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An Australian man deleted a first email about a A$50 million Powerball prize and later confirmed the win by calling lottery officials after a second message.

Canadian police have charged two people with first-degree murder in the death of Masood Masjoody, whose remains were found in Mission, British Columbia; authorities described the case as a targeted incident and said the accused were known to the victim.

The Department of Justice says Kenya Chapman was arrested and charged with selling the gun used by Mohamed Jalloh in the Old Dominion University shooting; Chapman appeared in federal court on federal firearms-related charges.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review rules that the White House says delay residential construction and raise building costs. The move follows the Senate's passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

Madea Benjamin is organizing hundreds of volunteers to carry about $430,000 worth of medicine (roughly 6,000 pounds) to Cuba on March 21; the trip comes as the article reports halted oil shipments to Cuba and ongoing talks between Cuba and the U.S. after 51 prisoners were announced as being released.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will next week announce tens of millions of pounds in targeted support for about 1.5 million UK households that rely on heating oil, which is not covered by the Ofgem energy price cap.

The government plans to replace the Lifetime Isa with a first-time-buyer-only Isa, a change that has generated uncertainty among self-employed savers; HM Revenue & Customs says current Lifetime Isas can still be opened and used under existing rules until the new product appears.

A direct flight from Dubai landed at Logan International Airport in Boston, the first such arrival since the war with Iran began; passengers reported earlier cancellations and lower-than-normal occupancy.

Ron Parasole demolished the structurally unsound former Miles Auto Parts building in Clarks Summit after buying it from Thomas Miles, and he is now exploring community-oriented uses for the lot while also advancing plans for a nearby apartment project.

The West Virginia Senate unanimously approved House Bill 5168 to divert $12 million annually from the State Lottery Fund into three new EMS funding streams for mental health, training and equipment; the House must concur by midnight Saturday for the bill to go to the governor.

President Trump said the U.S. military carried out a large raid on Kharg Island and said he ordered oil facilities spared; a U.S. military official said the strikes targeted military infrastructure and not economic sites.

Toyota is offering cash and lease incentives on 2026 bZ, C‑HR and bZ Woodland models, including a reported $5,000 purchase rebate, 0% financing options and increased lease cash; the offers are reported to expire at the end of March.

Officials say a new Florida enforcement rule requires license plates to remain fully visible and allows fines up to $500 and possible jail time for frames that obscure plate information. Enforcement is underway in parts of the state, and further legal or procedural steps are undetermined at this time.

Officials announced about £937 million of new Irish investment into the UK at the UK‑Ireland summit, expected to create around 850 jobs across several regions.

Pittsburgh will host its annual St. Patrick's Day parade Saturday, following the Parade Day Dash at 8 a.m. and with the parade starting at 10 a.m.; transit detours and a police briefing are planned.

The Justice Department reached a tentative settlement with Live Nation that would let major venues offer some tickets through sellers other than Ticketmaster and cap certain fees at Live Nation-owned amphitheaters; the agreement does not split Ticketmaster from Live Nation and still needs court approval.

Tommy Fleetwood said his family left Dubai and returned to England amid Middle East tensions, and he opened the Players Championship with a 3-under-par 69.

New West Health–Gallup polling finds about one-third of Americans—roughly 82 million—are reducing everyday spending and stretching prescription medications to afford health care.

Airports including Denver, Reno‑Tahoe and Seattle have organized donation drives, pantries and partnerships to support TSA officers working without pay amid a Department of Homeland Security funding lapse.

Analysts say the Fed is likely to hold rates when it meets next week amid war-related inflation pressures, and market pricing shows little chance of a near-term rate cut.

A married couple in their late 80s died when a tornado struck their home in Lake Village, Indiana; an autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued comments urging the closure of U.S. bases and the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported, while Iran continued strikes that have affected shipping and energy infrastructure and pushed oil above $100 a barrel.

Total household debt reached $18.8 trillion in Q4 2025 and credit card balances rose to $1.28 trillion; eligibility for debt relief varies by program type, with requirements linked to income stability, delinquency status, and creditworthiness.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis praised the NRC's approval of a construction permit for TerraPower's Kemmerer sodium‑cooled reactor in Wyoming and urged rebuilding the domestic uranium and nuclear supply chain rather than relying on foreign suppliers.

Ofgem has licensed Tesla Energy Ventures to supply electricity to UK homes and businesses after a seven-month review; Tesla must meet licence conditions and will be monitored by Ofgem.

Sanctuary Presbyterian in Fort Lauderdale has applied to build a 12-story, 340-unit residential building with up to one-third set aside for affordable housing; the proposal is under city review and has drawn both support and opposition.

The Abbot Library in Marblehead could close in December unless the town approves an override to address an estimated $7 million budget shortfall; officials cite higher health insurance and rising trash contract costs. Town leaders are weighing plans that would cut services or raise revenue and may seek a waiver from the state library board.

The Center City District announced Open Streets will return April 5 with 20 events planned across Rittenhouse and a new Midtown Village weeknight pilot in June.

Organizers declared the yearlong Target boycott over after the company agreed to most of their demands, while one request — a $250 million deposit in Black-led banks — remains unresolved.

Analysts link higher oil prices and February inflation data to an increased estimate for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, with one independent analyst raising her forecast to about 1.7% while the Senior Citizens League projects 2.8%.