Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized' - NPR

Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It's also extremely preventable. There's a vaccine. It's highly effective. <br><br>For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen mor…

Column | Inside the Blue Origin flight: Tears and a Katy Perry performance - The Washington Post

The all-women Blue Origin rocket launch, including passengers Gayle King and Katy Perry, briefly entered space on Monday. What does that mean for the rest of us?

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s residence being treated at hospital, police say - Politico

Cody Balmer told police he had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he encountered him, according to court documents.

Russia’s Palm Sunday attack against Ukraine triggers calls for more US pressure on Putin - The Hill

A devastating Russian attack against Ukraine on Palm Sunday, coming days after Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands with President Trump’s top negotiator, is raising doubt about the U.S.’s strategy in ceasefire talks with Moscow.  Ukraine, its allies …

Hot off her NCAA title, Paige Bueckers cruises for 1st pick in the WNBA draft - NPR

Monday's WNBA Draft is expected to be the latest jewel in the crown of Bueckers, the 6-foot guard who barely a week ago led her UConn Huskies to their first national championship in a decade.

’The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere Ratings Beat Season 1 Opener - The Hollywood Reporter

More than 5 million viewers watched the show’s return on HBO and Max Sunday.

Harvard rejects Trump administration's demands for deep changes - NPR

The university refused to make changes it said would "dictate what private universities can teach" and "whom they can admit and hire," among other things.

This Unassuming Mushroom Packs the Bitterest Taste Ever Measured - Gizmodo

Scientists have discovered three new bitter-tasting compounds inside a mushroom called Amaropostia stiptica.

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere Hits 5.3 Million Viewers, Up 13% From Series Launch - Variety

'The Last of Us' returned to HBO with 5.3 million viewers, a 13% increase from the series premiere.

Goldman Sachs Trounces Views, Sees 'Markedly Different' Environment In Q2 - Investor's Business Daily

Global banking revenue offset declines elsewhere. Shares rose slightly.

Amanda Nguyen becomes 1st Vietnamese woman to fly to space: 'This journey really is about healing' (video) - Space

"In this moment, I just want all survivors to know: You can heal. No dream is too wild, and if it's so wild and out there — like going to space — you can absolutely make it through, and it can absolutely be possible."

Zuckerberg’s 2012 email dubbed “smoking gun” at Meta monopoly trial - Ars Technica

FTC’s “entire” monopoly case rests on decade-old emails, Meta argued.

Ford, GM, and more auto stocks get a boost as Trump says he wants to 'help some of the car companies' - Quartz

Trump spoke about temporary tariff exemptions at the White House

NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 32nd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival - NASA (.gov)

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 4:15 a.m. EDT, Monday, April 21, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This is the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the orbiting labo…

Meet Neptune, a TikTok alternative where creators can hide likes and follower counts - TechCrunch

Neptune is one of the newest short-form video apps on the block seeking to compete with major players like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.  Neptune, a short-form video apps seeking to compete with TikTok, is preparing to launch the app on the App…

Hungary's parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people - BBC

The amendments will enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings like Pride parades.