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Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'

April 6, 2026

Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'

Leah Lendel survived a shark attack off Boca Grande, Florida, that nearly severed her hand. She returned to the beach as part of her healing process.

Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message from deep space

April 5, 2026

Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message from deep space

Victor Glover delivers a powerful Easter message from the Artemis II Orion capsule, calling Earth a beautiful oasis in the emptiness of the cosmos.

RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

April 5, 2026

RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

RFK Jr. and the EPA head "declare war" on microplastics, adding them to the drinking water contaminants list and launching new health studies.

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)