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Contents: NASA Re-Establishes Communications With Voyager 1 After Issue Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day NASA has managed to regain communication with the Voyager 1 spacecraft after five months of troubleshooting a persisting issue. Voyager 1 was launched just 16 days before its counterpart, Voyager 2, in 1977, and is the only spacecraft to ever leave the heliosphere-- the Sun's magnetic field that is the official border between our solar system and interstellar space. In November, Voyager 1 suffered from an issue where it began to send jumbled data that was impossible to understand. After months of troubleshooting, NASA finally managed to find out that there was a corrupted chip aboard the vessel, possibly ruined by wear or hit by some kind of space particle, and it was messing up over 3% of Voyager 1's memory. The team on Earth then split the corrupted code up and sent it to different parts of the spacecraft, allowing it to send readable messages again. Both spacecrafts have had issues in the past, including a seven-month period where Voyager 2's antenna was facing in the wrong direction, but it is a new challenge every time. The NASA Voyager team expects to receive some new scientific data from Voyager 1 in the coming days, which will be exciting for them-- every update has the possibility for new discoveries as the spacecrafts cruise through interstellar space. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The processed meat company Spam actually gets its name by combining spice and ham. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard. (Guy Kawasaki) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Exodus (noun)- An exodus is a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time—in other words a mass departure or emigration. In a Sentence: The resort town eagerly anticipated the mass exodus from the cities to its beaches as summer approached.

Contents: 15 People Injured After Tram Incident at Universal Studios Hollywood Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Over a dozen people were injured after a tram incident at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday night. The tram was carrying numerous passengers late into the evening, around 9:00 pm local time, when the driver made a quick turn into a studio lot. The tram suffered from a mechanical failure during the turn, according to the driver, and the last car smashed into a nearby guardrail, sending passengers tumbling out of the car. 15 people were sent to a hospital to be treated for mild injuries, and Universal is trying to find out the cause of the mechanical failure to prevent the incident from happening again. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Humans can only use 0.007% of Earth's water, as only 2.5% of it is fresh water and even less of that is accessible. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): High expectations are the key to everything. (Sam Walton) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Palpable (adj)- Something described as palpable is obvious and notable. Palpable may also be used as a synonym of tangible to describe something that can be perceived by one's sense of touch. In a Sentence: The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the jury foreman stood to announce the verdict.

Happy Earth Day! Make sure to treat the planet well this year to try and reduce our carbon footprint and lower our impact on the Earth. Contents: 11 Missing After Heavy Rains Strike China's Guangdong Province 135 Dead After Heavy Rains Strike Pakistan, Afghanistan Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 11 people are missing after heavy rains in China's coastal Guangdong province, which includes the massive metropolises of Shenzhen and Guangzhou, home to over 17.5 million and 16 million people, respectively. Thankfully, the storms have avoided the larger cities, but multiple regions have been relatively hard-hit. Over 50,000 people have been evacuated after rivers burst their banks and streets were covered in waist-level waters, and vehicles were completely washed away. Entire first floors were inundated, wiping out homes and businesses, and landslides even occurred in remote mountain areas that trapped citizens. These powerful storms are quite unusual for the area at this time of the year, and unfortunately, they are expected to return later this week. In a similar scenario, over 135 people have been killed by heavy rains in Afghanistan and Pakistan over the past week. 21 of those 135 killed were farmers harvesting wheat when they were struck by lightning, and the rest were affected by the high water levels. After an unusually dry winter, heavy rains have inundated buildings and caused rivers to burst their banks, covering villages in multiple feet of water, in addition to damaging over 100,000 acres of farmland and killing thousands of livestock. The region of Balochistan has suffered the most, taking on over three times its average for this time of year, and the entire country of Pakistan has suffered from over two times its April average. This is extremely unusual for this month, as the monsoon season for South Asia is normally from June to September. Upcoming Events: Earth Day (Monday, April 22) Passover Begins (Monday, April 22) World Book and Copyright Day (Tuesday, April 23) English Language Day (Tuesday, April 23) Spanish Language Day (Tuesday, April 23) World Immunization Week Begins (Wednesday, April 24) International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace (Wednesday, April 24) International Girls in ICT Day (Thursday, April 25) World Malaria Day (Thursday, April 25) International Delegate’s Day (Thursday, April 25) International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day (Friday, April 26) World Intellectual Property Day (Friday, April 26) World Day for Safety and Health at Work (Sunday, April 28) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In the English grading system, E and F were both used for failing grades, but E was omitted because students and parents kept thinking of an E as 'excellent' instead of representing a fail, like F. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): In the end, a vision without the ability to execute it is probably a hallucination. (Steve Case) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Noblesse oblige (noun)- Noblesse oblige refers to the idea that people who have high social rank or wealth should be helpful and generous to people of lower rank or to people who are poor. In a Sentence: As the inheritor of a great fortune, he was raised to have a strong sense of noblesse oblige, not only volunteering and donating to charity, but advocating for structural change to address inequality.

