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Thymus organoid platform presented by FibroBiologics aims to counter age-related immune decline at Keystone Symposia
FibroBiologics presented preclinical data at the Keystone Symposia showing a transplantable thymic organoid that generated multiple T cell lineages in immunodeficient mice and produced antigen-specific responses that slowed tumor growth in a melanoma model.
Mazzuchelli students win Iowa presidential AI challenge and advance to regionals
Four eighth-graders from Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School won the Iowa Track I Middle School competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with a web app that provides live updates on available shelter beds, and the team will present at regionals with regional winners announced April 16.
Beloved East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams saved after viral post
Owner Angel Moreno says he lost $300,000 in an alleged investment fraud; a Humans of New York post helped raise more than $300,000 and revived the restaurant.
Aoshima: Japan's tiny Cat Island where cats outnumber humans
Aoshima is a 0.2-square-mile island in the Seto Inland Sea with about 80 feral cats and three elderly residents, and its cat population fell sharply after a 2018 spay-and-neuter program.
Faith-based tech brings chatbots from BuddhaBot to AI Jesus
A range of religious AI projects — from Kyoto University's BuddhaBot and Buddharoid to commercial AI 'Jesus' avatars and chat services — are emerging, and the article reports debates over how these systems are trained, who controls them and ethical and mental-health concerns.
Tesla considers a smaller, lower-cost electric SUV
Reuters reports Tesla is in early discussions about an all-new, smaller electric SUV that could be priced below the Model 3, with initial production expected in Shanghai and no confirmed timeline.
Jamie Ding wins his 20th 'Jeopardy!' game and moves up the leader board
Jamie Ding won his 20th straight 'Jeopardy!' episode on April 9, adding $33,027 and raising his total to $572,600; he is tied for seventh in consecutive wins and sits sixth on the regular-season money list.
Shelter cat Vitamin C taps the glass as people walk past
A video shows Vitamin C, a ginger-and-white shelter cat in Melbourne, patting the glass of his enclosure when people pass; after the clip went viral he was adopted on February 6, Save-A-Dog Scheme said.
Blue Envelope program offers support for autism and dementia during law enforcement encounters
San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Blue Envelope Program lets people with autism, dementia or anxiety signal a need for communication accommodations during encounters by displaying a logo or presenting a blue envelope.
Title X funding restored as new rules raise concerns
Federal Title X funding was restored after an HHS application delay, and new 2027 guidance emphasizes fertility awareness and noninvasive practices.
Olive Oil Spoonful: What One Person Noticed After 15 Months
A writer reports that Bahar Ayar has taken a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil before meals daily for 15 months and noticed less bloating; the article cites research linking extra virgin olive oil to benefits for gut bacteria and symptoms like bloating.
Starlight Gala brings inclusive prom experience to Oakland County
Oakland County Parks held its first Starlight Gala on April 9 in Farmington Hills, a prom-style evening for adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities that featured a catered dinner, DJ music and a photo booth. County officials said the event is part of ongoing efforts to expand inclusive recreational programs.
8 Things to Do This Weekend: Big Cheese Festival and More
This weekend in Connecticut offers a variety of local events, including the Big Cheese Festival in Lebanon, Chocolate to the Rescue in Middletown, a Greenway 5K charity run, and a free family concert in Shelton.
5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep.
Experts say common habits — using a phone at night, lingering caffeine, late fluids or alcohol, pets in bed, and eating late — can interfere with sleep, and some people report improved rest after changing one habit.
America's power supply flipped as renewables overtook gas in March
Ember's monthly data shows renewable sources produced 35% of U.S. electricity in March, surpassing gas at 34% and marking the cleanest month on record; wind and solar together provided 26% of power.
Artemis II astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth today.
Artemis II's Orion capsule is scheduled to re-enter at 7:53 p.m. ET and splash down in the Pacific off San Diego about 13 minutes later. The service module will separate before re-entry and recovery teams aboard USS John P. Murtha will assist the crew after splashdown.
Mandujano answers call to serve the diocese's young adults
Giovanni “Gio” Mandujano left a finance career and since October has served as associate director of outreach and diversity for the Diocese of Dallas office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries, including work with Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.
Three supported squats for beginners to build lower-body strength and mobility.
A personal trainer describes three chair-supported squat variations — a supported squat, a supported squat to calf raise, and an overhead supported squat — intended to help beginners work on squat depth, stability and mobility.
Indigenous Nurses Day honors contributions to the nursing profession
Indigenous Nurses Day is observed April 10, the birthdate of Edith Anderson Monture, and recognizes the contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nurses. Nursing leaders in the article emphasize education, cultural sensitivity training and greater integration of traditional and western health approaches.
Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope welcome second baby
Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope announced the birth of their second child, a son named Ford Joseph Lawrence, born April 6, and shared photos including one from a water birth. The couple, married in 2022 and already parents to a two-year-old daughter, reconciled after filing for divorce in 2024.
Elder care: caregivers more likely to say government should pay
A University of Michigan poll of adults over 50 found unpaid caregivers were more likely to say the government should be primarily responsible for paying for elder care than those who have never been caregivers.
Underdogs Denver and Wisconsin reach Frozen Four title game.
Denver defeated Michigan 4-3 in double overtime, and will face Wisconsin—who beat North Dakota 2-1—in the Frozen Four title game on Saturday.
Big Mistakes: Dan Levy's Netflix comedy was a Canadian heritage moment for Jack Innanen
Actor Jack Innanen called working on Dan Levy's new Netflix series Big Mistakes a celebratory moment for Canadian talent, while the show blends comedic crime with family drama and features an ensemble cast.
Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in second season
Utah beat Nashville 4-1 and clinched a playoff berth in its second season after Anaheim defeated San Jose, leaving the Mammoth in the first Western Conference wild-card spot with 90 points.
Parkinson's walking football has created a community for women
An all-female walking football team called the Parkinson's Pioneers, founded in Solihull, has grown to more than 30 members and members say it provides community and support for women living with Parkinson's.
Dax Shepard recounts Kristen Bell's surprise visit to his dying father
Dax Shepard told Anderson Cooper that Kristen Bell secretly flew to Detroit while seven months pregnant to be with him as his father was dying, and the father was able to feel her unborn child's presence; Dave Shepard died three months before the couple's daughter was born.
Medline launches Pick Pack Pro fulfillment technology in New York
Medline launched Pick Pack Pro at its Montgomery, New York distribution center on April 6; the system combines robotic sortation, conveyors and automated packing to send medical supplies to health plan members' homes and is slated for wider rollout across 45 U.S. distribution centers.
LAUSD launches family resources website ahead of possible teachers' strike
The Los Angeles Unified School District launched a webpage listing food distribution, mental health, child care and technology support for families ahead of a possible teachers' strike set for April 14.
LGBTQ+ events in Dallas: community gatherings across mid‑April
Resource Center's 25th annual Toast To Life fundraiser is scheduled for April 11 at The Empire Room, and the listing highlights a series of LGBTQ+ and community events in Dallas running through April 26.
Melania Trump disputes links to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise White House video
Melania Trump delivered an unexpected live statement from the White House saying she never had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calling the claims defamatory; she also urged Congress to hold a public hearing for survivors.
