WASHINGTONPOST (Natalie Allison) - ‘Pray that we are on God’s side,’ Vance says of U.S. role in Iran war
When asked whether he shared Trump’s view that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran carried divine backing, the vice president declined to go as far.
SUBSTACK (The Grayzone) - Senior BBC Iran reporter exposed as opposition activist
After a top reporter at the BBC drew outrage for publishing a quote demanding Iran be nuked, she’s been revealed as a dedicated regime change activist whose career was launched by a CIA-founded propaganda network. Serious questions remain about the BBC’s editorial process.
This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. On April 6, 2026, horrified social media users began drawing attention to an extraordinary statement allegedly provided to the BBC by a twenty-something Iranian: “About them hitting energy infrastructure, using an atomic bomb, or leveling Iran – my honest reaction is that I’m okay with all of these.” Three hours later, as the uproar grew, the quote suddenly vanished from the BBC’s article. It had been replaced by a far less controversial criticism of the Iranian government. The episode raises serious questions about the BBC’s editorial process, as well as the background and motivations of the author…Open
NYTIMES (Blake Gopnik) - How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists
Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture “Fountain.”
NYTIMES (Blake Gopnik and Daniel Arnold) - A Brief History of 4 Urinals
Marcel Duchamp’s original “Fountain” sculpture vanished within days of its 1917 appearance. He later introduced these versions in response to demand.
NYTIMES (Blake Gopnik) - Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It.
Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.
NYTIMES (Susan Dominus) - Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
A pill that lets men keep their hair is rewriting the rules of masculinity.
NYTIMES (Katrina Miller) - NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public
While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Former Astronaut José Hernández discusses NASA's historic Artemis II Mission | Wake Up America
José Hernández, former NASA Astronaut, joined Tuesday’s “Wake Up America” and discussed the Artemis II mission. Astronauts saw the opposite side of the moon as a whole, the first return to the moon by humans since the Apollo mission.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Former CIA Operative: Trump deadline is for a difficult decision | National Report
On Tuesday's "National Report," former CIA Covert Operations Officer Mike Baker and Dr. Nazee Moinian discussed President Trump's threats to escalate attacks on Iranian infrastructure.