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WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohamed Janabi marked World Health Day 2026 by urging renewed investment in science and African-led innovation, citing progress such as Ebola vaccine deployment and genomic sequencing in South Africa. He reported that gaps remain in research funding, surveillance and equitable access to technologies.

Reid Wiseman will command Artemis 2, a 10-day lunar flyby scheduled no earlier than April 1, and he says the moon is "all I think about" as he prepares with his three crewmates.

TikTok videos show parents saying the name "Jessica" to interrupt toddler tantrums, and a family physician says the unexpected call can briefly redirect a toddler's attention.

SpaceX is reported to be targeting a $2 trillion valuation for a planned IPO, and shares of Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and AST SpaceMobile rose after the news.

South Korea is sending its chief of staff to Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure crude oil and naphtha after disruptions linked to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz; Seoul also reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates for 24 million barrels of crude and initial shipments have arrived.

Gloucester Cathedral is having a new pipe organ built inside its 350-year-old case as part of the £3m In Tune Project, replacing a digitally played instrument used since 2022. The instrument is being designed to better support congregational singing, cathedral choirs and a forthcoming outreach programme.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club has been named a dementia-friendly venue by Worcester Dementia Action Alliance, and the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation hosts a Memories Café for people affected by dementia.

Michigan improved its all-time record in national championship games to 2-6 by beating UConn in 2026, ending a 37-year program title drought and marking the first Big Ten national champion since 2000.

Artemis II recently traveled to the moon, and Jim Head, a Brown University planetary geoscientist who worked on the Apollo missions, told WBZ-TV he finds the crew's excitement "inspirational" and hopes it will inspire a new generation of scientists.

President Trump said he will speak to the crew of NASA's Artemis II tonight after their record-setting lunar loop. The Orion spacecraft is returning to Earth with a Pacific splashdown planned Friday.

CBS announced on April 6 that Byron Allen’s shows 'Comics Unleashed' and 'Funny You Should Ask' will fill the network’s late-night slots after Stephen Colbert’s final 'Late Show' on May 21, with the new two-hour block starting May 22.

Deere will pay $99 million into a settlement fund for eligible farmers and provide digital repair tools for large agricultural equipment for 10 years; the proposed agreement requires a federal judge's approval.

Hugh Jackman will deliver Ball State University's Spring Commencement address on May 2 and will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree.

NFL officials say free activities and exhibits will fill Point State Park and the North Shore during draft weekend, including a red carpet, autograph stage, locker room and Hall of Fame exhibits; officials also emphasized registering via the NFL One Pass App for schedule and map details.

Audiences say The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is visually striking and family-friendly; it opened to a $130.9 million weekend and has strong verified audience support despite mixed critical reviews.

Live cameras across the U.S. are tracking bald eagle nests; operators reported a female eagle's death in Florida and multiple nests have produced new hatchlings this spring.

Nasa's Artemis II crew took questions from quarantine in a live-streamed session; the four-person team includes commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and the publisher noted no regular text updates would be provided.

Patrick Reed left LIV Golf in late January and has since won twice on the DP World Tour, lifting his ranking and returning to Augusta as a past Masters champion for tournament week.

Tropicana Field reopened to fans after about 18 months of repairs following Hurricane Milton, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 before a sold-out crowd of 25,114.

Astronaut Kellie Gerardi and husband Steven Baumruk have welcomed their second daughter, whom they introduced as Maxine Quinn (nicknamed "Max Q"); Gerardi shared an Instagram reel of the first moments on April 5 and revealed the name on April 6 after a years-long IVF journey she has documented publicly.

The U.S. has set a deadline for Iran to accept a deal by 8 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday; Iran has rejected temporary ceasefire offers and talks continue through intermediaries.

About 20 Michigan football players and coach Kyle Whittingham went to Indianapolis to watch the men's basketball team reach the NCAA title game after a strong win over Arizona, and several football players said the basketball team's run has been an inspiration for their program.

An AEI analysis of U.S. Census data finds about 31% of households now qualify as upper middle class, making it the largest income group, based on family income trends from 1979 through 2024.

A Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report released April 6 found about 5,260 educator program completers in 2023–24 and roughly 1,700 did not begin teaching in Wisconsin; the report also notes many new teachers leave within their first three years.

The Salton Sea region holds large lithium reserves and companies are developing extraction projects while residents and environmental groups raise concerns about water use, air quality, and health. A 2024 lawsuit challenging Imperial County approvals was dismissed and that decision is currently under appeal.

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they coordinated with Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah to launch an attack on Israeli sites; the World Health Organization verified 92 attacks on health facilities in Lebanon, and Lebanese authorities say 1,497 people have been killed, including 57 health workers.

The Common Council's Steering and Rules Committee unanimously approved file #240920 on April 6, authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to work with KultureCity on a citywide sensory inclusion program. The file is scheduled for a full Common Council vote on April 21 at 9 a.m.

Molly Lambert experienced persistent, distressing sexual intrusive thoughts from her mid-teens and was formally diagnosed in August 2025 with pedophilia‑themed obsessive‑compulsive disorder (P‑OCD); she has since sought treatment and spoken publicly to reduce stigma.

Biscuits & Beans Cat Cafe opened on Loudoun Street in downtown Winchester, offering a separated cat lounge with adoptable cats and a cafe area. The owners say the cafe will work with local rescues, host about 15 cats at a time, and support adoptions and fundraising.

Rebecca King-Crews said she has Parkinson's disease and that an MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure in March reduced tremor on her right side.