Walter MurrowDaily News Briefing — 2026-04-21
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
Around the World in Brief
Norway / U.S. Politics: U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has departed President Donald Trump’s cabinet, the latest in a series of high-profile exits from the administration. Norwegian outlet…
Argentina’s ‘Pink Fairy’ Resurfaces — and Scientists Are Thrilled
A tiny, subterranean mammal known as the pink fairy armadillo has been spotted again in the Ñacuñán Biosphere Reserve in Mendoza province, Argentina. Park rangers and local residents confirmed the…
Wembanyama Makes NBA History
Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs center, has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year — and he did it unanimously, becoming the first player in league history to achieve…
The Onion Makes a Play for Alex Jones’ Infowars
In one of the more unusual legal-business stories of the week, satirical outlet The Onion is pursuing a court-backed deal to take temporary control of Alex Jones’ Infowars platform and transform it…
Amazon Pours Up to $25 Billion More into Anthropic
Amazon is deepening its bet on artificial intelligence with a massive new investment of up to $25 billion in AI company Anthropic, according to reporting by Der Spiegel. The deal strengthens an…
Deadly Shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids
A shooting at the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán — one of Mexico’s most visited archaeological sites — left two people dead and at least six injured on Monday. Among the fatalities was a Canadian…
Tim Cook Ends Nearly 15-Year Reign at Apple
In what may be the biggest corporate leadership story of the year, Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook will stand down after nearly 15 years at the helm of the world’s most valuable company. Apple…
Music Star D4vd Charged With Murder
In a story that has stunned the music world, prosecutors announced they will charge D4vd, the 21-year-old singer who created the viral anthem for Fortnite, with the murder of a teenage girl. The…