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High blood pressure in the morning may reflect a natural 'morning surge'
Clinicians call the rise in blood pressure after waking the morning blood pressure surge, which commonly occurs within the first three hours after waking and is linked to increases in stress hormones. Reported concerns arise when the surge is large or occurs alongside other health risks, and clinicians may review morning readings and medication timing as a next step.
Artemis II astronauts share moon joy during lunar flyby
During a historic lunar flyby, Artemis II astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft Integrity photographed and described features on the Moon's far side and observed an Earthset and a total solar eclipse.
Michigan agrees to extension with Dusty May to keep him in Ann Arbor for many years
Michigan announced a contract extension for coach Dusty May during the national championship celebration, though terms were not disclosed. May led the Wolverines to a 37-3 season and the program's first national title since 1989.
Artemis II crew return to Earth with perfect splashdown
The Artemis II crew splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p.m. Pacific after a planned reentry sequence, and mission control reported the crew as 'green' on recovery; the flight tested systems ahead of a planned lunar landing in 2028.
Pirates' Konnor Griffin is in a supportive place to start his MLB career
The 19-year-old shortstop signed a nine-year, $140 million extension on April 8 and has been the Pirates' starting shortstop since his April 3 debut.
Self‑proclaimed prophet with underage 'wives' exposed after couple helped uncover abuse ring
A Nevada couple secretly documented a self‑proclaimed prophet's group and provided evidence that helped federal investigators bring charges; the leader was later convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Oklahoman will greet Artemis II astronauts after splashdown
Laddy Aldridge, a senior chief hospital corpsman from Cushing, Oklahoma, will be the first person to make contact with the Artemis II crew after their planned Pacific Ocean splashdown on April 10, and he will enter the Orion capsule to begin medical assessments.
Heat pump trend prompts homeowner to respond to complaints
A U.S. homeowner posted on Reddit defending heat pumps, saying they are energy-efficient and describing a year-old Mitsubishi Hyper Heat installation; the post noted that rising utility rates can reduce expected savings and that pairing heat pumps with solar reshaped their bill.
Viral Pacers couple explain what they'd like the internet to know
A 20-second clip of a couple in Pacers gear arguing at a Nets game went viral and has been viewed millions of times; in a Sports Illustrated interview they said the exchange began as a discussion about a New York Times podcast and the future of liberal arts colleges, and reactions online have been largely positive.
Snow farming is a strange, football-field-sized method some resorts are using to preserve snow.
Bogus Basin (Idaho) and Sun Peaks (British Columbia) stored large piles of snow under insulated blankets in 2025 to extend ski seasons; Bogus Basin kept about 80% of its pile through summer and the blankets cost roughly $120,000–$180,000.
NASA's Artemis II lunar mission may fly a crew around the Moon
Artemis II is NASA's first crewed Moon flyby in over 50 years and will test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft with a four-person crew during an expected roughly 10-day mission.
GE HealthCare ultrasound link with Medtronic introduces neurosurgery support
GE HealthCare has integrated its bkActiv intraoperative ultrasound with Medtronic's Stealth AXiS navigation for cranial neurosurgery, and the combined solution is now commercially available. The integration is reported as designed to provide real-time imaging to address brain shift during surgery.
Cleveland received shoutout from Artemis II as spacecraft headed home
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman publicly thanked NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland during communications ahead of Orion's third Return Correction Burn; Orion completed that burn and later splashed down off San Diego, ending the mission.
Vulnpocalypse: AI that finds software vulnerabilities could magnify cyber risks
Anthropic said it will withhold its Mythos Preview model because of its unusually strong ability to find software vulnerabilities; U.S. officials and industry leaders have begun discussions, including a meeting convened by the Treasury Secretary.
Boy in France rescued after nearly two years locked in van
A 9-year-old boy was found this week after reportedly living locked in his father's van since 2024; he is hospitalized and his father has been detained.
Malcolm in the Middle co-stars say common sense helped Frankie Muniz.
Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston told Fox News Digital that Frankie Muniz showed “great common sense” as a child actor, selling a race car for a $40,000 profit and exploring real estate as a teen; Muniz now lives in Arizona and appears in the show's revival.
Gambling addiction is rising and the SAFE Bet Act aims to address it
Sports betting has grown rapidly since 2018 and the article reports rising rates of gambling addiction and youth involvement; the SAFE Bet Act was introduced to set federal standards for online sports betting but stalled in the House.
Artemis II mission returns April 10 and a Kentucky artist says he can't stop smiling
The Artemis II crew is expected to return April 10, and the Orion capsule will bring back the mission patch designed by Kentucky artist Gregory Manchess. Manchess said the patch honors the many people behind the mission and took nearly two years to design.
Poilievre urges federal action on unclear Indigenous land titles
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called on the federal government to clarify that fee-simple private property takes priority over other claims and to ensure future agreements with First Nations explicitly protect private-property rights, citing a recent B.C. court ruling and a federal agreement with the Musqueam First Nation as context.
Cheapest New Trucks Worth Buying in 2026 offer a range of affordable choices.
The article ranks 2026 model-year pickups by manufacturer advertised starting MSRP and highlights affordable options from compact hybrids like the Ford Maverick to midsize and full-size pickups such as the Toyota Tacoma and Ford F-150.
Kimberly Schlapman to receive Habersham Central High School lifetime achievement award
Kimberly Schlapman, a Habersham Central High School alum and member of Little Big Town, will receive the 2026 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award during the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony in May.
Artemis II crew prepare for historic moon flyby.
The Artemis II crew is approaching the Moon and preparing to enter the lunar sphere of influence as they ready photography and geology observations; NASA reported the spacecraft was about 271,979 kilometres from Earth and 178,154 kilometres from the Moon upon waking.
5 simple habits that can improve your health
An interview with Chris Williamson highlights five straightforward daily habits—limiting evening and overall phone use, morning sunlight exposure, regular hydration (including electrolytes), and earlier meal timing—that research links to improvements in sleep, focus, and energy.
Health and wellness products highlighted in HuffPost's awards include Venus Visage whitening pen
HuffPost's awards list features a Venus Visage teeth‑whitening pen; users in the article reported visible surface stain reduction and less sensitivity, which the piece links to the product's use of carbamide peroxide.
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.
Artemis II crew flies around the Moon and begins return to Earth
On April 6, 2026, NASA's Artemis II crew flew past the Moon and reached the farthest distance from Earth in history, including a roughly 40-minute period out of radio contact. The mission delivered new science observations and tested Orion spacecraft systems as the crew heads back toward Earth.
Woman diagnosed with vulvar, cervical and anal cancers after husband's infidelity
A Florida teacher learned her husband of 30 years had been unfaithful and later tested positive for HPV; she was diagnosed with vulvar, cervical and, later, anal cancer and continues to receive treatment.
Short, intense workouts may trigger immediate anti-cancer responses
A small study of 32 breast cancer survivors found that a single session of resistance training or HIIT changed levels of muscle‑released proteins (myokines) in blood taken before, immediately after, and 30 minutes later, and researchers applied the post-workout blood to lab-grown breast cancer cells to assess potential effects.
Artemis II splashes down after historic lunar mission
Artemis II splashed down in the Pacific off San Diego, ending a 10-day mission that carried its crew on a record-setting distant lunar flyby and returned them safely to Earth.
Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix keep the soul of Paris-Roubaix alive
Volunteers from Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix repair and maintain the cobbled sectors used in the 250 km Paris‑Roubaix race, and they made last‑minute fixes at the Trouée d'Arenberg ahead of the 2026 edition.