Our new Unsolved Mystery is now out: the Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony! Check out the new article here. Contents: Ford Recalls Over 455,000 Broncos and Mavericks Due to Battery Issues Various Vehicle Recalls Over the Past Few Months Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Ford has recalled over 455,000 Bronco Sport and Mavericks after an issue where the battery indicator can fail to give a warning. The problem has been found in Ford Bronco Sport SUVs made between 2021 and 2024 and Ford Maverick pickup trucks made between 2022 and 2023. The undetected low battery could cause a failure of multiple battery-affiliated features like hazard lights, and it could even lead to a loss of drive power that could result in a crash, according to the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ford has stated that if customers seem to be having some sort of battery problems in one of the models listed above, they should take it to the nearest dealer to get the issue fixed for free, while owners will be notified on May 13. In just the past few months, there have been a slew of recalls issued by multiple dealers over various issues. Almost 43,000 2022-2023 Ford Broncos and 2022 Ford Escapes were recalled last week due to possible cracked fuel injectors, and Subaru also recalled over 118,000 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy models in late March over a problem where the airbag would fail to deploy in a crash. The same week, Chrysler recalled 286,000 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models for an issue where the side airbag would randomly rupture, possibly harming the passengers of the car. In addition, Kia recalled over 427,000 of their popular 2020-2024 Telluride SUVs because of a problem where the car could start moving while in park due to an improper assembly of the right front driveshaft and intermediate shaft. Lastly, Hyundai and Kia jointly recalled over 147,000 2022-2024 Hyundai Ioniq, Genesis, and EV6 models over issues with the battery charging. For all of these issues, owners of these models should take the car to the nearest dealer to get the problem repaired for free. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): There's enough molten gold in the core of the Earth to coat the entire surface of our planet in 1.5 feet of it. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The only thing worse than starting something and failing… is not starting something. (Seth Godin) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Gingerly (adj)- An act or manner described as gingerly is very cautious or careful. In a Sentence: It’s a delicate subject, and we need to approach it with gingerly care and tact.

Hello YNH Members, We have just launched our latest Unsolved Mystery: the Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony! Check out the new article here! Look out for more new, intriguing articles in the coming weeks!

Contents: Israel Strikes Back at Iran Despite Urges to Back Off Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Numerous countries that support Israel are balking at their latest move: retaliation. After Iran attacked Israel earlier this week, the US and other countries were urging Israel not to strike back, as it may cause another Middle Eastern conflict to escalate into a war. However, Israel refused to listen to this and launched a strike on a major air defense base near the key city of Isfahan as a retaliation to the first attack by Iran. At first, local officials were worried that the missiles were targeting a nuclear power research facility in the region, but Israel confirmed that they were just carrying out a small attack to show that they can strike anywhere at any time. Now, we await Iran's decision: do they stop this conflict and back off or retaliate again to Israel? The second option would most likely cause some form of a war in between the two, which would be a disaster for peace relations and the entire Middle East in general. Thankfully, Iran does not seem to be looking for a larger war, meaning that they will most likely back off to keep the peace and de-escalate the conflict. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railroad in the world. When traveling from end to end, passengers cross through 8 different time zones and ride across a whopping 3,901 bridges during the 7-day journey. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue. (Josh James) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Underwhelm (verb)- To underwhelm someone is to fail to impress or excite them. In a Sentence: Despite the hype, the movie underwhelmed most reviewers, who criticized its slow pace and poor special effects.

Contents: 800 Evacuated After Indonesia Stratovolcano Eruption Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Over 800 people have been evacuated from the Indonesian region of North Sulawesi after a large volcano eruption. 2,400-foot tall Mount Ruang exploded at around 7:19 pm local time on Wednesday, sending plumes of ash and smoke thousands of feet into the sky. Lava was also seen blasting out of the caldera of the cone-shaped volcano, but thankfully, no fatalities have been reported. It has erupted five times so far, one after the other. Around 800 people are residents of the island, but they have all been safely evacuated to a neighboring island. Unfortunately, as Mount Ruang continues to spew ash and lava, the eruptions are getting bigger each time. Due to these disruptions in the air, the nearby provincial airport in Manado has been temporarily shut down. Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano, which are typically cone-shaped due to the lava flow and buildup of rock to form the towering landform. Stratovolcanoes are also known for their explosive eruptions, which are generally quite dangerous. Examples of large stratovolcano eruptions include the devastating 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the United States, and the massive 1883 eruption of Indonesia's Krakatoa. Volcanologists and geologists in the area fear a partial collapse of the volcano into the sea, which could spark a dangerous tsunami. Indonesian authorities are still waiting for the eruptions to subside to move the residents back to the island and reopen the airport, but Mount Ruang seems to be continuing on its explosive run for now. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. (Ralph Nader) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Qua (prep)- Qua is a preposition used in formal speech or writing that means “in the capacity or character of (someone or something).” It is used synonymously with as to indicate that someone or something is being referred to or thought about in a particular way. In a Semtence The artist qua artist is less interesting to me than the artist as a human being.

