Artemis II is more than halfway to the moon and aims to travel farther than Apollo 13; the mission's onboard toilet has been unreliable since liftoff, and crew are using backup urine collection bags while engineers investigate a suspected ice blockage.
President Trump reiterated a 10-day deadline and said 48 hours remain for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Iran has requested a ceasefire in indirect talks.
Experts report many people notice better sleep and improved hydration within days of stopping alcohol, and immune function and some liver recovery can begin within a week.
Artemis II's four-person Orion crew is en route to the moon on a 10-day mission and has sent back photographs that reports say include the first images of Earth since December 1972.
San Diego County is expanding the Blue Envelope program, a voluntary communication awareness tool for residents who may need modified communication; free Blue Envelope materials are being distributed at county sheriff stations.
The article argues that trees improve urban air quality, provide habitat and beauty, and can reduce energy use; it cites a Greenscape study saying Jacksonville’s urban canopy removed about 3.8 million pounds of pollutants annually.
On April 4, an Easter egg hunt in Upper Burrell's Lincoln Beach neighborhood, organized by the Community Revitalization Mission of Service, included costumed characters, activities, food and a real rabbit named Sparkles.
CMS is exploring whether beneficiaries who take no action at age 65 could be automatically enrolled in Medicare Advantage rather than traditional Medicare; officials have not introduced a formal proposal or started rulemaking.
The Paradise Animal Shelter held a grand opening on April 4 for a remodeled and expanded facility that adds modern cat accommodations, treatment and socialization areas, and updated dog housing. The project, which added about 1,900 square feet, was funded with more than $1 million from the Town of Paradise, the Measure B committee, PASH, and community supporters.
Taylor Chip announced it will close all of its locations after a Chapter 11 reorganization effort fell short; limited winding-down operations will continue.
