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5 things to know for April 24: Iran war, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Epstein files, Meta layoffs, Georgia wildfires<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/24\/us\/5-things-to-know-for-april-24-iran-war-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-epstein-files-meta-layoffs-georgia-wildfires<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-04-24 06:54:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cnn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a polite and respectful summary of the key points from the article using an unordered list:<\/p>\n

– A US special forces soldier involved in the Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro’s capture has been arrested for allegedly betting on the operation, making $400,000 in the process.
\n– The Iran conflict has reached eight weeks, with President Trump not providing a timeline for resolution.
\n– New US military plans are being developed to target Iran in the Strait of Hormuz should the ceasefire fail.
\n– A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has been extended for three weeks amidst ongoing attacks between Israel and Hezbollah.
\n– The Justice Department’s Inspector General is launching a review into the handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
\n– Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, plans to lay off 10% of its workforce and close thousands of open roles due to tech industry trends, especially AI.
\n– Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency due to severe wildfires exacerbated by an exceptional drought.
\n– Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved the merger of CNN and HBO with Paramount Skydance, a pivotal move for the global media industry.
\n– The war in Iran has the potential to raise condom prices due to production delays affecting one of the largest condom makers.
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