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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Artemis II: A New Milestone Beyond Earth

NASA’s Artemis II has taken a giant leap, sending four astronauts on a seven‑hour orbit around the moon that pushes them farther from Earth than any human has ever traveled. The crew, made up of three Americans and one Canadian, reached more than 250 000 miles away during the flyby. This milestone m

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Five Stocks That Made Headlines This Week

The big U. S. markets finished the week on a high note, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all posting gains. Several shares caught traders’ eye for different reasons. Virgin Galactic shot up more than 24 percent, closing at $3. 07 after hitting an intraday peak of $3. 09. The jump follows buzz that

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

NASA’s science budget faces another big cut—what’s really at stake?

For the second year in a row, a new budget plan suggests slashing NASA’s science spending by nearly half. If passed, missions studying planets, stars, and Earth’s climate could be delayed or scrapped entirely. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch soon, and missions to Titan and near-

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

From Brewery Owner to City Hall: Why Business Skills Matter in Local Government

Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Flat‑Fee Advice: Why Old Fees Are Out of Date

Technology has quietly changed many ways we pay for things, from cell‑phone minutes to movie rentals. In finance, a similar shift is happening. Investors now have easy access to research tools and digital planners that once required big teams. Yet most advisers still charge a percentage of the asset

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

AI at Work: Helping or Endangering Your Career?

Many workers today feel caught in a tough spot with AI. They see it as both a tool and a threat. Around 30% of Americans worry their jobs could disappear because of AI, and some students even change their majors because of it. This fear isn’t surprising. Companies are spending huge amounts of money

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

A rare chance to watch a solar eclipse from space

The Artemis 2 crew is about to witness something no one on Earth can see. While most people will have to wait years for the next big eclipse, these astronauts will get a front-row seat during their trip around the moon. On Monday evening, as they zoom past the far side of the moon, the sun will vani

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why Adolescence Stands Out Among Crime Dramas

Adolescence isn’t just another crime show—it’s a bold experiment in storytelling that strips away the usual drama to show raw, painful truths. Set in the UK, the four-hour series follows Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his classmate Katie. But unlike typical thrillers, it doesn’t rely on

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

Turkey’s Money Moves: What Investors Are Saying About Future Rate Hikes

Turkish leaders have told investors that they believe their recent actions will keep the economy stable, even as global energy costs rise. In London meetings this week, the central bank governor and finance minister answered questions from foreign investors about possible interest rate increases.

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Women’s unpaid chores put them at risk – what can be done?

The study looks at how the heavy load of unpaid care and household work pushes women toward illness, especially during COVID‑19. Researchers held four discussion forums in Uganda and Kenya with local people and government officials to hear how women experience this work, how it is talked about in po

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