School Principal’s Heroic Intervention in Oklahoma Shooting

CCTV footage captured a high school principal confronting an active shooter in Oklahoma. Victor Hawkins, the assailant, entered Pauls Valley High School on 7 April and began firing. Principal Kirk Moore charged toward Hawkins, successfully disarming him before another staff member intervened. Moore sustained a leg injury during the exchange but has since recovered from hospital. Hawkins was apprehended on-site and now faces multiple charges, including unlawful firearm possession and attempted murder.

Astronauts Break Lunar Distance Record on Artemis II Mission

The Artemis II crew set a new benchmark for Earth-Moon distance during their 10-day orbital journey. Four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft traveled farther than any humans in history, surpassing the Apollo 13 record of 248,655 miles (400,171km). Contact was reestablished with mission control, and astronaut Christina Koch shared:

“It is so great to hear from Earth again.”

The crew, who are on the third day of their lunar far side expedition, will not land on the Moon this time but remain focused on future lunar touchdowns planned for 2028.

Other Notable Events

A Tampa homeowner’s pool area became the scene of a surprise encounter with a nine-foot alligator. Police were called to assist, and specialists safely removed the reptile. Meanwhile, the Great Marshmallow Drop event saw over 15,000 fluffy treats released from a helicopter, drawing crowds of children eager to collect them. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined President Sauli Niinistö of Finland during a bilateral visit, highlighting international collaboration. Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, the first astronaut to venture into deep space on this mission, received a call from the prime minister.