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Meet the Next Four People Headed to the Moon – How the Diverse Crew of Artemis II Shows NASA’s Plan for the Future of Space Exploration

On April 3, 2023, NASA announced the four astronauts who will make up the crew of Artemis II, which is scheduled to launch in late 2024.

A Shortage of Native Seeds is Slowing Land Restoration Across the US, Which is Crucial for Tackling Climate Change and Extinctions

Native plants have evolved with local climates and soil conditions. As a result, they generally require less maintenance, such as watering and fertilizing, after they become established, and they are hardier than non-native species.

Judge’s Decision Would Make Some No-Cost Cancer Screenings a Thing of the Past

A federal judge on Thursday overturned a portion of the Affordable Care Act that makes preventive services, such as some cancer screenings, free to enrollees, a decision that could affect health insurance policyholders nationwide.

Fentanyl’s Newest Victims are our Children. Partisan Gridlock Means We Aren’t Protecting Them | Opinion

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently warned that six in ten fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills contain a potentially fatal dose. What’s more, new toxic additives, including carfentanil and xylazine, are coming on the scene.

Japan Beats USA in Thrilling World Baseball Classic Championship

The World Baseball Classic came to a close on Tuesday night with the USA facing Japan in the final, winner-takes-all game.

US Regulators Avoided a Banking Crisis by Swift Action Following SVB’s Collapse | Opinion

U.S. regulators’ swift reaction to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other lenders partially restored calm to markets, but concerns remain over the stability of the global financial system.