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Daily Briefing (United States) — 2026-03-31

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Top news of the day

Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida to prepare for moon launch

The Artemis II crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center to begin final preparations ahead of a scheduled April 1 launch that would send them on a nearly 700,000-mile trip around the moon and back. Countdown clocks are expected to start Monday, with the crew able to launch through April 6 before conditions would force a delay.

Local news of the day

Celine Dion announces comeback shows in Paris beginning September 12.

Celine Dion will perform a residency-style run of shows in Paris beginning September 12, and she thanked fans for their support in a statement calling the news her "best birthday gift".

Bright topic of the day

Chattanooga Airport launches twice-daily United Express flights to Houston

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport has started twice-daily nonstop United Express service to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, operated by SkyWest and scheduled 14 times per week. Officials said the route expands connections through United’s Houston hub to destinations across the western United States and beyond.

Politics & economy of the day

Millions of Americans could see a pay rise as states advance minimum‑wage laws

State and local measures advancing around the U.S. could raise pay for millions of retail and restaurant workers. In Pennsylvania, House Bill 2189 has passed the state House and would phase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2029 with annual inflation adjustments.

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