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Artemis II crew prepares for Pacific Ocean splashdown on return to Earth
The Artemis II crew is in the final stage of its mission, heading back to Earth after circling the moon. The planned splashdown will mark the end of the flight and a key step in NASA’s effort to return humans to the lunar surface.
Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home
San Francisco police say a 20-year-old man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home around 4:12 a.m. Friday. The suspect has been arrested but not identified, and police say he also allegedly threatened to set fire to OpenAI’s San Francisco headquarters. No injuries were reported.
Consumer Sentiment Falls to a Record Low Amid Price Increases Tied to the Iran War
Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level on record since World War II, driven by price increases linked to the war with Iran.
FBI Recovers Deleted Signal Messages from iPhone Notification Data
The FBI says it was able to recover copies of incoming Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone even after the app was deleted, by extracting data stored in the phone’s push notification database. The messages were tied to a case involving vandalism at the ICE Prairieland Detention Facility in Texas, where one person also shot a police officer in the neck. The episode is a reminder that secure messaging can be undermined by device settings: on iPhones, message previews shown on the lock screen can be preserved in internal memory, so turning off notification previews may matter for users who want maximum privacy.
Higher Home Radon Levels Linked to Greater Ovarian Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women
An analysis from the Women’s Health Initiative found that high levels of residential radon were associated with roughly a 30% higher risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. The update also notes a rejected melanoma drug and missed chances for genomic testing, though no further details are provided here.
Inside the Navy’s Plan to Recover the Artemis II Crew After Splashdown
A Navy Seahawk helicopter pilot says the recovery team will move in after splashdown and bring the astronauts aboard one by one.
Trump Justice Department Keeps Biden-Era Rule on Ghost Gun Parts
The Trump Justice Department says it will keep the Biden-era definition of firearm “frame” and “receiver,” preserving the rule that treats ghost gun parts kits like traditional firearms. Gun rights groups say that breaks Trump’s campaign promise to roll back Biden gun rules, though the administration has also moved to undo some other Biden-era firearm policies and is defending a Hawaii concealed-carry case at the Supreme Court.
Iran Still Restricts Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Pakistan Talks
Donald Trump said he was optimistic a peace deal with Iran could be close as a U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks this weekend. But there is still no sign that Iran is easing its near-total restriction on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has sharply disrupted global energy supplies. Iran says certain conditions, including a Lebanon ceasefire and the release of blocked assets, must be met before negotiations begin, while Trump says military options are being prepared if the talks fail.
16-Year-Old Charged With Murder of 14-Year-Old Shot Dead in Woolwich
A 16-year-old boy from Romford has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor, who was shot dead in Woolwich last week. He is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. Police say another 16-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of murder, while several others arrested in the case have been bailed as inquiries continue.
Kim Kardashian Fails to Keep $6 Million Ray J Settlement Private
Kim Kardashian has lost a bid to keep details of a $6 million settlement with Ray J private. The dispute is tied to a court fight over the 2023 deal and statements from Ray J that the government is pursuing a criminal case against Kardashian and her mother.
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