Artemis II Astronauts Reflect on Unity While Traveling Toward the Moon
As Artemis II astronauts traveled more than 100,000 miles from Earth toward the moon, crew members…
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U.S. F-15E Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran, One Crew Member Rescued
A U.S. F-15E was downed by Iranian forces, with one pilot rescued and the search ongoing for the second crew member amid a complex…
Iran War Pushes Up U.S. Gas Prices, Shipping Fees, and Mortgage Rates
Rising oil prices from the Iran conflict are increasing costs for fuel, shipping, and home loans, adding financial strain on American households
School Community Supports Deaf Student to Overcome Isolation
A seven-year-old deaf student with additional special needs experienced social isolation until his school initiated inclusive actions to help him connect with classmates
Senator Tammy Duckworth Urges TSA to End “Shoes-On” Screening Policy
Senator Tammy Duckworth has called on the TSA to revoke its new "shoes-on" airport screening policy, labeling it a safety risk
U.S. F-15E Fighter Jet Shot Down by Iran; One Crew Member Rescued, Search Ongoing…
A U.S. F-15E was downed by Iranian forces with one crew member rescued and a damaged A-10 Warthog pilot also recovered amid escalating military…
U.S. Employers Added 178,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations
U.S. job growth surged in March with 178,000 new jobs, significantly exceeding forecasts amid a labor market rebound following February declines
Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for 2027 with Cuts to Nondefense Spending
President Trump’s 2027 budget request seeks a 42% increase in defense funding alongside a 10% reduction in nondefense programs, prioritizing military readiness amid ongoing…
Pope Leo XIV Carries Cross for Full Good Friday Stations of the Cross Procession
Pope Leo XIV carried the cross for all 14 stations during the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum, the first…
Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee Sees Iran War-Driven Inflation Risking 2026 Interest Rate Cuts
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee warns that inflation fueled by the Iran conflict could delay expected interest rate reductions until 2027