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Apple is marking its 50th anniversary while its stock is down about 7% this year, and the company faces questions about its progress in artificial intelligence.

Officials warn the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could trigger a new food price shock as energy, shipping and fertilizer costs rise, and poorer, import-dependent countries are likely to be hit hardest.

The Massachusetts State Lottery said a $2 million Powerball ticket sold at the Old South Diner in Nantucket was won by local resident Mary Haley, marking the diner's fifth million-dollar prize in about two years.

Ofgem's price cap has fallen from £1,758 to £1,641, a reduction of about £117, while analysts warn household bills could rise by around 18% from July.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL does not plan to end the Rooney Rule and believes the policy is consistent with evolving law; Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently wrote that the rule violates state law.

About one-third of California’s farmworkers are women, and advocates and a research center report high rates of harassment and assault; women-run groups such as Líderes Campesinas now offer medical, legal and reporting support and hold meetings to explain rights.

Ireland is leveraging a diaspora it counts at about 76 million people, along with tax breaks and returnee programs, to support startups and attract talent; since 2022 more than 100,000 people a year have immigrated to the country.

A Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, docked in Matanzas Bay as the first reported oil shipment to Cuba since January, but residents remain pessimistic and the city faced widespread power outages the day it arrived.

Mauricio Dubón is 4-for-10 with a double and five RBIs in three games, providing defensive stability and bench depth for the Atlanta Braves while Ha-Seong Kim works back from injury.

California lawmakers introduced a package of bills to promote factory-built housing, including Assembly Bill 2166 which would have the state act as a re-insurer for certain surety bond payouts; the bill is scheduled for its first legislative committee hearing in late April.

Companies are rolling back remote work and many plan four-day-in-office mandates in 2026; surveys and managers report mixed views on productivity and worker preferences.

DoorDash invested in EV company Also as part of a $200 million Series C round and entered a multiyear commercial partnership to advance autonomous delivery; DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang will join Also as a board observer.

Statistics Canada reported GDP rose 0.1% in January to C$2.343 trillion, and advance data indicate an estimated 0.2% gain in February, which would mark three months of expansion.

Warren Buffett will host a charity lunch with Stephen and Ayesha Curry; online bidding runs May 7–14 and proceeds will be split between Glide Foundation and the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

Alexander Dennis has proposed closing its Falkirk site and converting its Larbert plant to chassis manufacturing; the company says the plan could put up to 115 jobs at risk while safeguarding about 200 other roles.

An Insurify survey found 59% of homeowners saw their insurance premiums rise in 2025, and many reported cutting nonessentials, delaying repairs, borrowing or taking on debt to cover higher costs.

President Trump posted a social media warning that Iran's energy resources and other infrastructure could be damaged if a deal to end the war is not reached shortly; regional reports say a Kuwaiti water and electrical plant and other energy facilities were struck, and Tehran denies direct negotiations.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a compensation scheme covering 12.1 million mis‑sold car finance agreements, with average payouts of £829 and an expected industry cost of £7.5 billion.

The U.A.E. Executive Council approved a 1 billion dirham stimulus package for Dubai, set to roll out from April 1, the crown prince said in a social-media post. The announcement comes as the U.A.E. faces Iranian missile and drone attacks and related supply-chain pressures.

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.

UK ministers are considering topping up a council-run Crisis and Resilience Fund to allow local councils to award targeted grants to households facing higher energy bills.

An accidental leak revealed Anthropic's Capybara model while Bloomberg reported the company is eyeing an October IPO at a reported $380 billion valuation.

The Financial Conduct Authority will publish plans for a compensation scheme covering about 14 million customers mis-sold car finance, with average payments around £700 and total costs estimated at about £11bn.

Mainland Chinese tech firms are increasingly setting up in Hong Kong to raise capital and test products with international clients; PwC reports listings rose to 76 from 30 in 2024.

Overnight US and Israeli strikes struck Tehran and other Iranian cities, and Iranian authorities reported a temporary blackout that has since been restored. Global oil prices rose, and Pakistan said it would host further regional talks aimed at de-escalation.

At PAX East 2026 Nintendo showed Switch 2 demos for Super Mario and Pokémon titles that highlighted co‑op, crafting and competitive features; the article frames this as part of a push to deepen engagement around core franchises as the company builds the Switch 2 ecosystem.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he and new federal NDP leader Avi Lewis share values and expect to work together after Lewis won 56% on the first ballot at the party convention in Winnipeg.

Egypt ordered early business closures, remote work days and dimmed street lighting to reduce energy import costs; officials reported natural gas import bills rose from $560 million in January to $1.65 billion in March.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that U.S.-affiliated universities in the Middle East are legitimate targets and told staff and students to stay at least one kilometer from campuses. Several American schools in the region have moved instruction online and relocated students and staff.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics reported Phase 2 Integument-Infant data showing Zoryve cream 0.05% reduced signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in infants aged 3 months to under 24 months with mild to moderate disease, and the results were presented at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.