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The Plain News — Morning Edition — Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Virginia voters to decide on congressional redistricting amendment
Virginia voters will vote on a constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting. The amendment could lead to a new map that may increase Democratic representation.

The vote will take place on Tuesday.
The proposed map could allow Democrats to gain up to four congressional seats.
The amendment is part of the midterm election process.

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U.S.
Virginia votes on redistricting referendum
Virginia residents are voting on a referendum regarding redistricting. The outcome may affect the state's congressional map.
The referendum is scheduled for Tuesday.
The proposed changes could impact the Democratic Party's representation.
Republicans have expressed concerns about the potential effects of the redistricting.
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U.S.
Doctors request Supreme Court to maintain mifepristone restrictions
A group of doctors filed a request with the Supreme Court to keep restrictions on mifepristone in place. The court faces a deadline to respond to the request.
The request was submitted on Tuesday.
The deadline for the Supreme Court to act is Wednesday night.
Mifepristone is a medication used for abortion.
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U.S.
Tennessee Air National Guardsman faces charges for online hitman application
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman has been charged after applying to a spoof website offering hitman services. The Department of Justice confirmed the charges.
The individual applied to a website designed as a joke.
The FBI investigated the application.
Charges were filed by the Department of Justice.
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U.S.
Congress receives briefing on missing U.S. scientists
Congress was briefed on the status of U.S. scientists who are currently missing. The briefing included information on ongoing investigations.
U.S. Congress received a briefing regarding missing scientists.
Details of the investigations were shared during the briefing.
The identities and locations of the missing scientists were not disclosed.
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World
U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is scheduled to end tomorrow. Confirmation hearings for the Federal Reserve chair nominee are taking place today.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to expire on April 22, 2026.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain uncertain.
The confirmation hearing for Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee is occurring today.
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World
Ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends
The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is set to end on Wednesday. A U.S. delegation is scheduled to travel to Pakistan for discussions.
The ceasefire agreement ends on Wednesday.
President Trump announced a U.S. delegation will visit Pakistan.
Iran has not confirmed its attendance at the talks.
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World
Japan removes ban on lethal weapons exports
Japan's government approved the removal of a ban on lethal weapons exports. This decision marks a change in Japan's postwar defense policy.
The Japanese government endorsed the removal of the ban on lethal weapons exports.
This policy change aims to strengthen Japan's arms industry.
The decision reflects a shift in Japan's postwar pacifist stance.
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World
Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella costume
Madonna announced a reward for the return of a costume that went missing after her performance at Coachella. She stated that the items are significant to her history.
The costume disappeared after Madonna's performance with Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella.
Madonna has publicly offered a reward for the return of the missing items.
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World
Gulf aluminum shipments affected by Strait of Hormuz blockades
Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted aluminum shipments from the Gulf region. Prices for aluminum have reached a four-year high.
U.S. blockades and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded aluminum shipments.
Aluminum prices have increased to a four-year high.
The situation highlights vulnerabilities in global supply chains.
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Business
Kevin Warsh nominated for Federal Reserve chair
Kevin Warsh is nominated by President Trump to lead the Federal Reserve. His confirmation hearing is scheduled before a Senate committee.
Kevin Warsh has previously served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
The Senate committee will evaluate his nomination today.
Confirmation may face delays due to external factors.
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Business
CEO discusses tariff refund application process
The CEO of a Minnesota baby products manufacturer detailed her experience with the tariff refund application process. The discussion occurred during an interview with NPR.
The CEO applied for a refund related to tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.
The interview was conducted by NPR's Michel Martin.
The company is based in Minnesota.
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Business
Steel Dynamics Reports Increased Demand
Steel Dynamics reported strong demand for its products. The company attributes this demand to existing tariffs on steel imports.
Steel Dynamics expects strong demand for several years.
The company cited Trump-era tariffs as a factor in demand.
Nucor and Cleveland-Cliffs also reported positive market conditions.
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Business
Employee terminated after raising concerns about company contracts
Billie Little was employed by Thomson Reuters for approximately 20 years. She was dismissed after questioning the legality of federal immigration agents' use of the company's products.
Billie Little worked for Thomson Reuters for about 20 years.
She was fired after raising concerns about contracts with ICE.
Little questioned whether ICE unlawfully used Thomson Reuters products.
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Business
Unemployment rate decreases as fewer individuals seek employment
The unemployment rate has declined. This change is attributed to an increase in the number of people not actively looking for work.
The unemployment rate fell in the latest report.
More individuals are not actively seeking employment.
The data indicates a shift in labor market participation.
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Technology
Claude Mythos AI tool claims to outperform humans in cybersecurity tasks
Claude Mythos is an AI tool developed by a company that asserts it can perform certain hacking and cybersecurity tasks more effectively than humans. This claim has raised concerns in the financial sector.
Claude Mythos is an AI tool developed for cybersecurity tasks.
The company claims it can outperform humans in some hacking tasks.
Concerns have been raised in the financial sector regarding the implications of this technology.
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Technology
Global tech outage linked to software update
A widespread tech outage affected airlines, banks, casinos, package deliveries, and emergency services. The outage was traced to a software update from the U.S.-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
The outage impacted multiple sectors worldwide.
The root cause was identified as a software update from CrowdStrike.
The event is being described as potentially the largest tech outage in history.
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Technology
Government report highlights risks of advanced AI systems
A government report indicates that advanced artificial intelligence systems may pose significant risks to human existence. The report calls for intervention from the US government.
The report describes advanced AI systems as a potential extinction-level threat.
Retired Admiral James Stavridis commented on the historical context of technological advancements.
The report emphasizes the need for US government action regarding AI risks.
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Technology
Booking.com reports security breach affecting customer reservations
Booking.com announced a security breach that may have compromised customer reservations. The company has implemented changes to customer PINs.
Booking.com confirmed a security breach affecting customer accounts.
The company changed customer PINs as a protective measure.
Booking.com did not disclose the number of affected customers.
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Technology
Tim Cook announces departure from Apple
Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple. John Ternus will succeed him.
Tim Cook has served as CEO of Apple since 2011.
John Ternus is currently the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple.
The transition in leadership comes as Apple faces challenges in product innovation and market competition.
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