Sunday, 5 April 2026

NPR News: NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know

NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know
At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.

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NPR News: UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title
UCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

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NPR News: A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

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NPR News: Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday after evading capture for more than a day in enemy territory, President Trump announced on social media.

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NPR News: In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted
Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

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NPR News: More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected
The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.

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Saturday, 4 April 2026

NPR News: Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

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