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Iran's parliament speaker warned that U.S. ground troops would be "set on fire" if a ground operation occurs, and the Revolutionary Guard said it would target American and Israeli university branches unless the U.S. issued a condemnation by 12:00 Monday, March 30.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion of Israel's ground campaign in southern Lebanon; reported casualties since March 2 include nearly 1,200 killed and more than 3,400 wounded in Lebanon and 19 killed in Israel.

Police say a Plainville man killed his girlfriend and her two daughters and then died by suicide during a standoff; investigators say the motive is unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

Pope Leo urged an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war and said God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war, citing a Bible passage during his Palm Sunday address at St. Peter's Square.

Eli Lilly agreed to a deal that could total $2.75 billion to bring Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed drug candidates to the global market, including $115 million up front and remaining payments tied to regulatory and commercial milestones and royalties.

New UK regulations ban products high in fat, sugar and salt from appearing in TV ads before 9pm, so seasonal chocolate adverts are not shown before 9pm this Easter. Research cited in the article says TV ad spending by confectionery and snacks brands almost halved between October and February.

Rising housing costs in California have pushed more people into living in RVs, and some vehicle owners — called vanlords — rent those units, sometimes outside legal or sanitary norms.

Denver Summit drew 63,004 fans to Empower Field, a league and U.S. standalone women's soccer attendance record, and the club is planning a 14,500-seat stadium at Santa Fe Yards while moving into a 12,000-seat temporary venue later this year.

The New England Journal of Medicine published Phase 3 VALOR results showing brepocitinib 30 mg improved mean Total Improvement Score by 15.3 points versus placebo at Week 52; the U.S. FDA has granted Priority Review with a PDUFA target date in the third quarter of 2026.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a missile at Israel, which reported no casualties or damage, and additional U.S. Marines have arrived in the Middle East as part of new deployments.

The Rotary Club of Jamestown, founded in 1921, meets weekly and supports local projects such as Camp Rokiwan, the Community Bike Fleet and the Rotary Soccer Field while raising funds through events and member donations.

A Realtor.com analysis found median listing prices dropped in several U.S. counties over the past year, with the largest dollar decline of $525,000 in Pitkin County, Colorado; nationwide, the median U.S. sale price was $429,189 in February, up 0.9% year-over-year.

Most Americans claim Social Security at 62, but analyses cited in the article indicate waiting until 70 often increases lifetime benefits; the program faces a projected funding shortfall by 2032.

A California labor and delivery nurse eliminated almost $1 million in combined debts — including mortgage and student loans — in under three years by tightening her budget, selling a home and making extra payments, the article reports.

On day 29, Israel and Iran have exchanged strikes and fighting has expanded regionally, while diplomats report that meetings with Iran are expected this week.

Deutsche Bank economists say a £4bn package to hold down gas and electricity bills could reduce CPI inflation and lower government borrowing costs; major suppliers warn household bills could top £2,000 by autumn.

A woman asked online whether it is wrong to use a food bank while spending her limited grocery budget on other basic needs; responders said food banks exist for such gaps and noted surplus food and waste in the system.

Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show on April 6 after a nearly two-month absence following the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother.

The AutoGuide Show Podcast revisited whether Dodge should revive Hemi V8s or rely on the twin‑turbo Hurricane inline‑six, noting many buyers value the V8's sound and that adding V8 options could complicate dealer ordering and inventory.

Datavault AI announced an agreement to tokenize U.S.-mined antimony with American Strategic Minerals and disclosed an NIL digital asset collaboration with boxer Moses Itauma.

Aclaris reported Phase 2a results for ATI-2138 at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology meeting, stating the 10 mg twice-daily, 12-week regimen was well tolerated and produced a 77% improvement in EASI at week 12.

Tae Seong Lee of Edmonton won $15 million in the Oct. 7, 2025 Lotto Max draw and said his first priority is visiting his mother in Korea after years apart.

At a Tencent Cloud event in Singapore, developers, business users and others attended demos of OpenClaw and lined up to have engineers install the agent on their devices.

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old former rapper and ex-mayor of Kathmandu, has been sworn in as Nepal's prime minister after a landslide election win; his rise followed large youth-led protests and a strong showing by the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

DART's board approved a five-year contract with Tolar Manufacturing authorizing up to $71.5 million to modernize and expand bus stop amenities, with upgrades to be phased through 2030.

The Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories has permanently ceased operations and moved into closure and remediation; dozens of workers and long-time residents told the article they intend to remain in Yellowknife. The report also notes a federal investment announcement that includes backing for the Mackenzie Valley Highway, with work said to begin as early as this summer.

China released a new five-year plan to advance artificial intelligence, and an opinion piece urges Congress to adopt a national AI framework focused on literacy, child safety, worker training, infrastructure, and safety standards.

Industry executives say tightened helium supply linked to the Middle East conflict has begun to affect chip and related production, and companies are seeking alternative sources while prioritizing critical outputs.

A 2026 report from Down Payment Resource finds the average down payment assistance benefit is about $18,000, and it identifies roughly 2,000 programs nationwide with more than half open to buyers earning six figures.

Territorial officials say aging electricity grids in Canada's North need billions in federal investment after a December cold snap in Yukon nearly pushed demand to 90% of available generation.