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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.

Some people who lost weight on GLP‑1 medications report returning hunger and modest weight regain even while continuing treatment; doctors say biological signals that defend a higher body weight can reassert themselves months to years after initial loss.

Blue Origin and researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech are studying the NEO Hunter concept, which would use the Blue Ring spacecraft with cubesats, an ion beam, and a possible kinetic impact phase to detect, characterize and alter potentially hazardous asteroids.

A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Department of Health and Human Services' weakened childhood immunization schedule and said HHS leadership actions likely violated federal rules; independent public health groups report they will continue work to preserve evidence-based vaccine guidance.

Cotie McMahon was named a USBWA Honorable Mention All‑American, the seventh All‑America recognition of her career; Ole Miss will face Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament first round on March 20.

Meditation focuses on breath and attention, and research cited in the article links regular practice to reduced stress and improvements in mood and quality of life.

The Eden City Council met March 17, 2026 to consider zoning and text amendments, a supplemental agreement for the Stadium Drive Sidewalk Project, and several funding and ordinance items including acceptance of a $7 million grant from the N.C. General Assembly.

Many North American songbirds, including American robins, red-winged blackbirds and song sparrows, often return or become more vocal in March as they seek food, claim territory and attract mates.

Mike Kelly argues that the Sabbath is a day set apart for God, rooted in Scripture, and that its practice involves worship, fellowship, and acts of ministry rather than only rest.

Trevor Zegras, now with the Philadelphia Flyers, said he looks forward to returning to Anaheim because Ducks fans were 'awesome' to him and he expects a warm reception when the teams meet Wednesday night.

Project Hail Mary, adapted from Andy Weir's novel, stars Ryan Gosling as a reluctant scientist who teams with an alien engineer to stop an interstellar threat, and the filmmakers consulted NASA specialists to ground the film's depiction of space.

A federal judge ruled that Arkansas's 2025 law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is unconstitutional and blocked the mandate in the case, and the governor has said she will appeal.

A free pet food giveaway is scheduled Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Columbus Municipal Airport parking lot at 4770 Ray Boll Boulevard, with food handed to participants in their vehicles while supplies last.

A two-year analysis of 656 adults in the PREDIMED-Plus study reported that participants who used virgin olive oil had smaller declines in cognitive tests and greater gut microbiome diversity than those who used refined olive oil.

The article cites an average credit card rate near 21% and estimates roughly $2,100 in annual interest on a $10,000 revolving balance; it also reports mental-health and credit-score impacts and lists balance transfers, personal loans, and nonprofit counseling as options.

Triston Casas is still rehabbing from a ruptured patellar tendon and does not plan to begin the season on a minor‑league rehab assignment; Danny Coulombe, despite a recent injury history, has looked good in camp sessions and is likely to pitch in a game this week.

Deandre Ayton says he has 'bought in' to his role with the Los Angeles Lakers and shifted his focus toward defense and effort. The Lakers have won six straight and nine of their last 10 games as Ayton has contributed in recent matchups.

Cathy Howe, a Family Navigator with Raise the Future, makes home visits and teaches trust-based relational intervention (TBRI) while coaching caregivers such as Annette and Rod.

A free game called TREAT links players to shelter dogs and prompts sponsors to send real supplies to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, and staff report a notable rise in donations and wider awareness.

Northwell Health reports that one in five heart attack deaths occur in people under 64, and notes connections between sleep quality, kidney function, and pregnancy history and later cardiovascular risk.