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NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success
NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test.
Nearly 3.4 million pounds of recalled Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products may contain glass
A Portland, Oregon, company is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores and in Canada because they may contain pieces of glass, U.S. Agriculture Department officials reported.
You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them
When household batteries die, it's hard to know what to do with them. So they get shoved into a junk drawer or sheepishly thrown into the trash.
Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar
When Thai police were having trouble catching a serial burglar who repeatedly slipped through their fingers, they came up with a creative plan: going undercover in a traditional lion costume to get close to their elusive quarry.
Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds
Millions in North America kicked off 2026 with bitterly cold temperatures, with many saying it's been years since they've experienced such frigid winter weather.
5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses
Five European nations have announced a new program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia.
Alyssa Milano, Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher and more remember Eric Dane, dead at 53
Friends and co-stars across Hollywood are mourning Eric Dane, the actor known for his iconic role as Dr. Mark Sloan - aka McSteamy - on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Dane, who announced his ALS diagnosis less than a year ago, died Thursday at 53.
Trump orders government to release files on ‘extremely important’ matter of aliens, UFOs
President Trump says he is ordering the government to release documents related to aliens and UFOs.
Police search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest
Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Swipe, eat, regret: How food delivery apps are quietly draining young Americans’ wallets
I'm Susan Ferrechio reporting for the Washington Times. Let's take a look at how online food delivery is financially crippling some young adults in the U.S.
LISTEN: Here’s how the Pentagon is using AI today
Liz Martin, the managing director and general manager for global defense at Amazon Web Services, joins the show to talk about the company's work with the U.S. military and competition versus cooperation among defense companies.
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children's mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a jury for the first time.
Japan’s traditional kimonos are being repurposed in creative and sustainable ways
The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days for a virtue that's more relevant than ever: sustainability.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ star Eric Dane dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
‘Tremendous interest’: Trump directs government to release UFO files
President Trump said Thursday that he's directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of "tremendous interest."
Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, who created mirrored dreamscapes across Philadelphia, dies at 86
Philadelphia-based mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, known for creating mirrored dreamscapes on buildings across the city, has died, according to a nonprofit art center he created.
Music Review: Hilary Duff is a pop star reincarnate on ‘Luck… or Something’
Hilary Duff is a pop star once more. That is, if a pop star ever really stops being a pop star.
NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight
NASA's new boss blasted Boeing and the space agency Thursday for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station.
Washington Times Culture Wire: Actor Peter Greene’s cause of death revealed, Toy Story 5 and more
Official reports cleared up the mystery surrounding the death of the "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask" actor.
Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
Actor Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, according to a police report.
