NASA's Artemis II mission is preparing to send four astronauts on a journey around the far side of the moon, potentially taking humans farther into space than ever before. The mission, scheduled for the near future, will send Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch approximately 250,000 miles from Earth, according to CBS News.
The Artemis II mission is a crucial step toward NASA's goals of returning astronauts to the moon, establishing a sustained presence there, and using it as a gateway for future missions to Mars, CBS News reported. The crew has spent years training in simulators to prepare for the challenges of living and working inside the Orion capsule. Lead flight director Jeff Radigan anticipates unexpected challenges despite the extensive preparation.
In other news, a documentary about former First Lady Melania Trump, titled "Melania," premiered and exceeded expectations in Hollywood. Fox News reported that the film, which details 20 days in Melania Trump's life before President Donald Trump's second term, achieved the best opening weekend for a documentary in over a decade. The Hollywood Reporter noted the surprise success, stating that many had predicted "Melania" would be a "bomb" based on initial seat map data.
Meanwhile, in Iran, the regime released staged photographs of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attempt to project strength and bolster the military, according to Fox News, citing opposition groups operating outside the country. The photographs, published by Iranian state media on January 31, marked Khamenei's first public appearance in weeks and showed him praying at the tomb of Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
In the United States, Tom Homan, former acting director of ICE under President Trump, is seeking to de-escalate tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in Minnesota, according to the New York Times. Homan, known for his "gruff lawman" persona, previously pledged to increase ICE's enforcement presence in California after the state enacted sanctuary policies. "There's no sanctuary from federal law enforcement," Homan told Fox News in 2018, adding, "California better hold on tight."
The 2026 Grammy Awards also made headlines, particularly for the fashion choices on the red carpet. The New York Times highlighted the event as a place where artists can express themselves through diverse styles, from elegant gowns to casual wear. Bad Bunny, nominated for six Grammys, wore a corseted tuxedo, the first men's design by Schiaparelli. Other notable looks included Addison Rae in a plunging white Alaïa dress, Sabrina Carpenter in a beaded Valentino gown, and Tyla in a slinky DSquared2 dress.
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