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The Artemis II astronauts are on a course back to Earth after flying by the moon Monday, witnessing a solar eclipse, and breaking a distance record set by NASA's Apollo 13 astronauts.
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Keval Virani / 500px/Getty Images/500px/500pxIndependent venue closures, social media algorithms and the rise of generative AI are all part of an ecosystem that artists say is becoming increasingly difficult for working musicians to weather. -
Kennedi Carter/Ascend PR GroupThe Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern.
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Florida Tech's Evans Library Hosts Two Great Events. Reel Reads April 8th & Connecting Culture April 10th 2026. Associate Dean Nancy Garmer shares details about the upcoming free talks. -
The League of Women Voters Space Coast Hosts an Education Forum: The Future for Brevard Public Schools? Millage, Sales Tax, and more. April 6, 2026. Gina Lindhorst, VP of the group, shares details.
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Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesThe House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat. -
Nathan Rott/NPRSeawalls are great at protecting property and people. A new nature-inspired seawall add-on is trying to make them better at protecting marine wildlife too.
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Rick GlasbyNASA is preparing to send four astronauts around the moon and back. It’s the Artemis II mission - the first time Americans have left Earth orbit since the Apollo days. -
Planet Labs PBCSatellite images from commercial companies show the extent of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and how Iran is responding.
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The Melbourne Chamber Music Society presents THE MIRO STRING QUARTET Friday, 7:30 PM, April 17, 2026The Melbourne Chamber Music Society presents THE MIRO STRING QUARTET Friday, 7:30 PM, April 17, 2026. Diane Taylor, Board President, shares the details of the concert. -
Brevard Association for Advancement of the Blind Hosts a Dining in the Dark Luncheon April 18, 2026. Brelaine Stroner, Operations Manager, describes the unique event simulating a vision-impaired experience. -
Live at the Intracoastal Brewing Company on Saturday, April 4, starting at 2pm. Free admission and all ages welcome! -
A six-day launch window opens on April 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The lunar orbital mission would be the first time humans have returned to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. -
Their answer depends on how soon you need to tap into your funds — and it might simply be "do nothing." -
Providence Connects Hosts Chili Cook-Off March 29th, 2026. Jeffery Njus, talks about the latest developments and the upcoming Chili Cook-Off. -
Marine Resource Council Releases Most Recent Indian River Lagoon Report. Executive Director, Dr. Laura Wilson, shares an update on the current progress of Lagoon restoration.
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