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Sandra Lee suffered an ischemic stroke in November 2025 and says she still moves more slowly and has some trouble speaking months later; she has undergone physical and occupational therapy and describes herself as largely back to normal.

After Artemis II's Pacific splashdown, officials said Artemis III is being prepared and will rehearse docking an Orion capsule with a commercial lunar lander in Earth orbit next year.

WHO and Gavi say measles vaccinations have averted nearly 20 million deaths in Africa since 2000 and more than 500 million children were protected through routine immunisation; the analysis also reports that the region remains off track to meet 2030 coverage targets.

A proposed constitutional amendment to cap annual property tax increases advanced from a House committee and may reach the November ballot; the full legislature reconvenes next week.

The DESI Collaboration completed a five-year survey and published a high-resolution 3D map after recording more than 47 million galaxies and quasars and about 20 million nearby stars, covering roughly 11 billion years of cosmic history.

Netflix's four-part series The Dinosaurs pairs photoreal CGI with nature footage to trace dinosaurs' rise and extinction, and the article argues the show frames that history as a narrative of conquest rooted in western visual and imperial traditions.

Synchrotron X-ray CT scans revealed a 250-million-year-old fossilized egg containing a curled Lystrosaurus embryo, offering direct evidence that mammal ancestors laid eggs. The specimen appears to have held a large, leathery egg with a relatively undeveloped embryo, which researchers link to yolk-rich development and more mature hatchlings.

Rivers in parts of Michigan and eastern Wisconsin are at or forecast to reach major flood stage, and officials say significant evacuations may be needed as additional rain is expected.

PBS's NOVA documentary 'Return to the Moon' reviews the Artemis II mission, emphasizing its technical accomplishments and its role as a rehearsal for planned Artemis III and IV lunar landings.

An owner welcomed what she believed was her missing cat back after about a week, only to have the real pet return weeks later; a veterinarian confirmed the later arrival as the original animal by microchip, leaving the owner with two identical-looking cats.

Meyer Werft unveiled Project Vision, a concept for a fully battery-electric cruise ship about 902 feet long and roughly 82,000 metric tonnes (around 90,000 US tons). The company and its partners say the design would carry about 1,856 passengers and could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95%, with an operational target around 2031.

Kitchener council approved a renoviction bylaw in a 5–4 vote that creates per‑unit licences and adds enforcement staff; the measure is expected to cost over $300,000 and is set to start Jan. 1, 2027.

A Phase 3 trial found daraxonrasib extended median survival to 13.2 months versus 6.7 months with chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and former Sen. Ben Sasse reports severe skin-related side effects while taking the experimental drug outside that trial.

The PNE announced a second group of performers for the 2026 Summer Night Concert series, including Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Mt. Joy, Punjabi Virsa, Train and Barenaked Ladies. The fair runs Aug. 22–Sept. 7; individual concert dates and times are still to be announced.

About 11,000 pounds of supplies arrived at the ISS aboard Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL, including a Petri Pod carrying C. elegans worms; the University of Exeter-led experiment will expose the worms to microgravity and space radiation for about 15 weeks while researchers record images and environmental data.

HBO's four-episode docuseries The Dark Wizard premiered April 14 and profiles climber Dean Potter, who died during a wingsuit flight in Yosemite in 2015.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 20 straight batters after an early homer and finished with four hits allowed and seven strikeouts in the Dodgers' 2-1 win, and he has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his four starts this season.

CMS proposed requiring insurers to decide urgent drug prior authorizations within 24 hours and standard requests within 72 hours, and to expand electronic prior authorization systems across federal programs.

Roblox will roll out two new age-based account types in early June that automatically tailor content, chat and parental controls as users grow; the company says it will use age checks, moderation and creator requirements to enforce those limits.

Starlight Investments and author Jackie Burns have released Priya's Pets, the second title in the Floor Friends children's series, and Starlight is donating thousands of copies to families across its Canadian rental communities.

A late-stage study of Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib reported median survival of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for chemotherapy, according to a company press release. More complete results are expected at an upcoming cancer conference.

Workers report anxiety when AI is framed around cost savings and headcount reduction, and experts say that language deepens fear even as companies adopt AI. An IDC report cited in the article notes that outright job loss is a minority concern and that many expect AI to reshape rather than fully replace roles.

An Atlanta mother whose three daughters have sickle cell disease supports the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act, which would require the Georgia Department of Community Health to review treatments for Medicaid enrollees annually; the bill awaits Governor Kemp's signature.

The article reflects on Jackie Robinson's 1947 breaking of Major League Baseball's color barrier and how his debut and career helped spur broader social change, as described by Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

The City of Seymour will hold a third and final public input session on April 22 to gather community feedback for its five-year Parks Master Plan; the meeting is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kessler Park shelter house and will be hosted by City Councilman Jerry Hackney.

The EU's age verification app is ready and will require users to upload a passport or ID to confirm age anonymously; the Commission plans a coordination mechanism while member states are weighing minimum age limits for social media.

A study of 530 dog owners and 117 non-owners found many people miss subtle signs that dogs are in pain, such as yawning, increased blinking and lip or nose licking. The article reports that recognising these signals is important and that the authors note veterinary advice is often recommended when pain is suspected.

Akheem Mesidor rose from difficult early circumstances in Ottawa and several college setbacks to lead Miami with 17.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks in his final season, boosting his NFL draft profile.

Experts say some foods can stimulate natural GLP-1 production, but social-media claims often oversimplify and do not replicate the effects of prescription GLP-1 medications.

The National Center for Health Statistics reported a 2025 general fertility rate of 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15–44, below replacement level. The article says many young women still want children and points to dating, affordability and delayed timing as key reasons some do not reach their desired fertility.