The Plain News — Morning Edition — Monday, April 13, 2026

        April 13, 2026

The Plain News — Morning Edition — Monday, April 13, 2026

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Melania Trump calls for Congress to hear from Epstein survivors
Melania Trump has urged Congress to hear testimonies from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. This request has prompted responses from lawmakers and alleged victims regarding actions by the Department of Justice.

Melania Trump made a public appeal for Congress to hear from Jeffrey Epstein survivors.
Lawmakers and alleged victims are demanding more action from the Department of Justice.
Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General of the United States.

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U.S.
Tennessee Guardsman charged after applying on spoof hitman website
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman faces charges for applying to be a hitman on a spoof website. The Department of Justice confirmed the application was made on a site designed as a joke.
The individual is a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
The application was submitted to a spoof 'rent-a-hitman' website.
The Department of Justice has filed charges against the individual.
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U.S.
Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign
Representative Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor of California. This decision follows multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Swalwell has denied the allegations against him.
Calls for Swalwell to resign from Congress have increased.
The allegations include claims of lewd text messages and rape.
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U.S.
FAA proposes flight cuts at O'Hare Airport
The FAA has proposed a reduction in the number of flights at Chicago's O'Hare Airport for the summer season. This decision follows disputes between airlines operating at the airport.
The FAA is requesting airlines to reduce flight schedules at O'Hare Airport.
The proposal is aimed at preventing congestion during peak travel times.
The decision is influenced by operational conflicts between major airlines at the airport.
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U.S.
U.S. military to enforce blockade on ships from Iran
The U.S. Central Command announced a blockade on vessels from Iran's ports starting at 10 a.m. EDT. This decision follows the failure of peace talks after 21 hours of negotiations.
The blockade will apply to vessels of all nations.
The announcement was made by U.S. Central Command.
Peace talks lasted 21 hours before breaking down.
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World
Ukraine and Russia report ceasefire violations
Ukraine and Russia reported numerous violations of a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter. The ceasefire was initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of thousands of ceasefire violations.
The ceasefire was intended to last for 32 hours.
The situation has led to increased tensions between the two countries.
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World
Gaza ceasefire does not increase aid flow
A ceasefire in Gaza was established six months ago. Restrictions on aid continue to affect the region.
The ceasefire was initiated by President Trump.
Israel's blockade of Gaza remains in place.
Aid delivery has not significantly increased since the ceasefire.
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World
U.S. to blockade Iranian ports; Orbán concedes election defeat
President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of peace talks. Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the Hungarian election after 16 years in office.
President Trump stated the U.S. will blockade Iranian ports.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have ended without an agreement.
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the Hungarian election.
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World
U.S. and Iran negotiations conclude without agreement
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran ended without a resolution. Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, provided insights on the current diplomatic status.
The U.S. and Iran held negotiations over the weekend.
No agreement was reached during the discussions.
Robert Malley served as the U.S. special envoy for Iran.
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World
U.S. to block ships from Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The U.S. announced plans to block ships from Iranian ports following unsuccessful peace talks with Iran. Oil prices increased as a result of this development.
The U.S. will block ships from Iranian ports.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran did not result in an agreement.
Oil prices surged after the announcement.
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Business
UK considers adopting EU single market rules
The UK government is proposing new legislation that may allow the adoption of EU single market rules. This has implications for parliamentary oversight of future agreements with the EU.
The UK government is introducing legislation regarding EU single market rules.
The proposed legislation may affect parliamentary scrutiny of future EU agreements.
The move is part of ongoing discussions about UK-EU relations.
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Business
Approval granted for nuclear power station construction
Rolls-Royce announced plans for a nuclear power station in Britain. The project is expected to create 8,000 jobs.
Rolls-Royce received approval to build a nuclear power station.
The project is projected to create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
The construction is part of the UK's strategy to increase nuclear energy capacity.
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Business
Anthropic announces AI model identifies security flaws
Anthropic reported that its new AI model detected security vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. This development follows a trend of improved AI capabilities in identifying software bugs.
Anthropic's model found security flaws in every major operating system and web browser.
AI models have shown significant improvements in bug detection.
The announcement was made in April 2026.
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Business
Women receive majority of new jobs in past year
Women accounted for most of the new jobs created in the last year. Economists are discussing strategies to increase job opportunities for men.
Women received the majority of new jobs over the past year.
An economist suggested making certain job sectors more appealing to men.
The discussion includes sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing.
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Business
Governments implement internet censorship during Iran conflict
Governments are blocking internet access and restricting social media posts related to the Iran war. Experts report that these censorship efforts have varied in effectiveness.
Governments have blocked internet access in areas affected by the Iran war.
Social media posts related to the conflict have been banned.
Access to commercial satellite images has been restricted.
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Technology
Suspect arrested for arson at Sam Altman's residence
A 20-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with a fire at the perimeter gate of Sam Altman's home in San Francisco.
San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect.
The incident involved a Molotov cocktail.
The perimeter gate of the residence was set on fire.
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Technology
Government report highlights AI risks
A government report indicates that advanced Artificial Intelligence systems may pose significant risks to human existence. The report calls for US intervention.
The report warns of an 'extinction-level threat' from advanced AI systems.
Ret. Admiral James Stavridis commented on the historical context of technological advancements.
The report emphasizes the need for regulatory measures regarding AI.
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Technology
Meta stops Facebook ads for social media addiction lawsuits
Meta has ceased running advertisements on Facebook that recruit individuals for lawsuits related to social media addiction. This decision follows a recent legal ruling in California.
Meta lost a trial in California regarding social media addiction.
The company has pulled ads that sought plaintiffs for related lawsuits.
The trial outcome may influence future legal actions against social media companies.
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Technology
Amazon to discontinue support for older Kindle devices
Amazon will end support for Kindle devices released before 2013. Users of these devices will no longer be able to download new e-books.
Kindle devices released before 2013 will lose access to new e-books.
The decision affects users who own older Kindle models.
Amazon announced the change in a statement.
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Technology
Apple announces Vision Pro headset
Apple has introduced the Vision Pro headset, its first new product in seven years. The device integrates virtual and augmented reality technologies.
The Vision Pro headset was announced by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
The headset combines virtual images with live video of the real world.
The product launch marks Apple's first new hardware release since 2017.
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