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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

HOUSTON (AP) — Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check.
With NASA’s lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What’s next? And how do you top that?
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The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out April 13 — and say regulatory cuts could lead to more construction to stabilize prices, increase home ownership and fuel faster economic growth.
The analysis, part of the Economic Rep ... (full story)

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana

LONDON (AP) — A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year.
Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, filed suit last month in London’s High Court, according to cou ... (full story)

Wyoming electric utility dumps wind and solar in long-term planning

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One of the key driving forces behind the expansion of wind turbines in Wyoming is gutting plans for future renewable energy projects.
Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, PacifiCorp, updated its long-range planning document in March, shifting its previous upward trajectory for new wind and solar throughout its six-state ... (full story)

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” shifts in sleep, behavior and mood.
The United States has a mental health problem, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. More young people, especially girls, are reporting poor mental he ... (full story)