Your World Tonight Lunar milestone, war rescue mission, prediction markets, and more
Apr 6, 2026
Nora Young, CBC tech reporter who digs into prediction markets and regulation. Deanna Sumenak-Johnson, CBC space reporter covering Canada’s role on Artemis II and lunar milestones. Katie Simpson, Washington correspondent on U.S. political and security moves. They discuss the Artemis II distance record and new lunar views. They cover a daring Iran rescue and shifting regional tensions. They explore prediction markets and regulatory questions.
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Trump Uses Rescue To Tighten Iran Ultimatum
- Donald Trump set a hard deadline for Iran and framed the weekend rescue of two U.S. aviators as a demonstration of U.S. strength to pressure negotiations.
- Katie Simpson reported Trump demanded Iran accept terms by Tuesday 8 p.m. or face strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Covert Rescue Of Injured US Aviator
- The U.S. detailed a covert CIA operation that distracted Iranian forces, enabling the recovery of a badly injured weapons systems officer.
- Katie Simpson described the soldier scaling cliffs, treating his wounds, transmitting his location and being flown out at sunrise on Easter.
Artemis II Crew Breaks Distance Record
- Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II crew became the farthest-traveling humans, observing the Moon and Earth together from beyond previous Apollo limits.
- Hansen described dedicating a bright lunar crater to Commander Reed Wiseman's late wife Carol, adding an emotional personal touch to the milestone.