NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is advancing as the agency prepares to send astronauts on a historic journey around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in decades. The mission represents a major milestone in the broader Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustained human presence on the lunar surface and eventually support deeper space exploration. The Artemis 2 crew is expected to travel aboard the Orion spacecraf

A series of earthquake tremors were reported across parts of northern India on April 3, 2026, with initial estimates placing the magnitude in the range of 5 to 6. The seismic activity was felt recently, though precise timing, epicenter location, and depth details have not yet been officially confirmed. Residents in multiple areas reported noticeable shaking, prompting concern and brief disruptions. However, there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Santa Cruz Mountains region at approximately 1:40 AM PT on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with its epicenter near Boulder Creek, California, prompting residents to report shaking and minor property damage across nearby communities. The tremor was felt strongly in surrounding areas, including Felton, located about five miles from the epicenter. Surveillance footage captured inside a residence in Felton shows the sudden jolt as objects shifted and fell du

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, marking a significant move as the team reshapes its roster ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The deal was confirmed on Thursday, April 3, 2026, with Cousins set to receive $20 million in guaranteed money for the 2026 season. The agreement continues Cousins’ streak of fully guaranteed contracts, now extending into his 11th consecutive season. The deal also includes a two-year club option worth up to $

A 2,500-year-old golden helmet, regarded as one of Romania’s most valuable cultural treasures, has been recovered more than a year after it was stolen from a museum in the Netherlands. The artifact, along with two gold bracelets dating to around 450 BC, was officially unveiled on Thursday, April 3, 2026, at the Drents Museum in Assen, where it is now displayed under tight security. The items had been taken during a high-profile armed robbery while on loan from Romania’s National

A 19th-century painting by renowned Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma has set a new benchmark in the global art market, selling for 1.67 billion rupees ($17.9 million) at an auction in New Delhi on Wednesday, April 2, 2026. The sale marks the highest price ever achieved for an Indian artwork, surpassing the previous record held by a work from modernist painter MF Husain. The painting, titled Yashoda and Krishna, is an oil-on-canvas masterpiece created in the 1890s, during the peak of Va

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken a major step toward becoming a publicly traded company, filing confidentially for an initial public offering on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The move could position the aerospace and technology firm among the most valuable companies globally, with an expected valuation exceeding $1 trillion. The IPO filing allows SpaceX to begin discussions with regulators while keeping detailed financial disclosures private during the early stages. Reports indicate the c

 powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea near Indonesia’s Ternate island at 06:48 AM local time on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (22:48 GMT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026), leaving at least one person dead and prompting widespread panic across the region. Authorities confirmed that a 70-year-old woman in North Sulawesi died after being crushed by falling debris, while another individual was injured after jumping from a building during the tremors. The earthquake, whic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, 2026, delivered a primetime address from the White House seeking to justify the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran, but he provided few new details about the conflict’s trajectory or conclusion. The speech came at a pivotal moment both domestically and internationally, as the administration continues to expand executive authority in directing the war effort. In his remarks, Trump emphasized that preventing Iran fr

Indian boxers Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin Siwach advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 after impressive performances on Day 3 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In the men’s 50kg category, Vishvanath Suresh displayed excellent control and technique to register a dominant 5-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan’s Bekzat Ergeshov. He will next face Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay, the reigning world champion, in a high-stakes quarterfinal bout. In the men’

Major employers across Illinois have announced plans to lay off hundreds of workers in the coming months, according to filings under the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The law requires companies with at least 75 employees to provide a minimum of 60 days’ notice before implementing mass layoffs or facility closures, offering advance warning to workers and state officials. Among the most notable developments is the planned layoff of 101 employees a

​WASHINGTON — A surge in political spending tied to artificial intelligence interests is reshaping congressional races in Texas, highlighting the growing influence of the tech industry on U.S. elections and policy debates. In the lead-up to the March 2026 primary elections, Republican candidate Chris Gober was promoted in a television ad as a “Trump conservative” and “MAGA warrior,” though the messaging avoided direct references to artificial intelligence despite backing from AI-link

The world is once again looking at the Moon with excitement. After more than 50 years, humans are preparing to travel around the Moon again, and the NASA Artemis II mission is ready to make history. This mission will send four astronauts into space, taking them around the Moon and back to Earth. It is not just a space journey—it is the beginning of a new era of space exploration. What is Artemis II Mission?

In a tragic incident in Bihar's Nalanda district, eight women lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a local temple. The incident took place when thousands of devotees had gathered for a religious event, leading to a massive crowd surge that caused the deadly stampede. The temple, a popular site for pilgrims, became the scene of chaos and panic as people rushed towards the main entrance. Authorities have expressed deep sorrow over the incident and have ordered an immediate probe into

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GRAPEVINE, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an endorsement from the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, March 28, 2026 (CDT), following strong support during the conference held on Friday, March 27, 2026, strengthening his campaign to unseat incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in an increasingly competitive Republican runoff race. Speaking at the conference, Paxton criticized Cornyn for not attending what he described as one of the largest grassro