Macon Media is unable to stream live coverage of the meeting, but will post articles and video later in the week.

PUBLIC AGENDA

1. Call to Order - Mayor Stacy Guffey

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Mayor Mike Lewis

3. Adoption of the April 6, 2026 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for April 6, 2026 - Town Council
A.) Approval of Minutes
1. February 20 and 21 Special Called Meeting Minutes - Town Council Retreat
2. March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

B.) Budget Amendment

C.) Refer Rezoning to Planning Board for Review

5. Introduction/Proclamation
A.) Chad Stone, Firefighter - introduction by Interim Fire Chief Justin Setser
B.) Proclamation - Local News Day - April 9, 2026 - Mayor Stacy Guffey

6. Public Session

7. Items from Council
A.) Revisit Resolution designating Main Street as Uptown and establishing the areas of Downtown East and Downtown West Franklin for Official and Promotional Use - Vice-Mayor Mike Lewis

B.) Appointment of Councilman Travis Higdon as Alternate to the Regional Planning Organization (RPO) - Mayor Stacy Guffey

C.) Appointment of Main Street Beautification Town Council Subcommittee - Mayor Stacy Guffey

D.) Discuss Litter Clean Up - Mayor Stacy Guffey

8. New Business
A.) Request Approval of Change Order 1 for Clearwell and High Service Pump Station Project - Town Manager Amie Owens

B.) Request Approval of Amendment to Capital Project Ordinance and Budget Amendment for Clearwell and High Service Pump Station - Town Manager Amie Owens

C.) Request Approval of Contract Amendment and Budget Amendment to provide Davis-Bacon Administration as a requirement of the EPA grant funding - Town Manager Amie Owens

D.) Request Approval of Change Orders 1 and 2 for Sunnyside Inclusive Play Area Project - Town Manager Amie Owens

E.) Request Approval of Amendment to Capital Project Ordinance and Budget Amendment for Sunnyside Inclusive Play Area Project - Town Manager Amie Owens

F.) Request Approval of multi-year contract for software for Genoptic Smart Display - Town Manager Amie Owens

G.) Request Approval of Purchase of Equipment for Fire Department - Town Manager Amie Owens

H.) Request Approval of Letter of Support for Macon County PARTF Grant Application - Town Manager Amie Owens

I.) Request Approval of Annual Audit Contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, PA - Finance Director Sarah Bishop

9. Departmental Updates
A.) Finance / Main Street – Sarah Bishop, Finance Director
B.) Planning / IT / Facilities – Justin Setser, Town Planner/IT Director
C.) Police Department – Chief Devin Holland
D.) Website Preview – Town Manager Amie Owens

10. Announcements
A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, May 4, 2026
B.) Special Called Meeting - Budget Discussion - Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall Board Room - notice will be posted

11. Closed Session
Enter into Closed Session under North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.11(a)(3) Attorney-Client Privilege

12. Adjourn

AGENDA PACKET [Download 122-page PDF] 

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Published at 3.20pm on Monday, April 06, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Monday, April 06, 2026

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Cooler and drier weather will be on tap today through tonight, as high pressure builds in from the northwest. Highs today will be a few degrees below normal, and lows will be near normal tonight. Despite a weak, dry cold front crossing the mountains tonight, the mountain valleys may decouple and cool down enough for some patchy frost.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

..TODAY....Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

..TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

..TUESDAY....Patchy frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.

..TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

..WEDNESDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER



Local and state-wide burn bans are in place until further notice.



Hazardous fire weather conditions will be possible across parts of the area early to middle of this week.

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NEWS UPDATES
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State and Local News

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• Paxton Media Group acquires nine titles from Community Newspapers, Inc. [Graham Star]

Officers honor passed NC representative and fire chief amid anti-speeding campaign | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• 'My heart grieved': Loved ones celebrate life of longtime politician Rep. Mike Clampitt [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• NC joins lawsuit over Trump’s mail-in ballot order, calling it an unconstitutional power grab [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Who paid to help oust NC’s Phil Berger? Voters may never know. Here’s why [Raleigh News and Observer]

• 2026 homelessness count results are in. But who make up the numbers? [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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• Iran Beefs Up Defenses, Recruits Children as It Prepares for Ground War [WSJ]

Strait of Hormuz WEEK 5 Update | Is the Strait OPEN or CLOSED? | Have We Gone Full Looney Tunes?| What's Going on With Shipping?



• Iran Update Special Report, April 4, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• AP News Liveblog [AP News]

• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]

• BBC Liveblog [BBC News]

• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]

• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]

Mission to rescue U.S. airman from Iran: What we know | CBS News



'You'll be living in hell': Trump warns Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz | Sky News



Meet the Press Full Episode — April 5 | NBC News



• How Pam Bondi lost her job [CNN]

• Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images [Reuters]

• It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby [AP News]

• Airman rescue shows US can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran, former Pentagon official warns [Fox News]

• How income and costs affect everyone differently [Yahoo News]

• Trump’s Iran ultimatum and signals of a possible deal keep investors on tenterhooks [CNBC]

Bloomberg This Weekend | Daring Rescue Mission, OPEC Meeting on Energy Crisis, TMZ Goes to DC | Bloomberg Television



ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 5, 2026 | ABC News



Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds | PBS NewsHour



Q&A Podcast: Jennifer Levasseur, Space History Curator | C-SPAN



Pipeline scare before elections: Plot or political setup? | World News Tonight | TVP WORLD



• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 05, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]

• What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran [BBC News]

• Malaysia joins growing list of countries turning to WFH amid fuel crisis [News.com.au]

• Trump drops Easter Sunday f-bomb in new threat to Iran [The Hill]

• 'Simple' popular vote plan would mean chaos for 2028 election | Opinion [USA TODAY]

Assessing Iran's military power after a month of war | DW News



• Visible planets and night sky guide for April [EarthSky]

• Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry [Science Daily ]

• I Regret to Inform You That the Artemis II Astronauts Are Having Lots of Screen Time [Gizmodo]

• Trump proposes steep cut to NASA budget as astronauts head for the Moon [Ars Technica]

• NASA's Artemis 3 mission: Practicing docking in Earth orbit [Space.com]

First Scientific Confirmation of Consciousness in a Tiny Fish | Anton Petrov



Artemis II: Was it Everything I Expected? | Scott Manley



• AI Giant Anthropic Files to Launch 'AnthroPAC' Amid Clash With Trump Administration [Decrypt]

• Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026 [Coin Telegraph]

Bitcoin: The Dangers of Complacency | Benjamin Cowen


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Published at 6.00am on Sunday, April 05, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins







Both are in drydock for maintenance. Comfort is due out in April, Mercy in July. There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. That's funny, because the Mercy won't be available until July 2026 and the Comfort won't be available until at least April 2026. 42m Reply Top fan Bobby Coggins There was an incident a US Navy submariner was airlifted by a Danish Defense Seahawk helicopter, deployed from the Vædderen, a Danish military patrol ship. Maybe he's upset that we required medical assistance from them. -->

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