Artemis II could be NASA's make-or-break moon shot
NASA is preparing Artemis II to launch with four astronauts aboard Orion after years of delays and billions in development costs.
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St. John's team and its tears won't be forgotten by the city that embraced them
St. John's fell to Duke 80-75 in the Sweet 16, and seniors Zuby Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell showed emotion as coach Rick Pitino praised the team's unity and character.
Elizabeth Prior appointed first dean of what is now Yakima Valley College
Elizabeth Prior was appointed the first dean when the Yakima junior college opened in 1928, and the school's first campus building was later named Elizabeth Prior Hall.
Chinese tech companies are shifting to Hong Kong to expand overseas
Mainland Chinese tech firms are increasingly setting up in Hong Kong to raise capital and test products with international clients; PwC reports listings rose to 76 from 30 in 2024.
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- Anton Frondell moves to center as Blackhawks rookie adjusts to the NHLSportsThe New York Times
- Denver Summit sets NWSL attendance record with 63,004 fansSportsThe New York Times
- Mentally active sitting may reduce dementia riskHealthNBC News
- Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida to prepare for moon launchScience & EarthYahoo
- NASA's Artemis II will carry the first woman and person of color to deep space.Science & EarthYahoo
- World of Frozen opens at Disneyland Paris' Disney Adventure WorldArts & EntertainmentIGN
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