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The Saskatchewan Realtors Association reports the residential benchmark price is $374,100, about six percent higher than a year earlier; Regina’s benchmark reached a record $343,700 in March, and Regina and Saskatoon each have roughly 1.6 months of supply.

A Little Canada house fire on March 25 sent Leo Martinez to the hospital with severe burns after he rescued his girlfriend; his service dog Duke died in the blaze.

Afrika Bambaataa, a Bronx-born hip hop pioneer, died at 67; he helped found the Universal Zulu Nation and his legacy has been marked by multiple sexual abuse allegations.

Ceasefire talks in Pakistan involve the United States and Iran amid deep mutual distrust; reopening the Strait of Hormuz has become a central sticking point.

The Brown Ranch Governance Group agreed March 26 to refer to the long‑proposed project as the Slate Creek Neighborhood, and the group is working to define a governance structure and membership as Phase 2 planning remains pending; the group will meet April 30–May 1 to discuss its title, end state and timeline.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office has purchased a 10-year-old mare for a new mounted unit, supported by private donations that have raised more than $50,000; a second horse is expected soon.

The Women's Fair returns to Kalispell for a second year Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn and will support local nonprofits including the Abbie Shelter and the Sparrows Nest of Northwest Montana.

Researchers analyzed responses from more than 20,000 Swedish adults about mentally active and mentally passive sedentary activities in 1997 and tracked dementia outcomes nearly two decades later.

Mayor Paul TenHaken proclaimed April 9, 2026, as Local News Day in Sioux Falls to recognize the city's local news organizations. About 15 representatives from several local outlets attended the morning proclamation.

Local News Day in downtown Wilmington brought WWAY, Port City Daily, WHQR and StarNews together so residents could meet journalists and learn about how local reporting is produced, and the Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the day Local News Day.

A UTHealth analysis of nearly 200,000 adults aged 65 and older found that those who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a lower reported risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who received the standard dose; the authors and outside experts say the study shows an association, not proof of causation.

Police said a Chandler High School student was struck while crossing outside a marked crosswalk on April 2 and was taken to a hospital where he later died. His family said his organs were donated to help three people, and authorities say the crash remains under investigation with the driver cooperating.

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers held its annual SASE Exchange on March 22 in Old Union Hall using an "iPad Nostalgia" theme to share food, games and cultural displays from a range of Asian countries, including Mongolia, Malaysia and Indonesia.

NOAA data show March averaged 50.85°F across the continental United States, 9.35°F above the 20th-century March normal, marking the largest monthly departure in 132 years of records.

Governor Tim Walz announced on April 9 that Max Schafer-LaCoursiere and Symon Schindler-Syme have been appointed as district court judges in Minnesota's Ninth Judicial District, with seats chambered in Warren and Crookston.

Penquis will hold a construction celebration April 17 at Milford Place, a 40-unit, $15 million affordable housing project for older adults in Bangor; construction is underway and eight units will be filled through referrals from the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter.

The Buellton Arts Council is presenting Annie: The Musical at Solvang Festival Theatre on April 17–18, and the director is donating a portion of proceeds to help Nick and Cassandra Conforti adopt fraternal twins.

Artemis II launched last week on NASA's first crewed trip toward the moon since 1972 and is on course to exceed Apollo 13's maximum distance from Earth during a roughly six-hour lunar flyby.

Smokey XII, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound named Neyland, will make his on-field debut at the University of Tennessee’s Orange & White Game after being found through the East Tennessee rescue community and evaluated by the school's Smokey search team. He has been fostered by a College of Veterinary Medicine employee and given gradual acclimation training while handlers plan to monitor his comfort during appearances.

Ben Sherry, who had tried topical and prescription treatments for hair loss, paid for a custom toupee and had it installed in San Diego. Nearly a year later he says the hair system shifted his self-image and gave him more confidence, and a related TikTok post drew millions of likes.

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. donated $5 million to UTEP to support creation of a law school, matching a $5 million challenge grant from the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation and bringing total raised to $10 million.

Artemis II crew members described their time behind the moon as surreal and profound, and the mission reached a record 252,756 miles from Earth as they prepare for a planned Friday Pacific reentry and splashdown.

A Danish registry study found vaccinated adults had about half the risk of hospitalization for heart attack or stroke after laboratory-confirmed flu compared with unvaccinated adults. A separate meta-analysis reported fewer heart attacks and heart-related deaths and a 28% lower risk of death overall among people with heart disease or heart failure who were vaccinated.

The Dallas Zoo said Sumatran tiger Sukacita gave birth to twin cubs on Feb. 22, and the zoo has opened a fundraising naming contest for the female cub that runs through April 20.

Officials say the designer opioid cychlorphine has been linked to at least 41 deaths across 11 Tennessee counties between July 2025 and February 2026, and some reports indicate naloxone (Narcan) may not reverse overdoses.

Tampa and Barranquilla will hold a 5K Run/Walk on April 26 to mark six decades as sister cities; the partnership began in 1966 and has supported cultural and civic exchanges.

A Queens man was arraigned on charges including second-degree murder after prosecutors said he intentionally set a March 16 apartment fire that killed four people, including a child. Undetermined at this time.

Pop star Pink will host the 79th Annual Tony Awards on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall, with the ceremony airing live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

In a Texas courtroom, jurors watched a recorded police interview in which accused delivery driver Tanner Horner said an alter-ego he called 'Zero' took over; authorities say 7-year-old Athena Strand was taken from outside her home and later found dead.

After a delayed application window, Title X grants were awarded for the year; HHS guidance for the 2027 cycle emphasizes fertility-awareness or "natural family planning" methods and states Title X funds cannot be used to promote or offer abortions.