The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched Artemis II on April 1 for the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. The flyby took 10 days to travel around the moon and then return to Earth.

By Leif Lesperance

According to the new Bureau of Labor Statistics news report, unemployment has risen slightly to 4.4% in Feb. 2026, up from 4.3% in Jan. 2026. Total nonfarm payroll employment has dropped by 92,000 jobs as employment in various fields has decreased. 

By Christopher Landa

On Jan. 19 2026, a major sewage pipeline in Montgomery County, Maryland, collapsed, releasing over 200 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Potomac River.

By Evan McFarland

Since Feb. 28, the United States and Israel have carried out continuous large-scale strikes on Iran, killing at least 1,332 people.

Many attacks have taken place in Tehran, the country’s capital city, specifically targeting oil storage depots, refining facilities, and the Mehrabad airport. 

By Emily Markin

This past winter and leading into the spring sports season, Albert Einstein High School did not have power in the football stadium. This lack of energy was due to a large electrical failure within the very old setup of the stadium. 

By Jocelyn Kay

Maryland Sees New Bell-To-Bell Cell Phone Policy 

The House and Senate have approved bills to restrict the use of cell phones in schools across Maryland. The restriction would begin in the 2027-2028 school year and would require students to keep their cell phones put away for the entire school day, including during lunch, recess, and passing periods.

By Jacob Nadelhaft

In recent years, Cuba has become incredibly reliant on Venezuelan oil, with 61% of its yearly oil imports (approximately 13.7 million barrels per year) coming from Venezuela. However, after the US gained control of the Venezuelan oil industry in Jan. 2026, these oil sales have been completely suspended, which has sent Cuba into an economic crisis. 

By Evan McFarland

Back in early 2025, President Trump, along with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sent out an order for all federal HHS workers to return to in-person work. The order also restricted teleworking and remote working. The resulting layoffs and resignations caused chaos throughout HHS and have caused unknown damage to the public health industry.

By Luke Womack

Titan Pantry was started by the PTSA and the previous school Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW), an MCPS employee who helped families during the COVID-19 pandemic (the 2020-2021 school year) as an emergency resource provider for Einstein students. Titan Pantry continues to provide essential supplies, such as food, winter jackets, and grocery gift cards, for its community through food drives and distributions. 

By Campbell Goldston