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Three West Midlands colleges will share part of a £175m government investment to provide manufacturing, digital and technologies training under the Technical Excellence Colleges programme, with 19 colleges selected across the UK.

A study published in npj Heritage Science by Vicente Luis Rosell Roig proposes an Integrated Edge-Ramp model for Khufu's pyramid and offers testable predictions such as edge-fill signatures and corner wear.

A federal grand jury on April 13 indicted Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother on charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse; he will be tried as an adult in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Justin Wrobleski threw eight scoreless innings in a 4-0 Dodgers win over the New York Mets, relying chiefly on a simplified fastball-slider plan and consistent strike placement.

Neighbors in a New York City walk-up used handwritten notes to coordinate care for a lost cat, and a rescue group confirmed the cat is in foster care and is not ill.

Rolls-Royce will produce 100 custom two-seat electric cabriolets under Project Nightingale, and design work is reported as 95% complete.

Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services will host a Furry Friends Food Bank giveaway at Columbus Municipal Airport Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m., with cat and dog food distributed while supplies last.

Excavations under the Church of the Holy Sepulchre uncovered remains of olive trees and grapevines about 2,000 years old, which researchers say indicate the area was once cultivated and echo a Gospel description of a garden near the tomb. The dig, led by La Sapienza University since 2022, also recovered coins and pottery and officials say full analysis will take years.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned from the Artemis II lunar flyby on April 10 and shared Instagram videos showing a joyful reunion with her dog Sadie, including a doorway greeting and a run on the beach.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced several 2026 initiatives to improve veterans' access to care and services, including Electronic Health Record modernization deployments beginning in Michigan and new grant funding for transportation, adaptive sports, and community suicide-prevention programs.

Wildlife SOS will hold its 13th annual Bid to be Wild online auction April 22–28, featuring wildlife-inspired artwork and items created by supporters, and aiming to raise more than $150,000 to support rescue and care programs.

A University of Edinburgh study published in Nature Sustainability reports that engineered E. coli converted PET plastic into levodopa, a treatment for Parkinson's disease; the work was done at laboratory scale and will require further development for industrial production and regulatory review.

CAR‑T cell therapy, developed for some blood cancers, is being tested for severe B‑cell‑driven autoimmune diseases and has produced lasting remissions in early cases; researchers say larger controlled trials are still needed.

A long-term Harvard study of more than 131,000 health professionals found that higher regular consumption of coffee or tea was associated with lower rates of dementia and slower cognitive decline, with the lowest risk estimated around 2–3 cups of coffee or 1–2 cups of tea daily; the authors and outside experts note this is an association, not proof of protection.

Eunity Delaware will hold its first Delaware Together Day April 17–19, a three-day interfaith celebration that includes an Inclusive Cultural Leadership Summit, a parade in Dover and a community fair with vendors.

The Community Foundation of Hancock County awarded Mini Grants to eight local organizations to support training, events, animal care and cultural exchange; the brief also notes a $1,000 scholarship for future teachers, free Faith & Finances classes starting May 5, and the Gather Hope Spring Market on April 25 to benefit Hope Center Indy.

NOAA reported the United States had its hottest March on record, with ten states seeing their warmest March in 131 years; drought expanded to nearly 60% of the contiguous U.S.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the upgradation of the 'Apna Bhojanalaya' community kitchen run by Sewa Bharti and supported by J&K Bank, and said there is no higher duty than serving those in need.

Archaeologists recovered about 1,200 Roman-era items from Lake Neuchâtel, including pottery, weapons and parts of a horse-drawn vehicle, dated to roughly 16–45 CE.

John Dillon, a 60-year-old missionary, is walking nearly 300 miles from Pasadena to Las Vegas while carrying a 10-foot wooden cross and has completed about 80 miles; he walks roughly 5 to 10 miles per day and relies on donations and help from strangers.

The 100th anniversary of Route 66 is being marked by museums, public art projects and centennial events along the roughly 2,400‑mile corridor, with a national kickoff set for April 29–May 3 in Springfield, Missouri.

Carraway Park in West Columbia reopened after a month of work to install shade sails, and the park's parking lot remained open during the project.

The 22nd annual Leadman Triathlon, hosted by Silver Mountain Resort and the Kellogg Rotary Club, draws about 250 competitors and reinvests proceeds into local organizations.

Federline's attorney said he is aware that Britney Spears voluntarily entered a rehab facility after a March 4 DUI arrest and that he is happy she is getting help.

Higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war have pushed many buyers in Southeast Asia toward electric vehicles, lifting sales for manufacturers such as Vinfast and Chinese firms.

Bremont will attach its Supernova Chronograph to Astrolab’s FLIP lunar rover when the rover is deposited on the Moon later this year, and the watch is the first reference in Bremont’s new space‑inspired collection.

Adams Middle School Principal Marie Holmes-Brosius honored teacher Mary Beth Kelley and library staff member Julie Messersmith at Monday's school board meeting, and NPPS Foundation Executive Director Terri Burchell said community letters for employees of the year will be accepted in the coming weeks.

Reports say Britney Spears has entered an out-of-state treatment facility after a recent drink-driving arrest; media accounts describe routine first-day activities in rehab. She is reported to have a court appearance scheduled for May 4.

The All-Greater Rochester Winter 2026 Honorable Mention list, published April 14, 2026, names numerous student-athletes across winter sports. The entries are grouped by sport and, in some cases, by county or conference.

Pope Leo XIV is in Algeria highlighting St. Augustine’s North African roots and promoting peace and Christian-Muslim coexistence; he is scheduled to visit the ancient site of Hippo in Annaba.