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The Man of Steel's official hometown is celebrating Superman Day 2026 with a full weekend of community events, appearances by cosplayers Jake Fogg (Superman) and Liz Elizabeth (Lois Lane), and a free outdoor screening of James Gunn's "Superman."

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/08/superman-day-2026-super-museum-metropolis/

Superman Day returns to Metropolis, Illinois, with two-day festival at the Super Museum - Daily Planet

The Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois, is hosting Superman Day 2026 on April 17–18 with cosplayer appearances, a charity walk, a classic car cruise, and an outdoor screening of James Gunn's "Superman."

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Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday — 90 minutes before his own deadline to bomb the country's power plants. The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. Talks continue Friday in Islamabad.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/08/trump-iran-ceasefire-strait-hormuz-april-2026/

Trump backs off Iran threat, announces two-week ceasefire - Daily Planet

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran Tuesday night, stepping back from his threat to destroy the country's power grid and bridges after Tehran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to resume in Islamabad.

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As the historic crew of Artemis II returns from the moon, former NASA flight director John Curry tells us what it will take to build a sustainable society there—and why we need to do it.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/this-time-to-stay/

‘This time to stay’ - Daily Planet

The following continues a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II. Daniel: I think what ultimately happens with the moon will be far more complex than we can imagine. There are certain things you can predict—you can see where this trail leads, you can see where that

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"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir is an exhilarating journey filled with unexpected twists, combining science, friendship, and passion for exploration. Truly unforgettable!

Abbie Wells rates the novel 5/5 stars.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/project-hail-mary-by-andy-weir/

DailyPlanet 21h ago

Cleveland City Council has officially declared April 18 Superman Day, marking the 1938 debut of "Action Comics" no. 1 and honoring the city's legacy as the birthplace of the Man of Steel. The date will be celebrated annually, beginning with a Siegel and Shuster Society luncheon this month.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/cleveland-superman-day/

Cleveland declares April 18 Superman Day, honoring the Man of Steel’s birthplace - Daily Planet

Cleveland City Council has officially declared April 18 as annual Superman Day, recognizing the city as the birthplace of the iconic hero and honoring the Siegel and Shuster Society's decades of advocacy.

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A woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a March 22 hit-and-run crash that killed Seham Hassen in Minneapolis.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/minneapolis-hit-run-charges-march-22/

Charges filed in March 22 hit-and-run that killed Minneapolis woman - Daily Planet

Prosecutors have charged a woman with criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a March 22 hit-and-run crash that killed Seham Hassen in northeast Minneapolis.

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Digging for Kryptonite host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez dig into #Supergirl's Silver Age origins as the star of her own decade-long "Action Comics" backup feature from creators Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and more.

Listen now:

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/supergirl-in-the-silver-age-the-girl-of-steel-begins/

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President Trump warned Tuesday that Iran faces the destruction of its "whole civilization" if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. ET. Human rights experts are calling the threat a war crime. Negotiations continue as the deadline approaches

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/trump-iran-deadline/

Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ as Iran deadline looms - Daily Planet

President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilization Tuesday if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by an 8 p.m. ET deadline, as international leaders warn the strikes could constitute war crimes.

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Artemis II is heading home. The crew completed a historic flyby of the moon's far side Monday, setting a new record for the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth — 252,756 miles. Splashdown off San Diego is set for Friday.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-crew-heads-home-after-record-setting-lunar-flyby/

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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night at Target Field, taking the early advantage in a four-game home series that continues through Thursday.

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/07/twins-tigers-series-april-2026/

Twins open series win over Tigers with 7-3 victory Monday - Daily Planet

Minnesota opened its four-game home series against Detroit with a 7-3 win Monday evening. The clubs play again tonight at 6:40 p.m.

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