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Artemis II crew to set record for farthest distance from Earth travelled by humans; will exceed 252,000 miles from the planet as the spacecraft hooks around the far side of the moon today

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking federal court orders against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois that would prevent those states from enforcing their gambling statutes against prediction market platforms.

Amazon is in talks to acquire a SpaceX competitor. The e-commerce giant is reportedly eyeing Globalstar, a satellite communications company with an $8.8 billion market cap, as it works to expand its nascent Leo satellite internet service. The problem? Apple already owns a 20% stake in the company.

Starbucks says it will give baristas bonuses. The coffee chain announced a performance-based bonus program for U.S. baristas and shift supervisors that could pay eligible workers up to $1,200 per year, or $300 per quarter, when their stores meet or exceed sales and customer service targets.

"Super Mario Galaxy Movie" earns $370.7M at the global box office in its opening weekend, the best debut since the third installment of "Avatar" in December.

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On April 6, 1870, a Federal Order-in-Council approved the formation of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), the predecessor to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), one of Canada's most enduring national symbols.

On April 6, 1851, the Canadian postal service was transferred from British control, setting a uniform postal rate of 3 pence per letter. This was an important step in Canada's growing administrative independence from Britain.