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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

Testing the limits: What keeps Artemis II's astronauts safe?

When the Orion spacecraft returns to Earth during Artemis II, it will face its biggest challenge yet. Traveling at speeds faster than a bullet, the capsule will hit temperatures hot enough to melt steel. This extreme heat is what makes the heat shield so critical - it's the only thing standing betwe

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

How astronauts use tiny lab tools to study space dangers

Space travel isn’t just about rockets and moon landings—it’s also a giant science experiment. NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a test flight around the Moon, but hidden among them were four tiny lab tools no bigger than USB drives. These aren’t ordinary gadgets; they’re organ chips

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Apr 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Nice Bags That Also Do the Job Right

Travel bags usually fall into two camps: the fancy kind that never gets used and the practical kind that looks like it was picked up at an airport lost-and-found. Béis tries to straddle that line. The Medium Hard Shell Roller and the Weekender Bag are designed to catch your eye on Instagram while st

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Apr 10 2026RELIGION

A BYU basketball player gets a special behind-the-scenes look at temple life

AJ Dybantsa, a former standout for BYU’s basketball team, recently got an unusual invitation—not to play on the court, but to visit one of the church’s most sacred spaces. He toured the Lindon Utah Temple alongside Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a high-ranking leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Eager Lions want veteran lineman to secure big wins

Detroit’s defense already has a rising star in Aidan Hutchinson. The young edge rusher is twice a Pro Bowler and could soon claim Defensive Player of the Year honors. Yet despite his talent, the Lions keep looking to pad the roster. This time analysts are eyeing Tennessee’s Jeffery Simmons as the mi

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

From Sportswriter to Pitcher: A Rookie’s Journey to the Big Leagues

Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

When presidents talk tough, critics cry war crime

During a heated online exchange, a world leader hinted at serious consequences if rivals refused to back down. His words suggested dramatic action against critical systems that keep a country running. Critics quickly labeled the statement reckless and dangerous, comparing it to some of history’s wor

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Apr 10 2026CRIME

How Close People Really Stay to Monsters

When a crime shocks a community, outsiders often wonder how the criminal could hide in plain sight. The idea of a killer living quietly among family members feels impossible to many. Yet history shows that even people closest to a criminal can miss the warning signs. Serial killers like John Wayne G

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Apr 10 2026HEALTH

How long can African swine fever survive in water?

The African swine fever virus is a tough survivor, especially in cold or dirty water. Scientists tested how long it can stay active in different water conditions. They found that in natural water, the virus lasted at least 42 days at temperatures of 4°C, 15°C, and 25°C. In very clean water, it survi

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Apr 10 2026CRIME

Sauk Centre Daycare Probe Raises Safety Questions

A Minnesota home daycare operator now faces serious charges after an infant’s death revealed major safety gaps. The 3-month-old arrived at the unlicensed facility in Sauk Centre for the first time a week before his tragic suffocation. Records show the center had no state approval despite operating f

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