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Laura J. Roesch reflects on servant leadership as she prepares to leave Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley after a long career; the article notes the agency's mission rooted in Catholic social teaching and its history of adapting programs since 1921.

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams spent 7 hours and 2 minutes on a March 18 spacewalk to install a bracket on the ISS for a future roll-out solar array; it was the first U.S. EVA in nearly a year.

Reds manager Terry Francona announced that Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder and Brandon Williamson made the Opening Day roster, joining Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo and Brady Singer as six starting pitchers; the team said it will not treat this as a traditional six-man rotation.

The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command has put tickets on sale for its annual Unmasking the Singer fundraiser, set for April 24 at Town and Country Inn and Suites in Quincy; organizers say proceeds stay local to support the emergency shelter.

Construction has resumed on a new Animal Wellness Clinic next to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, offering vaccinations, spay/neuter and general wellness care for dogs and cats. The project is funded by a private donation and a New York State grant and is expected to be complete by the fall.

Harvard Radcliffe Institute will award the Radcliffe Medal to Ruth J. Simmons on Radcliffe Day, May 29, recognizing her leadership in higher education. The ceremony will include a testimonial by James McBride, a video tribute by Michelle Obama, a conversation with Drew Gilpin Faust, and the formal presentation by Radcliffe Dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin.

P. Terry's delivered burgers to TSA workers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on March 17, drawing local praise after Senator John Cornyn had brought Whataburger the day before; the deliveries come amid a partial DHS funding lapse that has left many TSA agents working without pay.

A June 2024 review by the Miguel Lillo Foundation suggests long-term consumption of psilocybin-containing mushrooms could have played a role in shaping human cognition and cultural practices. The paper also notes researchers are exploring psilocybin in controlled therapeutic settings for conditions such as severe addiction.

New Mexico's 2026 budget includes $630,000 to create a Medical Psilocybin Treatment Equity Fund aimed at improving access for low-income and rural residents, while state officials and the Psilocybin Advisory Board work on rules as they aim to open the medical psilocybin program by the end of 2026.

The AHA and ACC published updated dyslipidemia guidelines that emphasize earlier, lifestyle-based prevention and introduce a contemporary risk tool (PREVENT) plus additional tests to refine heart attack and stroke risk assessment. The updates also address treatments for high triglycerides and recommend universal cholesterol screening for children ages 9 to 11.

The article links late-night binge-watching to reduced melatonin and poorer sleep, noting that screen exposure within two hours of bedtime has the strongest association with worse sleep.

Dr. Erin Barrett told The Post that creatine and a basic multivitamin can support mitochondrial function and daily energy, while she said B vitamins are often unnecessary for people who eat meat.

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged; Treasury yields and mortgage rates rose amid Middle East tensions while credit card APRs have remained just under 20%.

Eleven major medical organizations released updated guidance advising earlier cholesterol management starting around age 30 and recommending at least one adult test for lipoprotein(a). The changes reflect research linking long-term cholesterol exposure to cardiovascular risk.

A Pew analysis and related reporting show baby boomers hold the largest share of U.S. wealth and had higher median net worth at similar ages than earlier generations; that wealth is unevenly distributed. The article outlines factors that helped boomers build wealth and summarizes financial headwinds and strengths for Gen X, millennials and Gen Z.

Artemis 2 is on track for an April 1 flyby, and NASA is revising its lunar plans to allow more flexible early landing designs and expanded robotic precursor missions ahead of planned crewed landings.

The spring equinox falls on March 20 at 10:46 a.m. EDT, and this piece describes seven simple rituals — from setting a table of intentions and watching the sunrise to planting and writing a letter to your summer self — meant to mark the season's arrival.

Gerrit Cole is scheduled to throw one inning Wednesday against the Red Sox, his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery on March 11, 2025. He said the outing does not change his 14-to-18 month timetable to return to a regular-season mound.

America's Blood Centers announced its 2026 Awards of Excellence at the organization's Annual Meeting in Tucson, naming individuals and organizations recognized for contributions to the national blood supply.

Rob Dunn argues in The Call of the Honeyguide that the human–cat relationship challenges traditional ideas of mutualism; domestic cats descended from African wildcats and spread alongside early farming, initially helping control rodents.

April 2026 VA disability payments are scheduled to be issued Friday, May 1, and as of 2024 about 6.5 million veterans relied on this tax-free benefit; eligible family members may also receive payments.

Research and a practicing specialist quoted in the article report that chronic stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions. The piece lists common symptoms linked to that risk, including poor sleep and persistent fatigue.

NOAA forecasts a moderate geomagnetic storm from a March 16 coronal mass ejection that could make the northern lights visible across roughly 18 U.S. states, with peak activity expected Thursday morning and best viewing hours around 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

After a five-year fight with FLT3-mutated leukemia and a lifesaving bone marrow transplant from her sister, Mary Sims rebuilt her health and became an award-winning competitive bodybuilder who now leads a fitness group in Atlanta.

A 67-year-old man identified by neighbors as Michael Longfellow was killed in a reported hit-and-run on Highway 74 in Jefferson County over the weekend; the Colorado State Patrol says it is investigating and seeking information about the driver and a white sedan of interest.

Artelo Biosciences secured a fully funded investigator‑sponsored trial of ART27.13 for glaucoma with ethics and regulatory approval, and first patient enrollment is expected in the second quarter of 2026.

People switching from Medicare Advantage to original Medicare can face Medigap denials because insurers commonly use medical underwriting after the initial six-month Medigap window, and the open enrollment period runs through March 31.

The UN, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank reported that nearly 4.9 million children under five died in 2024 and said progress in reducing child mortality has slowed since 2015.

Matcha is a concentrated form of green tea with about 137 times more antioxidant catechins than most typical green teas, and research reviews and trials report links between green tea or matcha components and outcomes for cholesterol, metabolism, gut-liver interactions, cognition, and inflammation.

Cataract surgery replaces a cloudy natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens in an outpatient procedure, and most patients have painless recoveries while serious complications are uncommon.