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April 10, 2026

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Trump says he’s directing the Pentagon to release files related to UFOs and aliens

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing agencies to release files pertaining to “alien and extraterrestrial life.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “based on the tremendous interest shown,” he would be directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and officials at other relevant agencies “to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and

April 10, 2026

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Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops are to remain

A two-week ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to be shaky after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and US President Donald Trump said American forces will remain “in place” until the Islamic Republic fully complies with the “real” ceasefire agreement. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The latest developments in the war come after the US and Iran both claimed victory after they reached a two-week ceasefire agreement on Tuesday night, but fresh violence in Lebanon threatened to scuttle the deal. In an early Thursday morning social media post, Trump said the

April 10, 2026

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Iran Draws Red Line; ‘No Talks’ With Trump Unless U.S. Meets Key Demand – Report

‘Will Set U.S. Assets On Fire If…’: Iran’s Lethal Message To Trump & Allies Ahead Of Islamabad Talks Iran issued a stark and calculated warning to the United State amid the ongoing fragile ceasefire. An informed source, speaking to Tasnim News Agency, signals that Iran is preparing for all possible scenarios—even as it claims to remain committed to the ceasefire. Tehran suspects Washington may be playing a “double game”—stalling talks while allowing Israel to continue the fight. The warning escalates sharply—if the ceasefire collapses or negotiations fail to meet Iran’s expectations, U.S. interests across the region could once again come

April 10, 2026

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‘Jeopardy!’ contestant Jamie Ding set to try for 20 consecutive wins

April 9, 2026, 3:06 p.m. ET A “Jeopardy!” contestant is having a historic run. Contestant Jamie Ding captured his 19th consecutive win on April 8, bringing his total winnings to $539,573 and cementing him on the game show’s leaderboard. Ding, a native of the Detroit area, is among the top 10 in “Jeopardy!” history. His 19th win tied him for the eighth spot for most consecutive wins. Separately, Ding is ranked seventh in all time highest winnings from regular-season play, according to a Facebook post by the game show. Ding has a career total of 618 questions correct and 42 incorrect, according to TheJeopardyFan.com.

April 10, 2026

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As the U.S. invests in rare earths, a mine that was broke and underwater 10 years ago is now a game-changer

About a decade after he bought a shuttered rare earths mine that was, literally, partially underwater, MP Materials CEO James Litinsky has transformed his business into a pivotal player in America’s national security.  Since taking over the rare earth industry from the United States in the 1990s, China has dominated the entire supply chain. That includes the mining, processing and especially the making of super-powered magnets using these elemental metals, which are essential components inside smartphones, robotics, fighter jets and drones. When President Trump enacted his tariff plans in April 2025, China responded by restricting sales of some rare earth

April 10, 2026

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Is Trump using steel from Luxembourg to build White House ballroom? Breaking down claim

@realDonaldTrump. “It Is My Great Honor to Raise the Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum from 25% to 50%, Effective Wednesday, June 4th. Our Steel and Aluminum Industries Are Coming Back like Never Before. This Will Be yet Another BIG Jolt of Great News for Our Wonderful Steel and Aluminum Workers. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Truth Social, 30 May 2025, truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114599330494282325. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026. —. “Whitehouse.gov/Articles/2025/0.” Truth Social, 18 Mar. 2025, truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114186506719638528. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026. “Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses into the United States.” The White House, 17 Oct. 2025,

April 9, 2026

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BREAKING: U.S. PCE Data In Line with Expectations. EURUSD shows no reaction!

Key Data: U.S. Personal Spending (m/m): 0.4% (forecast: 0.5%, previous: 0.4%) PCE (m/m): 0.4% (forecast: 0.4%, previous: 0.4%) PCE Core (m/m): 0.4% (forecast: 0.4%, previous: 0.4%) PCE (y/y): 3% (forecast: 3%, previous: 2.8%) PCE Core (y/y): 2.8% (forecast: 2,8%, previous: 3.1%) U.S. Personal Income (m/m): -0.1% (forecast: 0.3%, previous: 0.4%) Why these data matter: PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) measures changes in consumer spending and is a key gauge of inflation in the U.S. The PCE Core index, which excludes food and

April 9, 2026

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of breaking ceasefire

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April 9, 2026

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of breaking ceasefire

The two-week ceasefire in Iran is already in question. Iran has accused the United States and Israel of violating the terms of the deal. The allegations come after Israel launched what it calls its most powerful attacks yet on Lebanon Wednesday. The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said in retaliation, it launched “a large barrage” of rockets at a settlement in Israel. Download the SAN app today to stay up-to-date with Unbiased. Straight Facts™. Point phone camera here The Israeli military announced Thursday morning it killed Ali Yusuf Kharshi, the nephew and personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem, in Wednesday’s strikes. They say Kharshi “played a central role” in providing Qassem security. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said Wednesday’s strikes claimed the lives of at least 182 people. Lebanon not

April 9, 2026

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NASA

Join us for continuing live coverage of NASA’s Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. Four astronauts aboard the agency’s Artemis II test flight around the Moon made history at 1:56 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 6, when they reached 248,655 miles from Earth—surpassing the farthest distance ever traveled by humans, a record previously set by Apollo 13 in 1970. The crew members are scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Artemis II Images Source link