High winds off Florida coast push Axiom-1 splashdown to Monday

Weather has continued to delay the Axiom Mission, which was the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Blinken, Austin to visit Ukraine Sunday, Zelenskyy says

Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin would be the highest-ranking U.S. officials to visit Ukraine since the war began.

Second day of NJ recreational marijuana sales comes to a close

There were long lines and lots of sales as day two of recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey is officially in the books.

Luxury sky dome near Grand Canyon launches 2nd season — how to stay here

Clear Sky Resort, based in Tempe, Arizona, will launch its second season on May 26, which provides a unique vacation experience by bringing the outdoors inside.

Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks

Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.

Ukraine military blows up bridge ahead of advancing Russian army, video shows

The 13-second clip, which is shot in a first-person view, shows soldiers hiding behind a vehicle before an explosion on the road in front of them sends smoke rising into the air.

COVID-19 was 3rd leading cause of death in US in 2021, CDC reports

The CDC report examined death rates in the United States for 2021. For the second year, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer.

Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire

Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.

Bill would require eligible US citizens to vote in general elections or face fine

The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.

'Rarest Nike shoes ever' produced in 1981 hit auction Wednesday

The rare Nike “One Line” knockoff sneakers were created by co-founder Phil Knight to avoid paying the government $25 million. The classic shoes go up for auction Wednesday.

Best Buy Insignia air fryer products recalled after reports of fire, burn hazard

Best Buy received dozens of reports from U.S. customers of the air fryer or air fryer ovens “catching fire, burning or melting.” There were two reports of injuries.

Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule

Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.