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Canadians gathered in classrooms, science centres and living rooms Wednesday across the country to celebrate the launch of Artemis II, a mission many see as a symbol of hope and discovery. The anticipation had been building nationwide, with watch parties and themed displays appearing in cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.The mission, featuring Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has sparked a sense of pride and curiosity about space exploration. Hansen, a 50-year-old from London, Ont., is the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit. People stand on Elgin Street as the Artemis II moon mission lifts off, on a…

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Eastern Indonesia time. The New York Times A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The U.S. Pacific Warning Center initially said “hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts” in the region and that tsunami waves had been observed as a result of the quake. After about two hours and 15 minutes, the center said the danger had…

A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote in each state.The suit — filed in D.C. federal court by the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors Association and two major Democratic campaign groups — is the first major legal challenge to the executive order, which President Trump signed on Tuesday. The top two Democrats in Congress, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are also…

Australian guard Dyson Daniels has continued his stellar NBA season, scoring another double-double as the soaring Atlanta Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-101 for their 17th victory in their past 19 games.Daniels had 15 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal for the Hawks in Orlando on Wednesday night (Thursday AEDT).The Aussie’s compatriot Jock Landale, who was also involved in some late-game drama, chipped in with eight points, one rebound and one assist from his eventful 15 minutes on court.Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 32 points and Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 14 rebounds for Atlanta.The Hawks swept the season…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “Bob’s Burgers” voice actor Eugene Mirman has been hospitalized after he was rescued from a fiery crash Tuesday, March 31, in New Hampshire.According to a press release from the New Hampshire State Police, troopers responded to calls claiming Mirman crashed into the Bedford Toll Plaza while driving on the F.E. Everett Turnpike at around 11:55 a.m., and that his car had caught fire and that he was stuck inside.The voice actor was pulled out of the car through a window by a veteran state trooper, whose name is being withheld and is…

Globalstar Chairman and CEO Jay Monroe rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, April 21, 2014.Brendan McDermid | ReutersShares of Globalstar jumped more than 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the Financial Times reported Amazon is in talks to acquire the satellite communications company, citing people familiar with the matter. The companies were still negotiating over some of the complexities of a deal following lengthy talks, the Times reported. One of the complicating factors is that Apple took a 20% stake in Globalstar in 2024, according to the FT, as part of a $1.5 billion investment…

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India” — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. Indian markets have been rattled by the Iran war, with foreign investors fleeing and valuations slipping to rare lows. But fund managers tell me that low prices by themselves won’t lure investors back.Enjoy!Any thoughts on today’s newsletter? Share them with the team.The big storyFor months, trade tensions with the U.S. were dubbed the biggest overhang on Indian equities. When the two countries agreed on a trade pact in February,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The man accused of fatally shooting NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in Queens two years ago was found not guilty of first-degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter and other charges.Guy Rivera was convicted Wednesday of aggravated manslaughter in the first degree, attempted murder in the first degree for attempting to shoot a NYPD sergeant who also responded to the scene and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He was acquitted of murder in the first degree.Earlier on Wednesday, the jury said it had…

It may be tiny but the happiness a 400-square-foot home in Okanagan Falls brings its owners is anything but small. “It’s been a dream of mine to have a tiny home,” said Emily Kogel. “I was fascinated with the concept of living in a smaller square footage and having a smaller environmental footprint.”The home was manufactured by Vernon Tiny Homes.Kogel said it’s fully serviced with clean well water and a septic system and built like standard home.“The outside is 100 per cent cedar siding. Those are double pane Ply Gem windows, the roof is a steel roof and it has…

Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.Published On 1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026A technical team from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Cuba to launch an “independent investigation” into a deadly shootout between local border patrol officers and a Florida-tagged speedboat.The United States embassy in Havana announced the FBI agents’ arrival on Wednesday, following pressure from officials to look into the incident.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listOn the night of February 25, 10 Cuban nationals tried to enter Cuba by speedboat, armed with nearly 13,000…