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Artemis II Astronauts Face Toilet Issue Midway to Moon Mission
Houston: The astronauts aboard Artemis II are now more than halfway to the Moon. They are preparing for a historic fly-around of the lunar surface. However, they are facing a problem with their onboard toilet.
The four-member crew includes three Americans and one Canadian. They are expected to reach the Moon on Monday. During the mission, they will capture images of the Moon’s far side. This is the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years after Apollo program.
Pilot Victor Glover said that the Earth now looks very small from space. He added that the Moon is getting bigger as they move closer.
The toilet inside the Orion capsule is not working properly. Mission Control has asked the astronauts to use backup urine collection bags. The toilet has been malfunctioning since the launch.
Engineers believe that ice may be blocking the system. This is stopping the urine from flushing properly. The toilet can still be used for solid waste.
NASA official Debbie Korth said the astronauts also reported a bad smell from the bathroom. The toilet is located in the floor of the capsule and has a curtain for privacy.
Another NASA official, John Honeycutt, said the astronauts are safe. He added that they are trained to handle such problems.
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The mission is expected to set a new distance record for humans in space. It will travel about 400,000 kilometers from Earth. The current record is held by Apollo 13.
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen said he has already seen amazing views from space. The crew also includes Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch.
This mission is important for future space exploration. It is a step toward building a long-term base on the Moon. NASA plans to land astronauts near the Moon’s south pole by 2028.
Iran congratulated Karoline Leavitt on the birth of her daughter, Viviana. However, Iran also reminded her about the deadly strike on a school in Minab on February 28.
Leavitt announced the birth of her baby on X. She shared that her daughter was healthy and that her family was very happy.
Iranian media said more than 150 people were killed in the Minab school strike. Many of the victims were children and teachers.
The strike happened during attacks between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Iran later carried out retaliatory strikes.
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Earlier, Leavitt had said that the United States does not target civilians. Later, reports said a US Tomahawk missile may have hit the school by mistake.
US President Donald Trump had earlier suggested that Iran could be responsible for the strike. Later, reports said a US military investigation was examining the incident.
Egyptian: An Egyptian blogger has surrendered to police after allegedly collecting millions of pounds through fake cancer treatment appeals on social media.
According to reports, blogger Donia Fouad from Ismailia raised nearly four million Egyptian pounds by claiming she was suffering from cancer and needed money for medical treatment. Thousands of followers reportedly donated after seeing her emotional online posts.
Authorities later conducted medical examinations and confirmed that Fouad did not have cancer. Police had earlier detained her husband for questioning during the investigation into the fundraising campaign.
Soon after the investigation intensified, Fouad surrendered to the police. In a statement posted on her official Facebook page, she admitted that she had lied about being ill.
Fouad claimed she was struggling with mental health issues and said she needed psychological treatment. She apologised to the public and admitted her actions were wrong.
She also revealed that she enjoyed the sympathy and attention she received while pretending to be sick. According to her statement, the care shown by her husband and followers gave her emotional comfort.
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Fouad further admitted that several people had previously advised her to seek professional mental health support, but she ignored their suggestions.
Following the confession, several donors reportedly began filing legal complaints against her for online fraud and financial deception.
The incident has sparked widespread debate in Egypt about social media accountability and the risks of emotional fundraising campaigns online.
Australia: A woman who once held a high-paying leadership role in London has gone viral after sharing her emotional career journey on social media. Shweta, a personal coach now based in Melbourne, revealed that she went from working as the head of product at a major company in the UK to cleaning Airbnb apartments in Australia after struggling to find suitable work.
In an Instagram video, Shweta spoke openly about the challenges she faced after leaving London two years ago and moving to Melbourne. She said the job market in the Australian city was much harder than she expected, and despite her professional background, she could not find a role that matched her experience.
Shweta said one of the most difficult parts of the transition was answering questions about her job. She explained that she no longer felt connected to the life she once had and began to feel lost emotionally.
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She also reflected on the lifestyle she enjoyed while living in London. According to her, she once had a wardrobe full of new clothes, branded handbags, makeup, and several pairs of shoes. She described her earlier life as “queen-size” and said everything changed after the move.
In the video, Shweta said she felt like the person she used to be had disappeared. She added that the version of herself left behind felt like an “empty shell.”
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Her story has resonated with many people online, especially professionals dealing with career setbacks, migration struggles, and identity changes after major life transitions. Many social media users praised her honesty and courage for speaking openly about rebuilding life from scratch.
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