Contents: 400-Year-Old Danish Stock Exchange Destroyed in Tragic Fire Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The entire Danish population is grieving after Copenhagen's 400-year-old historic stock exchange went up in flames earlier this week. The fire broke out around 8:30 am local time on Tuesday, and in just a few hours, it had engulfed over half of the building. The old stock exchange was one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings, built in 1625, and bordered the well-known Christiansborg Castle. It was also known for its massive, 184-foot spire, and the numerous famous paintings located inside. As firefighters helped to put out the raging fire, surrounding citizens helped the remaining firefighters remove as many of the important paintings as they could. A few valuable pieces of furniture were also saved, such as mirrors and chandeliers. The stock exchange fire was only declared under control by firefighters by the afternoon, but it kept burning late into the evening. Scaffolding in place for the building's renovation was an issue in the efforts, as it blocked the entrance to the upper floors. It was formally extinguished after hours of work on Wednesday. Officials have compared the tragedy to the fire at the Notre Dame in Paris, France, which had its grim five-year anniversary on April 15. A thorough investigation is in process to find the cause of the blaze-- so far, they are guessing that it may have been a short circuit in the electrical system or a cigarette butt that may have still had some glowing embers on it when thrown away. They know that it began near the copper roof of the building and worked its way down to the main, brick-walled section through the elevator shaft soon after, which will aid in the investigation. However, that was another issue in the firefighting efforts, as a removal of a section of the copper roof was required to extinguish the fire. The government will now look to rebuild the popular landmark and historical center as fast as possible. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The only letters that are not on the periodic table are J and Q. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake- you can’t learn anything from being perfect. (Adam Osborne) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Circumlocution (noun)- Circumlocution refers to the use of many words to say something that could be said more clearly and directly with fewer words. Usually encountered in formal speech and writing, circumlocution can also refer to speech that is intentionally evasive. In a Sentence: The judge coughed and pointed to her watch, clearly impatient with the attorney's tiresome circumlocutions in defense of his client.

Contents: 18 Dead, Chaos Across Cities as Heavy Rains Strike Middle East Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day At least 18 people are dead in Oman after heavy flooding has plagued the Middle East lately. Schools were closed and citizens worked from home across the United Arab Emirates as almost half a foot of rain fell in the area. As the Middle East is mostly a desert, drainage systems in the area are quite poor. Due to this, highways were inundated and flights were canceled after tarmacs at the airport were flooded, disrupting the flow of daily traffic. Vehicles were half-submerged and even swept away by the severe floods, turning entire cities into inundated swamps. In just 24 hours, Dubai's International Airport received almost half a foot of rain, while the average yearly precipitation is just a third of a foot. Heavy rains also fell across Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, but the UAE and Oman were the worst-hit. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): There are only two parts of the human body that do not contain blood vessels: cartilage and the cornea. Due to this, they never heal, which is why knee replacements are needed after cartilage in a joint wears down or eye surgery is needed to prevent permanent blindness after your cornea is damaged. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): When you cease to dream you cease to live. (Malcolm Forbes) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Inalienable (adj)- Something considered inalienable is impossible to take away or give up. In a Sentence: The American ethos is built on the belief that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights.

Contents: Scottie Scheffler Takes Home Masters Win in Georgia With 11 Under Par Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The Masters in Augusta, Georgia, has come to an end, with Scottie Scheffler taking home his second green jacket in three years. Many viewers were hoping for a comeback of golfing legend Tiger Woods, who has been out of golf for the past few years due to a severe car accident in Los Angeles after speeding. After a great Round 1, he ruined his entire weekend with a 10-over par on a hole on Saturday, leading to him finishing in dead last of the golfers that made the cut. LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau led the way after Round 1, with 7 under par, and Max Homa and Scottie Scheffler right behind with 6 under par. By the end of Round 2, all three golfers were tied for the top spot, but Bryson DeChambeau fell behind on Round 3, dropping to fifth with -3. Collin Morikawa had an amazing Round 3, boosting himself to second place with -6, while Scottie Scheffler kept the lead with -7 and Max Homa stayed in the race with -5. Then, Round 4 came to an end on Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler putting his prowess on display and delivering an 11 under par for the entire tournament. Ludvig Åberg moved up to take second with -7, and Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, and Tommy Fleetwood all tied for third with 4 under par. Congratulations to fans of Scottie Scheffler, who has earned his second green jacket in three years and will be taking home $3.6 million as a reward for his big win. As for fans of Tiger Woods, he hopes to bounce back at the next major in May: the PGA Championship. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In Nevada, it is illegal to use an x-ray to find someone's shoe size. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company. (Booker T. Washington) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Purloin (verb)- To purloin is to take something that belongs to someone else—that is, to steal it. Purloin is much more formal-sounding than steal, but is often—though not always—encountered in humorous contexts, suggesting that the theft is not serious. In a Sentence: The puppy managed to purloin a few cookies from the plate when no one was looking.