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CMS is exploring whether beneficiaries who take no action at age 65 could be automatically enrolled in Medicare Advantage rather than traditional Medicare; officials have not introduced a formal proposal or started rulemaking.

Taylor Chip announced it will close all of its locations after a Chapter 11 reorganization effort fell short; limited winding-down operations will continue.

A Russian drone strike on a Nikopol market killed five people and injured 21, and prosecutors said the incident is being investigated as a war crime.

Three recent founders are cited as building high-revenue, AI-first companies, while data show 30.4 million Americans operate as solopreneurs and mid-sized firms (250–499 employees) have declined 22.5% since 2020.

A $731,607 Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant will fund upgrades at Maola's Newport News dairy facility to expand storage and support its school milk supply.

Many Americans worry they must save more than $1.2 million for retirement, but surveys and studies cited in the article show retirees often spend the same or less than expected and that fixed income sources such as Social Security provide steady monthly cash flow.

With oil prices up and motorists refuelling more, the article reports five practical measures to improve vehicle fuel economy: servicing, careful air-conditioning use, correct tyre pressure, reducing window/sunroof drag, and using start‑stop systems.

The conflict in Iran has reached its sixth week as U.S. forces search for a missing crew member after an F-15E was shot down, while airstrikes and regional disruptions continue.

The P.E.I. Energy Corporation plans to replace turbines at the North Cape wind farm and the Aeolus turbine after roughly two decades of operation, and the provincial government has issued a tender for an environmental impact assessment.

Chrysler now sells only the Pacifica minivan and reported roughly 80% fewer U.S. sales than two decades ago; Stellantis plans to outline the brand's direction at an investor day in May.

Arapahoe Community College reports about 65% of its students—roughly 11,000 of nearly 17,000—are concurrently enrolled high school students, and the college offers a mix of general education and growing technical programs through partnerships with local school districts.

Photos show Rams receiver Puka Nacua briefly left a Malibu treatment center to work out in Los Angeles and eat at In-N-Out, and his attorney says he remains in treatment and plans to stay longer.

The Georgia General Assembly passed a bill letting merchants round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, reducing the use of pennies. Lawmakers also approved income tax cuts while a proposed property tax reform failed.

The IRS says the 2026 filing season is proceeding smoothly, with more than 80% of refunds issued in under 21 days and over 98% of individual returns filed electronically; the agency reiterated that the April 15 deadline remains in place for filing and payment.

Non-farm payrolls rose by 178,000 in March and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent; gains were concentrated in health care, leisure and hospitality, construction and transportation.

Free, IRS‑trained volunteer tax help through VITA and TCE is available across Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware for qualifying taxpayers, and organizers say many eligible people miss credits each year.

Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys completed by March 12 suggest the March jobs report will show a relatively stable U.S. labor market; events since then, including higher gasoline prices and a lower Atlanta Fed GDP estimate, have altered the economic outlook.

Iranian drones reportedly struck Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, sparking fires; Kuwait Petroleum Corp. said firefighters were working to control the blazes and that no injuries were reported.

In-N-Out Burger plans to open a St. George, Utah restaurant at 4643 S. Pioneer Road this month, positioned to serve travelers heading to Zion National Park; the chain is also building a large Las Vegas flagship expected in 2026.

Farmers report sharp increases in fertilizer and diesel costs after reported disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, while bankruptcies and farm debt were already rising before the conflict.

Saks Global said it reached a restructuring support agreement with some secured bondholders who have pledged $500 million, and the company expects to exit bankruptcy this summer.

An expert panel reported that Calgary drew roughly $100 million a year from its water utility while inspections and maintenance were deferred; the panel recommended moving the utility to an arm's-length, city-owned corporation.

A Robert Walters survey of 1,000 professional women found 54% feel less motivated to pursue promotions than two years ago, and 81% said they feel disadvantaged compared with male colleagues in promotions.

Several countries, including Sri Lanka, Slovenia and Indonesia, have introduced fuel purchase limits or other rationing measures after disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz tightened supplies and prompted warnings from the International Energy Agency.

Hershey said it will restore classic milk and dark chocolate recipes across most Reese's and Hershey products by 2027, and Brad Reese, the inventor's grandson, had publicly criticized recent recipe changes earlier this year.

Chrysler unveiled the 2027 Pacifica at the 2026 New York International Auto Show and put the Pacific LX on sale starting at $41,495; the update includes refreshed exterior styling, an updated wing badge, enhanced safety features and continued Stow 'n Go seating.

President Trump will give a prime-time address on the Iran war, and Lebanon's health ministry reported 1,318 deaths since fighting began.

Charlotte Jørgensen said she is recovering at home after being aboard an Air Canada flight that collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia on March 22; she thanked the two pilots who died. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

Oric Pharmaceuticals said it will advance rinzimetostat in combination with darolutamide to a Phase III trial after a Phase Ib study showed a reported survival benefit. The Himalayas-1 study is planned to begin in 2026 and is slated to enroll about 600 patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with abiraterone.

Ireland's Department for Transport confirmed the afternoon Dublin–Donegal flight will resume from 1 May, and Donegal Cancer Flights and Services welcomed the decision after campaigning.