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Surging UK Green Party pushes church-state split, critics warn of break from Britain’s Christian roots

April 5, 2026

Surging UK Green Party pushes church-state split, critics warn of break from Britain’s Christian roots

Critics slam the Green Party's vow to separate the Church of England from the state, calling it a direct assault on the nation's Christian heritage.

Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon; NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft

April 3, 2026

Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon; NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft

The four Artemis II astronauts are nearly halfway to the moon since launching Wednesday, while taking some stunning images. NASA says the mission is going well.

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

April 2, 2026

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

HHS and EPA announce a joint effort to tackle microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation's water supply, citing a growing public health crisis.

NY House GOP launches pressure campaign on Hochul to scrap climate law over soaring energy costs

April 2, 2026

NY House GOP launches pressure campaign on Hochul to scrap climate law over soaring energy costs

New York GOP lawmakers are pressuring Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the state's climate law, citing rising energy costs and an affordability crisis.

Former NASA astronaut shares what crews will feast on in space

April 1, 2026

Former NASA astronaut shares what crews will feast on in space

Artemis II astronauts will enjoy a wide selection of delicious foods and drinks from space during their 10-day mission. (NASA)

Artemis II astronauts make pre-launch appearance

April 1, 2026

Artemis II astronauts make pre-launch appearance

Four astronauts made a customary pre-launch appearance at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (NASA via AP)

A look at the Artemis II mission trajectory

April 1, 2026

A look at the Artemis II mission trajectory

Nominal trajectory of NASA’s Artemis II mission, from Earth orbit around the Moon and back to Earth. (NASA)

Sharks in Bahamas found to have cocaine and other drugs in their systems, study says

March 31, 2026

Sharks in Bahamas found to have cocaine and other drugs in their systems, study says

A new study found cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in 28 Bahamas sharks, with researchers saying tourists may be the likely source of the contamination.

Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns

March 22, 2026

Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns

Iran threatens to target desalination and energy infrastructure within days, a U.N. official warns, citing lasting consequences for global markets and water supplies.

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

March 19, 2026

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.