#1Trump Rejects Iran's 10-Point Peace Plan as Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
President Trump dismissed Iran's 10-point proposal as "a joke," casting doubt on the fragile two-week ceasefire reached just days ago. Iran's plan demands full sanctions relief, control of the Strait of Hormuz, withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Middle East, and release of frozen Iranian assets. Delegations from both sides are expected in Islamabad today for Pakistan-brokered negotiations.
Source: [Fox News Radio](https://radio.foxnews.com/2026/04/09/its-a-joke-trump-rejects-irans-10-point-plan-as-ceasefire-hangs-by-a-thread/)
#2Markets Rally as Dow Turns Positive for 2026 on Ceasefire Hopes
U.S. stocks rose for a second consecutive day as oil prices pulled back from highs above $100 per barrel, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average turning positive for the year. Crude remains elevated near $98 as investors remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Economists warn that the conflict's inflationary effects — from fertilizer to shipping costs — may persist regardless of the ceasefire's outcome.
Source: [The Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/09/stock-market-today-live-coverage/)
#3Former Ally MTG Calls for 25th Amendment; Trump Fires Back
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for President Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment, posting "Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness." Trump responded by calling her a "ranting lunatic," completing a dramatic rupture between the two former allies. Republican Clay Fuller won the special election to fill Greene's vacated Georgia seat.
Source: [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-trump-ally-marjorie-taylor-greene-joins-left-wing-calls-25th-amendment-iran-deadline-nears)
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**Top World Stories**
#1Israel Pounds Lebanon with Heaviest Strikes of the War Despite Ceasefire
Israel launched its most intense bombardment of Beirut and southern Lebanon since the conflict began, even as Hezbollah initially paused attacks under the U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework. Hezbollah subsequently fired rockets at northern Israel, breaking its own pause. Iran is demanding Lebanon be included in the ceasefire agreement.
Source: [Newsmax](https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/israel-lebanon-airstrikes/2026/04/08/id/1252219/)
#2Ceasefire Teeters as Iran May Have Mined the Strait of Hormuz
Intelligence reports suggest Iran may have deployed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, even as it pledged to reopen the critical shipping lane under the ceasefire deal. The strait handles roughly 20% of the world's oil supply. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have intercepted dozens of drones and ballistic missiles in recent days.
Source: [Newsmax](https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-9-2026/2026/04/09/id/1252312/)
#3Pakistan Brokers Islamabad Talks as U.S.-Iran Negotiations Begin Today
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited both U.S. and Iranian delegations to Islamabad for direct negotiations beginning Friday. Tehran has confirmed it will attend. The talks represent the most significant direct diplomatic engagement between the two nations since the conflict escalated.
Source: [Newsmax](https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-April-8-2026/2026/04/08/id/1252169/)
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**Science & Technology**
#1Artemis II Astronauts Set to Splash Down Tonight After Historic Moon Mission
NASA's Artemis II crew — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen — will return to Earth tonight at 8:07 p.m. EDT, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The 10-day mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972 and includes the first Black astronaut, first woman, and first Canadian to travel to the moon. The Orion capsule will re-enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds up to 24,000 mph.
Source: [Fox News Live Updates](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/artemis-ii-astronauts-describe-unbelievable-lunar-eclipse-ahead-of-re-entry-splashdown)
#2Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Scientists Track Data Loss 100x Faster
Researchers have developed a new method to measure quantum information loss over 100 times faster than previous techniques, addressing one of quantum computing's most fundamental problems — the unpredictable disappearance of stored information.
Source: [ScienceDaily](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260407193857.htm)
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**Wildcard**
**Over 400,000 Kit-Kat Bars Stolen in Massive European Chocolate Heist**
More than 400,000 special Formula 1 car-shaped Kit-Kat bars were stolen in transit between Italy and Poland. Nestlé has launched a "Kit-Kat Tracker" website where consumers can enter an eight-digit batch code to check if their chocolate was part of the heist. No suspects have been identified.
Source: [Shepherd Express — News of the Weird](https://shepherdexpress.com/puzzles/news-of-the-weird/news-of-the-weird-week-of-april-9-2026/)
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