"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/
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/
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/
President Trump used a Monday briefing on a U.S. rescue mission in Iran to threaten legal action against a journalist, escalate warnings to Iran, criticize NATO allies and outline broader geopolitical positions.
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/06/trump-iran-rescue-ultimatum/
History made: NASA's Artemis II crew are now the farthest humans from Earth in history, surpassing the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970.
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record/
Krypton has nothing on us! The Artemis II crew is moonbound, and the view back home is breathtaking. NASA released the first images Friday, showing Earth in full, surrounded by auroras and zodiacal light.
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photos/
President Trump has ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi, naming Deputy AG Todd Blanche as the acting replacement. Her exit follows more than a year of controversy over the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and failed prosecutions of Trump’s political rivals.
First Avenue added Bruce Springsteen to its legendary wall of stars March 31 — just hours before The Boss kicked off his "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour at Target Center across the street. He earned the honor following his Jan. 30 anti-ICE protest concert and months of advocacy for Minnesota.
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/04/01/springsteen-first-ave-wall/
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Tuesday that Colorado's conversion therapy ban violates the First Amendment — on Transgender Day of Visibility. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter.
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/03/31/supreme-court-conversion-therapy/
Erica Durance stops by The House of El this week to reminisce on 25 years of "Smallville," 22 years of Lois Lane and a lifetime of memories.
Watch their special episode:
