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Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 deaths Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants What to know about the lawsuits alleging Roundup weedkiller causes cancer Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary
A rare school in Kenya is empowering teenage mothers with education and child care
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Diabetes advocates cross their fingers over lower insulin costs
In wrangling dark matter, scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ
More women are having babies later in life
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. “It is definitely harder on your body. You just feel a lot more fatigued. There are certain complications to watch out for,” said Means, a Texas OB-GYN who had her first child at 37 and her second at 39. “It’s usually going to be fine, but there are things to be aware of.”
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after first lunar voyage in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years.

Artemis II fuels up for NASA's historic return to the moon

Launch preparations have begun for the Artemis II mission, NASA’s planned lunar fly-around by four astronauts that will be the first moon trip in 53 years. Tensions were high as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket hours ahead of the planned launch. Dangerous hydrogen leaks erupted during a countdown test earlier this year, forcing a lengthy flight delay.

 

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire

NEW YORK (AP) – Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that would likely rank as the biggest ever and could make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.

NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – It’s humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972. In a throwback to Apollo, NASA’s Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around. They’ll hurtle several thousand miles beyond the moon, hang a U-turn and then come straight back. No circling around the moon, no stopping for a moonwalk.

Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment

Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment.

Evacuated from Gaza as newborns, a group of Palestinian toddlers return

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) – More than two years after his oldest daughter, Kinda, was evacuated from the neonatal intensive care unit at the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital, Samer Lulu beamed as he hoisted her into his arms.

Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here's how to stay safe

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The 14-year-old was riding an electric bicycle at an estimated 25 mph when he slammed into Janet Stotko during her evening walk, leaving her unconscious and bleeding on a sidewalk in her Minnesota neighborhood.

Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vital Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest measured level for the winter, the season when ice grows, as a warming Earth shattered records across the continents.

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other ingredients

WASHINGTON (AP) – Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could open the door to more marketing of peptides, probiotics and other trendy wellness offerings.

He suddenly couldn't speak in space. Astronaut's medical scare a mystery
Creating best practices for your child's social media use
Scientists dive deep to find Arctic and Antarctic's many secrets