Artemis Crew Describes Life in Space - What You Need To Know - April, 3 2026

[0:04] This is what you need to know now. [0:06] Integrity, this is Gio Benitez at ABC News. [0:09] How do you hear me? [0:09] The Artemis crew on their way to the moon [0:12] takes time to speak with us overnight [0:14] after a critical step in their historic journey. [0:17] A new shakeup at the Pentagon, [0:19] the generals being fired, [0:20] and the new threat from President Trump to Iran [0:23] as oil prices surge, [0:25] forcing more companies to charge new fees. [0:28] Attorney General Pam Bondi fired. [0:30] Her deputy explains the frustrations [0:32] that led to her removal. [0:33] This time you're under arrest for DUI, yes, sir. [0:36] Plus, new video of Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, [0:40] who he told police he was talking to [0:42] minutes before his arrest. [0:44] The concern about microplastics in our drinking water, [0:47] what the government is doing about it. [0:49] And a new kind of fashion, [0:51] a handbag made from dinosaur leather. [0:54] We have much more What You Need to Know now. [0:57] I'm Maggie Rooley from ABC News. [0:59] It's Friday, April 3rd. [1:01] This is What You Need to Know. [1:02] We'll show you the recall [1:03] involving popular dinosaur nuggets [1:05] and the backlash over sky-high prices [1:08] for World Cup soccer tickets. [1:09] But first, the big story. [1:11] We're now hearing from the four astronauts [1:13] heading to the moon. [1:15] Yesterday, they were able to complete [1:16] the crucial trans-lunar ejection burn, [1:19] firing the final engine, [1:21] putting them on a path to the moon. [1:23] The Artemis II crew then spoke with our Gio Benitez. [1:26] Do you feel the weight of history [1:28] knowing that you're going to be traveling [1:30] farther than any other human? [1:33] I looked at each other as a crew. [1:34] We have been to the moon before in 1969, [1:37] 1968 through 1972. [1:38] It's been a long time since we've been back. [1:40] And I got to tell you, [1:41] there is nothing normal about this. [1:43] Sending four humans 250,000 miles away [1:45] is a Herculean effort. [1:47] And we are now just realizing the gravity of that. [1:50] So far, the crew has only managed two short naps, [1:54] but they say sleeping in space [1:55] is more comfortable than you might think. [1:58] Shortly after liftoff, [1:59] mission specialist Christina Cook [2:00] helped resolve a different issue. [2:02] I'm proud of the fact that we're able to do this. [2:03] I'm proud to call myself the space plumber. [2:05] I like to say that it is probably [2:07] the most important piece of equipment on board. [2:09] So we were all breathing a sigh of relief [2:12] when it turned out to be just fine. [2:14] First and foremost, I would just like to say thank you. [2:17] Your support and trust in us has enabled this [2:20] and so many people that have worked for so long [2:22] to make this possible. [2:23] The mission is on track to send humans [2:25] deeper into space than ever before. [2:28] Now, they won't land on the moon, [2:30] but the goal is to pave the way for future landings [2:32] and the eventual landing of the space. [2:33] and the eventual exploration of Mars. [2:35] Watch more of Gio's interview on ABC News Streaming. [2:38] And now to the other big story, [2:40] some key firings in Washington, [2:42] starting with Attorney General Pam Bondi. [2:44] Sources say the president was frustrated [2:46] because Bondi was unable to successfully [2:49] prosecute his political enemies. [2:51] And they say Trump was not happy [2:52] with their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. [2:55] Meanwhile, the Army's top officer has also been ousted. [2:58] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth [2:59] announced the retirement of General Randy George [3:02] and two other members of the Army. [3:02] And they're also saying that the Army's top officer [3:02] has also been ousted. [3:02] And they're also saying that the Army's top officer [3:03] has also been ousted. [3:03] And they're also saying that the Army's top officer [3:03] has also been ousted. [3:03] And the other top generals [3:04] were reportedly forced out as well. [3:06] Now, this all comes as the war in Iran rages on. [3:09] The U.S. and Israel carried out a deadly airstrike near Tehran, [3:12] taking out the tallest bridge in the Middle East. [3:15] And oil prices rose more than 11% yesterday, [3:18] the biggest one-day spike since the pandemic. [3:21] Now, United is the latest airline [3:23] to increase baggage fees because of higher fuel costs. [3:26] And Amazon is tacking on an extra 3.5% fee for sellers. [3:30] Rachel has more on the soaring cost of energy prices. [3:32] Rachel has more on the soaring cost of energy prices. [3:33] Rachel has more on the soaring cost of energy prices. [3:34] Well, Maggie, U.S. oil prices have started to surge [3:37] as the president promises to step up attacks on Iran. [3:40] President Trump warning on social media, [3:42] it's time for Iran to make a deal before it's too late [3:45] and there's nothing left. [3:46] Iran is showing no signs of backing down [3:48] and they have retaliated nearby in the region. [3:51] Five weeks into this war, [3:53] President Trump has not laid out an exit strategy [3:55] or a concrete plan to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. [3:58] And we know so many Americans [3:59] are seeing those oil prices start to surge. [4:02] They're seeing those prices start to rise. [4:02] They're seeing those prices start to rise. [4:02] They're seeing those prices start to rise. [4:02] They're seeing