The Plain News — Morning Edition — Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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The Plain News — Morning Edition — Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Front Page · U.S.
ICE confirms use of spyware for drug trafficking investigations
ICE's top official informed Congress that the agency is utilizing a spyware tool to intercept encrypted communications related to fentanyl trafficking.

ICE is using a spyware tool to monitor encrypted messages.
The information was disclosed in a letter to Congress.
The tool is aimed at fentanyl traffickers.

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U.S.
Bill Gates to testify before US Congress
Bill Gates will provide testimony to the US Congress regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities. This follows other high-profile individuals who have also agreed to testify.
Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before a congressional committee.
The committee is investigating the activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
Other high-profile figures have previously agreed to testify.
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U.S.
US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement includes conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire agreement on Tuesday.
The ceasefire allows for peace talks between the US and Iran.
Trump stated that the US has met its military objectives in Iran.
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World
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
The US and Iran have established a two-week ceasefire. This agreement follows coordinated attacks by the US and Israel on Iran.
The ceasefire is set to last for two weeks.
The agreement comes after over a month of military actions involving the US and Israel against Iran.
Details of the ceasefire terms have not been publicly disclosed.
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World
U.S. and Iran agree to ceasefire
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. This agreement was reached before a deadline set by former President Donald Trump.
The ceasefire will last for two weeks.
The agreement was reached just before Trump's deadline.
Clay Fuller won the U.S. House race in Georgia.
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World
Israel conducts air strikes in southern Lebanon
Israel launched air strikes in the Tyre and Nabatieh areas of southern Lebanon. This occurred shortly after a ceasefire was announced between the US and Iran.
Israel conducted air strikes in Tyre and Nabatieh.
The strikes occurred after a US-Iran ceasefire announcement.
No casualties have been reported from the strikes.
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Business
Impact of tariffs on small businesses reported
Small business owners report negative effects from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The tariffs were implemented on major trading partners in April 2025.
Tariffs were imposed on major trading partners in April 2025.
Small business owners report increased costs and reduced sales.
Some businesses have reduced staff or closed due to financial strain.
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Business
Report links legal sports betting to financial issues
A report from the New York Federal Reserve indicates a correlation between the rise of legal sports betting and financial problems among Americans. The report highlights increased instances of credit issues and bankruptcies in areas with expanded betting options.
The New York Federal Reserve published a report on the impact of legal sports betting.
The report found a correlation between sports betting and financial problems.
Increased credit issues and bankruptcies were noted in regions with expanded betting.
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Business
U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March
Employers in the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March. The unemployment rate decreased to 4.3%.
The unemployment rate decreased to 4.3%.
The number of people seeking work declined.
178,000 jobs were added by employers in March.
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Technology
OpenAI proposes four-day work week for firms
OpenAI has released policy ideas suggesting that companies consider a four-day work week. The proposals aim to address changes needed as artificial intelligence systems advance.
OpenAI published policy ideas regarding work schedules.
The proposals are intended to stimulate discussion on workplace adaptation to AI.
The suggestions include a four-day work week for firms.
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