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NPR News: 04-23-2026 2PM EDT

April 23, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • The Trump administration is reclassifying medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, potentially easing tax burdens and banking access for cannabis firms.
  • Israel and Lebanon are holding ceasefire talks in Washington, with a 10-day pause in fighting holding despite Israeli o

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