HOUSTON — With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA’s first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian – a step toward landing boot prints near the moon’s south pole in just two years.A prize – and bragging rights – awaits Artemis II.Less than an hour before kicking off the fly-around and intense lunar observations, the four astronauts…

Social media accounts backing Hungary’s ruling right-wing populist party Fidesz have accused tech giant Meta of political interference in the country’s upcoming elections, alleging that the party and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are being censored. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Fidesz campaign chief Balázs Orbán also threw his weight behind the allegations. “We have received numerous reports that some users have been unable to like Fidesz-related content on Facebook for the past few days”, he said on 29 March. However, The Cube, Euronews’ fact-checking team, was not able to gather any valid evidence to back these claims. Claims of interference The claims emerged…

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is getting real about the last month of her life amid new domestic violence allegations and a custody dispute. “The last 40 days felt like hell on earth,” the reality TV star, 31, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 5, alongside a video montage featuring candid moments from her life away from the cameras. “Through every panic attack I prayed for strength as I could feel my body breaking down and out from the distress of it all.” Paul then evoked the Christian Jesus on Easter 2026, writing, “HE sent…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A House Democrat is facing backlash for comparing evictions to violence, despite appearing to benefit from rental income tied to her husband’s growing real estate portfolio.”Eviction is an act of violence,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., said in a video posted to social media Thursday. “And we have to do everything to prevent it.””It degrades the health of communities. There is great stigma associated with it,” she continued. “Housing is a human right.”Pressley, a progressive lawmaker and member of “the Squad,” has long advocated for rent cancellation legislation and pushed for an eviction…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was hit by a pitch in Sunday’s game against the Seattle Mariners and was forced to leave, sparking fears from fans that he will have to miss time.Fortunately, for Trout and Angels fans, Los Angeles manager Kurt Suzuki said after the game that X-Rays were negative and he was going to be day-to-day. Trout said he was worried there was damage because of how swollen his wrist got, but added he was “relieved” it was not broken. Trout did express some frustration with Mariners pitcher Casey…

When tourists travel to Seattle, it’s common to take in the Space Needle and the downtown skyline from Puget Sound.It’s an itinerary that a newly arrived pod of killer whales appears to be following too.Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits just off downtown this past month. They’ve also cruised by other shorelines in the region.”People … are all very happy to see this,” said Hongming Zheng, who photographs whales in his spare time. It took him 10 hours of driving to find the mysterious pod. “It was…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: Good morning, theater enthusiasts! Get ready to start your day with some fresh Broadway buzz. Last night marked the opening of Matthew Lombardo’s comedy, WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL, a production that’s bringing all the backstage laughs and drama to Boston’s Huntington Theatre. Meanwhile, Broadway legend Richard Jay-Alexander has something special to celebrate – his impressive 50-year journey in showbiz! You can catch a glimpse of the celebration here. Also, Darren Criss and Claire Kwon…

Hundreds of motorcyclists joined a priest on Sunday to carry the cross of Christ through Sintra in a roaring Easter procession that has become a tradition in the Portuguese town of Sintra near Lisbon. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Father Avelino Alves led the 19th annual Compasso Pascal Motard, riding with the cross on what he calls the “motorcycle of freedom” from the parish church in Pêro Pinheiro to Sintra’s National Palace. The procession set off at 10 am and travelled through several parishes including Montelavar, Almargem do Bispo and Terrugem before reaching the historic town centre at 1 pm. Father Avelino, a…

Britney Spears appears to be enjoying her time with close friends in the wake of her recent DUI arrest. “Fun afternoon with some old friends,” songwriter Diane Warren wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 5, along with a bunny emoji in honor of Easter 2026. Warren, 69, also shared a selfie featuring friends Spears, 44, and Saturday Night Live alum Molly Shannon, as well as Spears’ manager and longtime friend, Cade Hudson. The pop star gave the camera the middle finger while posing with her friends and holding what appeared to be a cocktail, though it is unclear if the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A party-line tactic to ram legislation through Congress and bypass the Senate filibuster has become a dumping ground for Republicans’ legislative priorities throughout the year.Now, as Democrats refuse to fund immigration operations, Republicans are once again readying a budget reconciliation package. The hard part will be getting enough of the GOP on the same page to craft a bill that can pass and survive the strict rules underpinning the process.Republicans used the same process to pass President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” last year. It’s a time-consuming, labor-intensive legislative maneuver that nearly…

As tax season winds down, experts warn that a common but often hidden crime is on the rise: tax identity theft.The crime happens when thieves use personal information to file a tax return in someone else’s name and collect a refund. When the legitimate taxpayer later files, the IRS may report the refund has already been sent.At Optima Tax Relief, where employees process tens of thousands of IRS notices each day, experts say the problem is growing.”One thing about Tax ID theft is it’s kind of unseen. It’s a stealthy crime. So you may not be aware what’s happening behind…

Rulla Nehme Pontarelli “certainly did not” think that her marriage to Brian Pontarelli would be a story line on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Rulla made her debut during the new Bravo show’s second episode, which aired on Sunday, April 2, and discussions about her drama with Jo-Ellen Tiberi were immediately on the table. “Jo-Ellen and I have definitely had ups and downs,” Rulla said in a confessional. “She is a rep in the beauty business. My husband, Brian, and I know a lot of people in the industry. She comes across as friendly, bubbly, but that’s not always…

Washington — NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined on Sunday the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon, describing it as a key test mission in the quest to return humans to the lunar surface.The Artemis II mission launched last week, marking the first piloted moonshot since the end of the Apollo program more than five decades ago. On Monday, the operation’s four crew members are set to surpass the Apollo 13 record for the farthest distance from Earth that humans have traveled. “The primary objective…

Malcolm in the Middle is returning without Erik Per Sullivan — but where is the former child star now? After Disney+ picked up a revival series for Malcolm in the Middle, Variety confirmed that Per Sullivan would be recast. His character Dewey will be played by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, who is taking over the role for the four-episode special. The rest of the cast including Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are expected to reprise their respective characters. In addition to the main cast, Kiana Madeira, Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae and Keeley Karsten have been cast…

DEAR ABBY: I have a neurological disorder and can no longer keep up with my friends (who used to be my friends). I don’t explain the problems I have and why I can’t do the things I used to do unless they ask. I still drive, but I have trouble walking. I have a wonderful husband who helps me all the time. I’m lucky I can do what I do, but I am very limited.  I don’t know how to explain it to people who look at me like I’m making it up. Abby, I have polyneuropathy and have had…