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Science

Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch

Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch

  • MARCIA DUNN Associated Press

The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back.

Stars Who Are Open About Their Mental Health Struggles

Stars Who Are Open About Their Mental Health Struggles

  • unbranded - Entertainment Vertical

Here are some celebrities who’ve been open about their mental health, even when it would’ve been easier to stay silent. Let’s start with Zendaya. She’s known for being cool, composed, and controlled on the big screen, but she’s been open about dealing with anxiety, especially as her fame exp…

A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

  • KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press

A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic. 

What is Artemis 2? What to know about NASA's historic moon launch

What is Artemis 2? What to know about NASA's historic moon launch

  • Eric Lagatta USA TODAY

In a matter of days, three Americans and one Canadian will set their sights on heading toward the moon for the first time in more than half-a-century.

Apollo to Artemis: A look at the legacy of NASA’s moon missions and what’s next

Apollo to Artemis: A look at the legacy of NASA’s moon missions and what’s next

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS, NASA, BRITISH MOVIETONE, JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

NASA is going back to the moon more than a half-century after Apollo. The Artemis mission with four astronauts on board won't land on the moon this time or even orbit it. But it's the first step for future moon landings.

Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf

Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf

  • ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

  • ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN Associated Press

Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people to rid themselves of bipolar disorder. Researchers say the comments overstate current evidence.

    Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

    Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

      A humpback whale that was freed after becoming stuck for several days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany was stranded again on Saturday after failing to find its way back to the Atlantic Ocean.

      A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

      A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

        A Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor animals they've rehabilitated. 

        NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

        NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

          Four-time space flyer Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner Jan. 7 after prepping for a spacewalk. Then, he couldn't talk.

          Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim

          Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim

            Scientists have captured one of the most detailed observations of a sperm whale birth ever recorded in the wild. This rare insight shows how the deep diving marine mammals reproduce and interact socially.

            MS: SEA TURTLES RELEASED INTO GULF OF MEXICO

            MS: SEA TURTLES RELEASED INTO GULF OF MEXICO

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              NASA Unveils Plan To Build $20B Permanent Moon Base

              NASA Unveils Plan To Build $20B Permanent Moon Base

                NASA is revamping its space exploration approach with new plans to send humans back to the Moon and establish a permanent base. Over the next decade, the space agency intends to spend billions of dollars on what one official called “humanity’s first deep-space outpost.” Speaking at NASA’s “i…

                Local News

                Community 1st Credit Union recognized by USA Today

                Community 1st Credit Union recognized by USA Today

                Community 1st Credit Union has been recognized by USA Today

                Council Bluffs man killed in salvage yard explosion identified by Fremont County

                Council Bluffs man killed in salvage yard explosion identified by Fremont County

                A 66-year-old man who died last week in an explosion at a salvage yard in southwest Iowa has been identified by the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.

                Clarinda Regional Health Pharmacy Open House next week

                Clarinda Regional Health Pharmacy Open House next week

                Clarinda Regional Health hosts an open house for its new Community Pharmacy next Wednesday

                Essex begins work on $2.7 million water system improvement project

                Essex begins work on $2.7 million water system improvement project

                The City of Essex has begun work on a $2.7 million water system improvement project.

                State & Regional

                Iowa DNR asks for public to report prairie chicken sightings

                Iowa DNR asks for public to report prairie chicken sightings

                The Iowa Department of Natural Resources wants Iowans to report any sightings of prairie chickens.

                Google proposes massive Nebraska data center requiring more power than a city

                Google proposes massive Nebraska data center requiring more power than a city

                Google is considering building a data center in Nebraska that could require more than three times the amount of power the entire city of Lincoln uses at peak demand.

                New report links environmental factors with Iowa cancer risk

                New report links environmental factors with Iowa cancer risk

                Though uncertainties remain, experts at the Iowa Environmental Council and The Harkin Institute say there’s enough evidence to act.

                Iowa State Fair announces new park-and-ride option for 2026

                Iowa State Fair announces new park-and-ride option for 2026

                The Iowa State Fair is making improvements for parking and traffic designed to make the experience of getting to the Iowa State Fairgrounds smoother and safer.

                Nation & World

                Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

                Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

                The judge noted, "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."

                Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

                Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

                Voting law experts say the order violates the Constitution by attempting to seize the power to run elections from states.

                Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding

                Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding

                The judge said the First Amendment right to free speech "does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type."

                Rising gasoline prices a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

                Rising gasoline prices a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

                The Iran war has pushed up the average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gas by $1. 

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                Council Bluffs man killed in salvage yard explosion identified by Fremont County

                Council Bluffs man killed in salvage yard explosion identified by Fremont County

                Clarinda Regional Health Pharmacy Open House next week

                Clarinda Regional Health Pharmacy Open House next week

                Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

                Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

                Shopping

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

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                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Crime

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                Politics

                Eddie Andrews calls on Adam Steen to drop campaign for Iowa governor

                Eddie Andrews calls on Adam Steen to drop campaign for Iowa governor

                Eddie Andrews said fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen should drop out after Steen’s campaign helped a donor challenge Andrews’ spot on the primary ballot.

                Iowa AG Brenna Bird leads legal challenge of Massachusetts pork restrictions

                Iowa AG Brenna Bird leads legal challenge of Massachusetts pork restrictions

                The state’s pork restrictions prohibit the sale of pork from livestock that were “confined in a cruel manner.”

                Iowa state Rep. Konfrst, Sen. Rowley earn Herbert Hoover service awards

                Iowa state Rep. Konfrst, Sen. Rowley earn Herbert Hoover service awards

                State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and Sen. David Rowley received public service awards for bipartisan leadership, community impact and service to Iowans.

                Gov. Kim Reynolds signs temporary tax hike to address Iowa Medicaid shortfall

                Gov. Kim Reynolds signs temporary tax hike to address Iowa Medicaid shortfall

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs temporary insurer tax hike to address Medicaid budget shortfall, a move critics say will raise health care costs for Iowans.

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