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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Snow surprises Colorado on a mid-April afternoon

On April 14, 2026, Colorado woke up to a winter surprise that felt more like December than spring. By late afternoon, the National Weather Service had tallied snowfall from mountain peaks to valley floors. Creede led the pack with nearly six inches, while nearby Silverton wasn’t far behind at just o

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

NASA's funding fight: Why one leader wants more cash for space dreams

A top U. S. senator is pushing back against plans to trim NASA’s budget next year. This isn’t the first time officials have clashed over space spending. Last time cuts were proposed, lawmakers fought back and gave NASA nearly $24. 4 billion instead. Now, the same politician is promising to keep fund

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Mission Milestones: From Lunar Orbit to Future Landings

The recent trip around the moon marked a major leap for space exploration. After returning safely to Houston, the crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—signaled that the next chapter is already in motion. NASA’s Artemis III is slated to test docking procedures between O

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Apr 12 2026WEATHER

Colorado Faces Fire Risk While Snowheads Return

A handful of counties in Colorado are under red flag warnings because the weather is hot, dry and windy. The Front Range, Eastern Plains and southern regions are the most affected. Wind speeds may hit 35 miles per hour and humidity can drop to just seven percent, creating a perfect storm for f

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Apr 12 2026EDUCATION

Future Pathways to the Stars

Young people in America are urged to look up and imagine adventures beyond our planet. A recent space mission highlighted that new records can only be broken if the next generation embraces science and exploration. For years, popular shows on public television have sparked curiosity about rockets

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Apr 12 2026SCIENCE

NASA’s Next Moon Mission: Why Artemis III Matters More Than You Think

NASA’s upcoming Artemis III mission isn’t just another spaceflight—it’s a critical stepping stone for humanity’s return to the Moon and beyond. Unlike earlier missions, this one focuses on testing new tech in real lunar conditions before astronauts attempt longer stays. The mission will push the lim

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

April’s Mixed Headlines: Sports, Politics, and Legal Battles Dominate the Week

Another NCAA basketball season wrapped up Monday when Michigan beat UConn 6-3 in a tight final game. This was big news for the Big Ten, marking their first men’s basketball championship in nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Illinois, a top contender just days before, got eliminated in the semifinals. This

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

Black Astronauts Reach for the Moon, Inspiring New Dreams

At just twelve years old, Naia Butler‑Craig dreamed of space after seeing Mae Jemison’s photo at her church in Orlando. Years later, she earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and met Victor Glover, the first Black man to orbit the moon. He told her, “Make the choice right, ” a message that stayed wi

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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Northern California cheers as NASA’s moon mission takes center stage

On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

Space dreams: What Americans have really thought about exploring beyond Earth

Back in 1949, most Americans didn’t believe moon rockets would ever work. Only 15% thought humans could reach the lunar surface within fifty years. Even in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the public was still cautious. About 40% guessed humans might land on the moon by 1980, but anothe

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