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HOUSTON — Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA’s lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, flying in from San Diego where they splashed down just offshore the evening before. After a quick reunion with their spouses and children, the astronauts took the hangar stage, surrounded by space center workers and other invited guests. The crowd included NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, flight directors and the…

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The four Artemis II astronauts, freshly back from a historic trip around the moon, flew back to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of space center workers who gathered to welcome them home.Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashed down in the Pacific Ocean southwest of San Diego Friday evening to close out a nine-day mission, the first piloted flight to the moon and back since the end of the Apollo program a half century ago. The Artemis II astronauts greeting well…

AFCADDE, Ethiopia — The critical note in some of the world’s most well-known perfumes is myrrh, a tree resin from the Horn of Africa that is under pressure from what experts say has been a historic drought. Threatened by the lack of water and nibbled by starving livestock, the trees that once formed a dense forest in the Somali region of Ethiopia are in danger, locals say. Earlier this year, researchers supported by the American Herbal Products Association, a trade group, and Born Global, a nonprofit, visited a source of the prized resin that makes its way to global markets…

The Scary Movie franchise was simply unbeatable in the 2000s. 2013’s Scary Movie 5, though, was bittersweet: It was the first one in a few years, but Anna Faris and Regina Hall weren’t on board. Now, though, the whole original gang is back for the latest, a reboot titled simply Scary Movie. That includes the Wayans family, who is back in force: Marlon, Shawn, Damon Jr., Gregg, and Kim are all here for the sixth film in the series. This is a huge return for the franchise, as it’s the first movie to involve the Wayans family since the second…

By Kath Hudson    10 Apr 2026 After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a “prolonged period of financial difficulty.” The trust said it had not been able to identify a viable pathway to ensure its long-term financial stability, despite efforts to restructure and secure investment.  “The leisure sector has faced sustained financial pressures, including rising operational costs, particularly energy costs, reduced government funding and ongoing post-pandemic recovery challenges,” said a statement from Fusion Lifestyle. The trust has appointed Nadeem Sweiss and Adam Stephens of S&W Partners LLP to oversee the organisation with…

Insomnia causes often stem from circadian rhythm disruptions, where late-night light exposure delays melatonin onset and weakens sleep pressure accumulation. Poor sleep hygiene and inconsistent bedtime routines can further reduce sleep quality, making it harder to fall and stay asleep.Natural sleep aids and structured bedtime routines help restore balance by supporting the body’s internal clock. When combined with proper sleep hygiene, these strategies improve melatonin onset latency, regulate core body temperature, and promote deeper, more consistent rest over time.Insomnia Causes and Sleep Fixes That WorkInsomnia causes are often tied to everyday habits that interfere with circadian rhythm and weaken sleep…

PARIS — A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his father detained.Police were alerted by a neighbor to the “sounds of a child» coming from a van on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders with Switzerland and Germany, according to a statement on Saturday from prosecutor Nicolas Heitz.After forcing the van open, officers found the child “lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash and…

Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.Published On 11 Apr 202611 Apr 2026A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has come into force, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Kyiv would respect it if Moscow did.The ceasefire is due to last for 32 hours, from 4:00pm local time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday until midnight on Sunday, according to the Kremlin.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listRussian President Vladimir Putin had ordered the ceasefire on Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Easter celebrations, more than a week after Zelenskyy…