{"id":559175,"date":"2026-04-02T00:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/559175\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T00:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:03:12","slug":"artemis-launch-flipping-voters-fed-up-drivers-catch-up-on-the-days-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/559175\/","title":{"rendered":"Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day\u2019s stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n \ud83d\udc4b Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US Food and Drug Administration just approved the second GLP-1 pill for weight loss, and this one has fewer restrictions on how it\u2019s used<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

\n Here\u2019s what else you might have missed during your busy day.\n <\/p>\n

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\n NASA\u2019s Artemis II mission is expected to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida this evening, carrying four astronauts on a historic and risky journey around the moon. The launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. ET. Follow live updates<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

\n \u25b6\ufe0f Crew plays cards<\/a> before heading to launch pad\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83d\udc40 Watch the historic launch<\/a> on CNN All Access\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83d\udce7 Sign up for the Countdown newsletter<\/a> and get updates in your inbox\n <\/p>\n

\n A man spent more than 40 years in prison for a murder he maintains he did not commit. After a judge overturned Subu Vedam\u2019s conviction, ICE took him into custody. His next fight will be to stay in the US<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

\n Democrats\u2019 victories in recent elections suggest their success rests not just on turnout from a motivated base but also on winning over Republicans and independents<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

\n Millions of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart drivers have no choice but to pay higher gas prices if they want to keep earning a living. Some are deciding to call it quits<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

\n Omar Nok is attempting to travel around the world without flying. His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

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Miss Thailand contestant goes viral for dance\n <\/p>\n

Darathorn Yoothong is going viral for her unconventional dance moves at Miss Grand Thailand 2026 which were viewed over 30 million times on social media.<\/p>\n

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Miss Thailand contestant goes viral for dance<\/p>\n

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\n \ud83d\udc83 Bringing the energy: A contestant in the Miss Grand Thailand pageant got a lot of attention for her unconventional dance moves. Take a look<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

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\n \ud83c\udfe0 18th-century elegance: A mansion that once belonged to late German designer Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale, and it\u2019s cheaper than you might expect<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

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\n \ud83d\ude80 Who was the first woman in space?
\ufeffA. Sally Ride
B. Valentina Tereshkova
C. Mae Jemison
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\n Click here to take the quiz<\/a> and see if you got it right.\n <\/p>\n

\n \u2705 Most popular in yesterday\u2019s newsletter: Japan\u2019s F1-style office chair race<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83d\udc4b We\u2019ll see you tomorrow.\n <\/p>\n

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