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- 1Artemis II prepares for first crewed moon mission in 50 years●Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return?
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, prompting questions about why the gap lasted more than five decades. Commentators point to shifting political priorities, soaring costs, and the cancellation of earlier programs like Constellation as reasons the US pause extended so long.
- 2The Last of Us season 3 casts Goodman and two game actors▼The Last of Us season 3 adds Goodman and 2 game actors
HBO's The Last of Us has added new cast members for its third season, including John Goodman and two actors from the original video games. The casting news gives fans fresh clues about which storylines from the games the show plans to adapt next, and speculation about their roles is already circulating among viewers.
- 3Poland offers $15,000 a year for each US soldier stationed there●# POLAND WILL PAY U.S. SOLDIERS $15K A YEAR TO PUT ON ITS TERRITORY: Poland is offering to pay $15,000 a year for each U
Poland is offering to pay $15,000 per year for each US service member stationed on its territory, and will also cover infrastructure costs. The offer was announced by Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski in an interview, and comes as Poland seeks a continued or expanded American military presence amid security concerns on NATO's eastern flank.
- 4China sends two giant pandas to the United States in diplomatic gesture●China sends two giant pandas to the United States as a gesture of diplomacy
China has sent two giant pandas to the United States, renewing a long-standing tradition of panda diplomacy between the two countries. The animals are destined for the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, which housed pandas for more than five decades before the last ones returned to China in late 2023. Observers see the move as a soft-power overture aimed at easing tensions and warming relations between Beijing and Washington.
- 5Partial government shutdown hits DHS amid stalled negotiations●Partial government shutdown hits DHS: What to know about negotiations, potential impacts
A partial US government shutdown has begun at the Department of Homeland Security, with funding negotiations still unresolved between lawmakers. Thousands of DHS employees, including TSA agents and Border Patrol officers, could face delayed pay or work without compensation. Key services such as airport screening and border security are expected to continue, though staffing pressures may grow the longer the impasse lasts.