Artemis II entered the lunar sphere of influence at 12:38 a.m. EDT. It is the first time humans have ever seen the Orientale basin in full, NASA says. The Artemis II mission is currently about 64,000 miles from the Moon. It will continue to observe the moon from multiple angles throughout its journey.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Complex
The war, now entering its sixth week, is destabilizing economies around the world. Iran responds to the U.S. and Israeli attacks by targeting the Gulf region’s energy infrastructure and tightening its grip on oil and natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency's early assessment of the current crisis has established that its impact is greater than the combined effect of the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of Wireless Festival Headlined by Kanye West
Pepsi withdraws sponsorship of Wireless festival after criticism of Kanye West. The rapper has made a series of antisemitic remarks in the past. The Jewish Leadership Council last week condemned the event. The festival is due to take place in London on September 28 and 29. The event is sponsored by Pepsi, which has now withdrawn its sponsorship.
A projectile hit near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, killing a worker.
President Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges by Tuesday if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The president's expletive-laden Truth Social post came as Navy SEALs revealed details of a daring rescue deep inside Iran. Trump also told Yingst that the U.S. had supplied weapons to Iranian protesters through Kurdish intermediaries.
AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Scientists found subtle DNA signals linked to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. It marks the first time this type of DNA analysis has been systematically applied to chronic diseases unrelated to cancer. The team's next steps involve refining and validating the classifier for liver disease and exploring fragmentome signatures connected to other chronic illnesses.
Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.
Hundreds of bats, many rescued from war-torn areas in the east of the country, were released late Saturday. All 28 bat species in Ukraine are listed as protected animals due to declining populations. The charity says it has rescued more than 30,000 in total, including 4,000 bats last winter.
Israel plans to seize control of parts of southern Lebanon.
Iran has described the US and Israeli strikes as "unprovoked" and "illegitimate" The US and its Arab allies have condemned Iran's attacks, saying "the targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless" Iran has been accused of attacking oil and gas facilities, shipping and civilian sites.
Trump Goes After Programs He Calls ‘Woke’ in Budget Proposal
The FBI alone would jump $1.9 billion to $12.5 billion, with new funding for counter-drone operations. The Department of Justice would get a 13% raise — $40.8 billion total. The money would go toward the Golden Dome missile defense system, 34 new Navy ships, critical minerals production.
Here’s how two airmen would have ejected from the F-15E.
US intelligence agency the CIA played a key role in locating him and launched a "deception campaign" aimed at convincing Iranian authorities that he had already been discovered. The CIA spread word in Iran through multiple sources that U.S. forces had already found the second of two airmen who ejected from their F-15.
Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Missiles and Drones
No casualties or injuries were reported in the past 24 hours, it added. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed. U.S. forces carried out the rescue operation under the cover of darkness.Typically, special operations teams aim to extract personnel quickly during nighttime operations. The operation highlights the coordination and resources required for such complex missions.
Prices jumped from about $2.11 per gallon in January to $4.88 by April 2, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index. San Francisco has long had some of the highest fuel costs in the country, but crossing the $8 threshold for diesel represents a new benchmark.
How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down on Friday over southern Iran. As the aviator hid from Iranian forces, the agency spread false word inside the country that the U.S. military had already located the downed airman and were preparing to move him overland for exfiltration.
Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
The pope also announced that he would return to the basilica on 11 April to lead a prayer vigil for peace. He implored the faithful in his homily to keep their hope in the face of death, which lurks “in the abuses that crush the weakest among us, because of the idolatry of profit.’’
German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
"AI psychosis" or "delusional spiraling" is an emerging phenomenon where AI chatbot users find themselves dangerously confident in outlandish beliefs after extended chatbot conversations. This phenomenon is typically attributed to AI chatbots' well-documented bias towards validating users' claims, a property often called "sycophancy"
How the CIA Helped Locate a Missing Airman After Iran Downed a U.S. Fighter Jet
Prices jumped from about $2.11 per gallon in January to $4.88 by April 2, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index. San Francisco has long had some of the highest fuel costs in the country, but crossing the $8 threshold for diesel represents a new benchmark.
Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’
US President Donald Trump appeared to set a new deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure if the Strait is not reopened. The deadline is set for 8:00pm ET on Tuesday. The United States has also threatened to attack Iran's nuclear facilities if they do not reopen.
Cleaning formulas are increasingly being reimagined as part of a broader home aesthetic, where scent, design and sustainability carry as much weight as efficacy. French perfume house Maison Francis Kurkdjian has translated one of its bestselling fragrances – the fresh, citrusy Aqua Universalis – into an opulent detergent.
What We Know About the Rescue of a U.S. Airman After Two Jet Crashes
The U.S. military rescued an officer after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down by Iranian forces on Friday, President Donald Trump announced early Sunday morning. The officer was rescued after an operation in Iranian territory without any American casualties, Trump said. But hours later, just before 8 a.m., Trump offered more details, saying the airman was “seriously wounded.”
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
Pam Bondi is fired, the second Cabinet member pushed out in recent weeks. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee says he still wants to hear from Pam Bondi, with her deposition scheduled for April 14th. Democrats need to oppose this funding and say, “We’re actually for the American people”
Here’s a Timeline of Trump’s Ultimatums Over the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says there are no signs North Korea is providing Iran with weapons or other war-related supplies. South Korea also plans to send special envoys to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Algeria to step up diplomatic efforts to secure alternative fuel supplies. The NIS said Pyongyang has not sent an official condolence message over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday
President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the Strait has led to price spikes and shortages worldwide. Trump said Iran had 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait or make peace.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
Pam Bondi is fired, the second Cabinet member pushed out in recent weeks. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee says he still wants to hear from Pam Bondi, with her deposition scheduled for April 14th. Democrats need to oppose this funding and say, “We’re actually for the American people”
Iran Shoots Down U.S. Fighter Jet, Setting Off American Search and Rescue
U.S. President Donald Trump has set a new deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deadline is set for Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Trump has threatened to close the Strait if Iran does not reopen the oil-rich strait. Iran has said it will reopen the strait if the United States does not stop threatening it.
What U.S. military Pilots Are Trained to Do if Shot Down
Trump gave Iran a Monday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. begins targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. Trump: If Iran does not "FULLY OPEN" the strait within 48 hours, the United States will "obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!"
Iranian media outlets say helicopters are searching for the crew of the downed jet.
Iran claims it downed four US aircraft during the mission to rescue the missing airman - two C-130 refuelling plane and two Blackhawk helicopters. Iran’s joint military command said the US had to bombard its own aircraft and personnel to "prevent embarrassment for President Trump and the hollow image of its military"
Donald Trump has ranted and raved during his first term about abandoning NATO. Trump should really check in with Rubio about walking away from NATO, he says. Rubio, as a Republican Sen. from Florida, is a key ally of the U.S. president. Trump's "little excursion" into war with Iran has morphed into a more than a month long slog.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
The president was apparently referring to an ultimatum he posted Sunday on his social media platform. Trump said Iran had 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz or make peace. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed in a March 22 letter to the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization that the Strait was open to non-hostile vessels.