those prices start to rise. [4:02] They're seeing those prices start to rise. [4:02] They're seeing those prices start to rise. [4:02] The price for a gallon of gas here at home, [4:04] now around $4 a gallon, [4:06] that could reach $4.45 in the next two weeks. [4:09] Diesel could reach a record $6 a gallon. [4:12] Now to Tiger Woods and new video of his DUI arrest [4:15] showing responding officers surprised to learn [4:18] who was inside that Range Rover. [4:20] A witness has heard saying Tiger Woods [4:22] had just crawled out of the passenger side window. [4:25] Woods then seen on the phone [4:27] and then saying he was talking to the president. [4:30] Just keep it down here with us, please. [4:32] Yeah, I was just talking to the president. [4:36] Moments later, Woods performs field sobriety tests [4:38] and officers are seen pulling pills from his pocket. [4:42] Woods has pleaded not guilty to DUI. [4:44] A judge is now allowing him to travel overseas [4:47] for treatment to focus on his health. [4:49] At least a dozen people are facing charges [4:52] in connection with alleged hospice fraud [4:54] in Southern California, including doctors and nurses. [4:57] They're accused of recruiting people [4:59] who were not terminally ill [5:00] to pose as patients receiving hospice care, [5:03] then collecting millions of dollars, [5:04] and phony Medicare claims. [5:06] One hospice had claimed to have a 97% survival rate [5:10] among patients after five years. [5:12] There's a new push to protect Americans from microplastics. [5:16] The EPA is now considering adding them [5:18] to an official list of drinking water contaminants, [5:21] which could lead to new regulations for water utilities. [5:24] Health Secretary RFK Jr. cited a small study [5:27] that links microplastics and arterial plaque [5:30] to a four and a half times higher risk [5:32] of heart attack, stroke, or death [5:33] in patients with artery disease. [5:36] Studies have found microplastics [5:37] in numerous human tissues, including the brain. [5:40] But experts warn there's not enough research yet [5:42] to know how they may affect our health. [5:45] Definitely not enough research [5:47] to draw any concrete conclusions. [5:49] We use plastic every day, [5:50] and the amount of plastic that we've been using [5:53] as human beings and just in the environment [5:55] has really been increasing over time. [5:58] The EPA will now have a public comment period on the issue. [6:01] Advocates say it's just the beginning of a long process. [6:04] And there's a nationwide alert [6:06] about dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart. [6:10] The government warns they could contain [6:11] unsafe levels of lead. [6:13] They were produced in February [6:15] and have a use-by date of February 10th, 2027. [6:18] And we have much more What You Need to Know. [6:31] Now to take three, [6:32] the stories you'll be talking about today. [6:34] Number three, Sinner's actress Haley Steinfeld [6:36] has welcomed her first baby girl [6:39] with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. [6:41] Announcing the news on Steinfeld's sub stack, [6:43] she wrote they are, quote, [6:44] feeling incredibly grateful and blessed [6:47] and savoring these early moments. [6:49] The two started dating in 2023 and tied the knot last May. [6:53] The Buffalo Bills also posted a photo of Josh [6:55] with the caption, girl dad. [6:58] Number two, a false alarm [6:59] regarding the oldest known tortoise, Jonathan. [7:02] The estimated 193-year-old tortoise [7:05] was reported to have died. [7:07] Now that claim circulated in a post on X [7:09] from someone claiming to be Jonathan's veterinarian. [7:12] That vet later said he doesn't even have [7:14] an X account. [7:15] And he added, Jonathan the tortoise [7:17] is very much alive. [7:20] Then number one, scientists have unveiled [7:22] a handbag reportedly made using protein fragments [7:24] from T-Rex fossils. [7:27] Scientists say the protein fragments [7:29] were inserted into unidentified animal cells [7:31] to produce collagen, [7:33] eventually turning it into lab-grown leather. [7:36] The bag will be on display at a museum in Amsterdam [7:38] before later being auctioned off. [7:40] The starting bid is over 600,000 US dollars. [7:44] And new today, FIFA is facing backlash [7:48] after dramatically raising prices [7:50] for the 2026 World Cup final. [7:52] Top tier tickets now cost nearly $11,000 up [7:56] from about 1,600 for the 2022 final. [7:59] Lower tier seats have also jumped into the thousands. [8:03] FIFA says the revenue will support [8:04] global soccer development. [8:07] And one more thing before you go. [8:08] A special woman in Massachusetts [8:10] had the birthday party of her lifetime. [8:13] Local firefighters crashed the celebration [8:15] for 99-year-old Teresa Gola [8:17] at her nursing home just outside Boston. [8:20] They were invited because Teresa, [8:22] as the saying goes, [8:23] loves a man in uniform. [8:25] The firefighting theme went all the way [8:27] to her birthday girl hat. [8:29] And she loved every minute of it. [8:32] I was shocked to see all this. [8:35] I expected a couple of them to come, [8:37] not the whole fire department. [8:40] Teresa was asked about her secret [8:42] to a long life, her response, [8:44] and this is a quote, [8:46] wine. [8:46] Do you have a little bit of wine? [8:47] Every day, you're all set. [8:50] Well, Teresa, cheers to you. [8:53] And that's what you need to know [8:54] for breaking news and live updates [8:55] throughout the day. [8:56] Check out ABC News streaming on Disney+. [8:59] Streaming every day on Disney+.