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Space and culture featured prominently across today's headlines: NASA’s Artemis 2 crew have completed roughly two‑thirds of their journey to the Moon and reported glimpses of lunar regions not previously seen directly by humans, renewing public interest in the search for extraterrestrial life as scientists describe the field as still at the beginning of its path; in Paris, urban life continues to change as extensive bike lanes and traffic reductions have encouraged many residents to swap cars for two wheels and reclaim public space. Seasonal and cultural stories also resonated — a look back at the origins of Fabergé’s celebrated imperial Easter eggs and an exploration of how eggs became a central symbol of Easter highlighted craft and tradition — while Vatican watchers noted Pope Léon XIV celebrating his first Easter Mass at the Holy See. On the civic front, thousands gathered in Saint‑Denis in a large anti‑racism rally, signaling active community engagement on social issues alongside the scientific and cultural developments that shaped the day.