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The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said
April 7, 2026 • The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.
April 7, 2026 • The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.
Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home

Pas mon problème! French police stand idly by as migrants crowd onto dinghies for Channel crossing - week after UK handed over £16.5m to cover patrols

2026-04-08

Dozens of migrants scrambled on to a dinghy heading to Dover as French police stood and watched just a week after two men drowned during a similar Channel crossing.

Minneapolis may legalize adult bathhouses — allowing adults to engage in sexual activity

2026-04-08

The Safer Sex Spaces Coalition argued that the ban discouraged outreach to communities and drove sex-related gatherings to “unsafe and inaccessible spaces.”

U.S. Forces Stand Ready to Resume Combat. The President May Not Be as Enthused.

2026-04-08

President Trump knows that even if a cease-fire runs out with no final agreement on the issues dividing Washington and Tehran, the political risk of renewing hostilities is high.

'Israel ready to resume war on Iran': Netanyahu reiterates Lebanon not part of truce deal

2026-04-08

Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing readiness to resume military action if objectives aren’t met. Despite cooperation with the US-Iran truce, Israel will continue striking Hezbollah. Meanwhile, 254 deaths were reported in Lebanon…

First ships pass Strait of Hormuz since Trump-Iran ceasefire, but traffic remains low amid confusion

2026-04-08

Iran is reportedly planning to demand that shipping firms pay tolls in cryptocurrency to let their oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Florida man arrested after allegedly burning his own home, killing man who tried to stop second blaze

2026-04-08

William Larsen faces arson and first-degree murder charges after allegedly setting fires and fatally stabbing a man in Floral City, Florida.

‘Why my child?’: Yemen’s Taiz mourns sniper’s killing of teen

2026-04-08

Yemeni child killed by suspected Houthi sniper while heading to school in Taiz sparks grief and outrage among locals.

Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office

2026-04-08

With elections in Georgia and Wisconsin Tuesday, Democrats continued to overperform, which the party started in 2025 when it regularly improved on its margins compared to the presidential race in 2024.

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster

2026-04-08

Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told The Associated Press on Wednesday in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.