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The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'
The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'
The science fiction blockbuster wowed audiences with its depiction of space travel and more. Here's what NASA staff and other scientists say about the basis for the amazing events of the film.
Tara Haelle | Apr 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Why your favorite artists keep pairing up for co-headlining tours
Why your favorite artists keep pairing up for co-headlining tours
From SZA and Kendrick Lamar, to MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee, there's been an uptick in recent years of prominent artists joining forces for a co-headlining tour.
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento | Apr 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says
White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says
The order comes as the Trump administration challenges a lower court ruling that the estimated $300-million project requires congressional approval.
Chandelis Duster | Apr 12, 2026, 2:56 AM UTC
Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch
Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch
The proposed 250-feet-tall, white-and-gilded monument would stand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Potomac River.
Chloe Veltman | Apr 11, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC
How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's hometown became a symbol of excesses
How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's hometown became a symbol of excesses
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of corruption. Sightseers now flock to his hometown as groups aim to raise awareness of what they say are the leader's excesses.
Rob Schmitz, Michael Levitt, Máté Halmos, Sarah Robbins | Apr 11, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his criticism starting on Palm Sunday.
The Associated Press | Apr 11, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.
Scott Simon | Apr 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Gut troubles?  This gastroenterologist has tips to help you achieve 'poophoria'
Gut troubles? This gastroenterologist has tips to help you achieve 'poophoria'
In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible
Andrea Muraskin | Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
India cracks down on satirists for turning its prime minister into a punch line
India cracks down on satirists for turning its prime minister into a punch line
India's satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.
Omkar Khandekar | Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next
After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next
The Orion crew module containing the four Artemis II astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Friday evening.
Brendan Byrne | Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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