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Artemis II Returns: Where, When and How to Watch

April 11, 2026

The Orion capsule carrying NASA’s Artemis II crew will re‑enter the atmosphere from its 10‑day lunar journey and splash down near San Diego. The re‑entry is scheduled for about 4:54 p. m. , when the craft will be roughly 400, 000 feet high. By 5:07 p. m. , it should land in the ocean roughly 50 to 6

celebrities

Space Hero Shatner Brings Star Trek Spirit to Steel City Con

April 11, 2026

In Monroeville, the former Double Tree hotel turned Legacy Event Center buzzed with excitement as William Shatner, best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk, arrived to meet fans at Steel City Con. Earlier that day, he had shared hopeful thoughts about NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, confident they

science

Black Astronauts Reach for the Moon, Inspiring New Dreams

April 11, 2026

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

entertainment

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on April 10, 2026

April 11, 2026

April 10, 2026 marks another round of birthdays for a mix of well-known faces in music, acting, and sports. Among them is Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, who turns 68 this year. Known for his smooth tunes and behind-the-scenes production work, he earned a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame back in 2013.

politics

Why the 25th Amendment Keeps Coming Up in US Politics

April 11, 2026

The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh

sports

Why Tottenham Hotspur's next game could be a reality check

April 10, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur is in deep trouble. The team sits just one point above the relegation zone with only seven games left in the season. Their last league win was over three months ago, and they’ve failed to win a single home or away match since the new year. It’s been a rough season for the North Lon

science

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

April 10, 2026

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

politics

When presidents talk tough, critics cry war crime

April 10, 2026

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

crime

How Close People Really Stay to Monsters

April 10, 2026

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

entertainment

New Sci‑Fi Adventure Lets Scarlett Johansson Team Up With a Marvel Star

April 9, 2026

Scarlett Johansson steps back into the world of science fiction with a fresh Netflix animation. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Brad Bird, follows Venus Nova, a celebrity who gets pulled into a murder case involving aliens in the sprawling city of Metropia. The detective, voiced by Sam Ro