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Artemis II Orion Capsule Splashes Down off San Diego
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego at 5:07 PM PT on April 10, 2026, ending the 10-day Artemis II mission and becoming the first crew to return from lunar distance since Apollo 17 in 1972.
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Trump Tariff Lawsuit Returns to Court Over 10% Global Levy
A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade heard arguments April 10 on whether Trump's 10% global tariff, imposed under a 1974 trade law, is legally valid after the Supreme Court struck down the broader IEEPA-based tariffs in February.
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Michael Patrick, Game of Thrones Actor, Dies at 35
Irish actor Michael Patrick, known for Game of Thrones and the BBC series My Left Nut, died April 8, 2026, aged 35, after a three-year battle with Motor Neuron Disease.
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Faith-Based AI Boom: BuddhaBot, AI Jesus, and the Risks
From $1.99-per-minute AI Jesus video calls to BuddhaBot trained on Buddhist scripture, faith-based AI is a fast-growing market -- and researchers are raising urgent questions about manipulation, data privacy, and what it means when an AI claims spiritual authority.
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Scientists Spot Fresh 22-Meter Crater Scarring the Moon
NASA's LROC team identified a fresh 22-meter-wide crater formed between 2009 and 2012, revealing the Moon is still actively changing and what that means for future astronaut missions.
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April 2026's Biggest Movies: What's Hot in Theaters This Month
April 2026's theatrical and streaming calendar is stacked. From MCU and Star Wars to A24 prestige drama and the Super Mario Galaxy movie, here is what deserves your time and money.
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Anthropic Mythos Signals AI Cybersecurity Reckoning
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview partners with Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft on Project Glasswing to redefine AI-driven defensive cybersecurity.
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World's Oldest Octopus Fossil Was Never an Octopus
Synchrotron imaging reveals Pohlsepia mazonensis, the 300-million-year-old specimen with a Guinness World Record, was actually a nautiloid, rewriting cephalopod evolutionary history.
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Entertainment
See all →The Biggest Movies Hitting Theaters in April 2026
From Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in The Drama to the Michael Jackson biopic and Lee Cronin's The Mummy, here are April 2026's must-see theatrical releases.
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Italy Misses Third Straight World Cup. Gattuso Resigns.
Italy's penalty shootout exit in April 2026 confirmed a third consecutive World Cup absence for the four-time champions. Gennaro Gattuso resigned immediately. Antonio Conte is the frontrunner to rebuild.
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March Jobs Report: 178K Payrolls Beat Forecasts
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March 2026, crushing the 65,000 consensus forecast. Unemployment dipped to 4.3% as healthcare led sector gains with 76,000 new positions.
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Germany BEV Sales Surge 66% as Chinese Brands Explode
German BEV registrations jumped 66.2% year-over-year in March 2026 to capture 24% market share. BYD grew 644.5% and Tesla 160% as China's EV brands reshape the European market.
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Japan, USA Launch Tourism Push for 250th Anniversary
Japan and the U.S. launch a bilateral tourism campaign timed to America's 250th anniversary, building on 5.27 million travelers in 2025 and the FIFA World Cup co-hosting opportunity.
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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Brings 1930s Noir FPS to All Platforms
Fumi Games and PlaySide Publishing launch Mouse: P.I. For Hire on April 16 across Steam, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, delivering a hand-drawn 1930s noir first-person shooter.
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Food & Culture
See all →Michelin Guide Expands to Six Great Lakes Cities
The Michelin Guide announces its first Great Lakes edition covering Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh. Annual selections begin 2027.
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Education & Careers
See all →Trump's Higher Education Crackdown, One Year In
From Harvard's $2.2 billion grant freeze to 300-plus visa revocations, a comprehensive look at the Trump administration's multi-front assault on American universities and what comes next.
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Sanur, Bali Is Gen Z's New Wellness Destination
Once a quiet family resort town, Sanur, Bali has transformed into a Gen Z wellness hub offering medical tourism, yoga retreats, and traditional Balinese healing in a serene coastal setting.
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