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The California Fish and Game Commission approved threatened-species protections for mountain lions across multiple coastal and mountain ranges, making it illegal to harm them and requiring habitat safeguards. The move follows a 2019 petition by conservation groups and a formal recommendation from the Department of Fish and Wildlife in December 2025.

Giving Hearts Day 2026 reported a preliminary $30.4 million raised for nearly 650 nonprofits, bringing the event's 18-year total to about $256 million, and four charities — New Life Center, YWCA Cass Clay, Farm Rescue and Great Plains Food Bank — each raised more than $1 million.

1 Horse At A Time Draft Horse Rescue is running a capital fundraiser with a $100,000 goal to build an indoor arena; monthly meet-and-greets in Corvallis begin in April and the annual fundraiser is scheduled for September 26, 2026.

Snowpack across much of the Western US is well below normal this winter, and officials say that shortfalls threaten spring runoff for the Colorado River Basin — used by about 40 million people — while raising wildfire concerns as states try to agree on water-sharing terms.

Butters, an adult male Domestic Short Hair cat sponsored by New Directions Community Credit Union, is available for adoption through Precious Paws Rescue Center and is house-trained, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Colorectal cancer cases are rising in younger adults in Canada, with an estimated 26,400 diagnoses in 2025. The article reports that Barry Stein, a stage 4 survivor and leader of Colorectal Cancer Canada, described his diagnosis and highlighted five behaviours the piece links to higher risk, including skipping screening and a sedentary lifestyle.

A research team identified a 45-base ribozyme, QT-45, that can assemble copies of RNA strands and—rarely and slowly—produce a copy of its own sequence; the enzyme works by joining short RNA fragments and copies with about 95% fidelity.

A Dutch study of more than 65,000 adults followed for four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with more active pursuits was associated with an 11% lower likelihood of developing major depression, with larger reductions reported for middle-aged adults and for longer time swaps.

UW-Madison is asking students to report their vaccination status for measles and several other diseases after a campus measles case was found; the university says reporting is required but vaccination is not.

DeKalb County School District has proposed closing or repurposing 27 schools in response to declining enrollment, and the district board is scheduled to vote on a final plan in the fall.

A suspected shooter killed at least nine people and injured others at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; the suspect was found dead and police say investigations and community support operations are ongoing.

After three South Pole field seasons, IceCube completed its first major upgrade in 15 years, installing more sensitive light sensors and calibration devices deep in Antarctic ice to improve neutrino measurements.

A Baker Group Strategies poll of 418 likely voters finds 55% approve of Mayor O'Connell's job performance, while 67% say they were dissatisfied with the power utility's response to the recent ice storm.

Snow acts as an insulating layer that stabilizes soil temperatures and delivers slow spring moisture, and deep, clean snow can also reduce winter stress and limit some pests. Heavy snow loads remain a risk to branches, and the article notes proactive tree and shrub care as a way to reduce structural damage.

A replacement crew launched to the International Space Station after NASA's first mission medical evacuation and is expected to arrive Saturday, restoring the station to full staffing for an eight- to nine-month mission.

Reds president Nick Krall told the Cincinnati Enquirer he has not discussed bringing back Nick Castellanos after the outfielder was released by the Phillies, and Krall said he was unsure if Castellanos would fit the current roster, which recently added Eugenio Suárez.

Researchers report two small elk-hide fragments stitched with fiber cordage and dated to about 12,400 years, recovered from Cougar Mountain Cave and Paisley Caves; the items are part of a larger cache of perishable artifacts studied by teams from the University of Nevada and the University of Oregon. The collection also includes 14 eyed bone needles and a variety of fiber, wood, hide, and osseous tools that point to advanced stitch-and-sew technologies in the Late Pleistocene.

Oneil Cruz reported to Pirate City in Bradenton for early Spring Training and has been intentionally facing left-handed pitchers after a difficult 2025 season.

Chelsea Delgado, a 33-year-old mother of three, posted an Instagram reel urging women in their 20s to share more unfiltered moments and set aside the 'clean girl aesthetic'; the clip drew nearly 2 million views and many supportive comments.

The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Forum features Simu Liu returning and debuts from GloRilla and Shams, with ESPN offering a 30-minute digital pregame called Hoop Streams.

A parent and statistician describes uncertainty about routine childhood vaccines after recent CDC recommendation changes, and reports public trust in U.S. public health fell from 72 percent to 40 percent over five years.

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines won the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach at a ceremony in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His unit ranked among the FBS leaders in several defensive categories and helped Indiana capture its first national championship.

Justin Verlander has signed a one-year contract to rejoin the Detroit Tigers, and he and Tarik Skubal are now teammates at spring training and speaking publicly about their roles.

Four astronauts launched from Cape Canaveral early Friday aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon and are scheduled to dock with the International Space Station Saturday to restore the station's crew to seven after an earlier early return.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced an expansion of mortgage relief that will provide up to 12 months of mortgage payments and raise the cap to $100,000 for homeowners affected by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

Paul Goldschmidt will take a supporting, mentoring role while Ben Rice is expected to receive the majority of playing time at first base for the Yankees this season; Goldschmidt is projected to be used mainly against left-handed pitchers and as a late-inning defensive substitute.

UPMC donated $10 million to the City of Pittsburgh to buy nine ambulances and one rescue truck, a gift officials say frees budget space for snowplow purchases after 37 plows broke down during a Jan. 26 storm.

Cavin Clift of Amarillo was named Reserve Champion Black/Other Purebred Barrow in the Junior Barrow Show at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, which offered more than $272,000 in premiums for junior exhibitors.

Salina Public Schools recognized Kim Warren as the district's 2026 Master Teacher and honored Horizon Award recipients Grace Baughman and Gavin Blehm at the Feb. 10 Board of Education meeting.

Fairfield will hold its Dog Daze adoption event on March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Allan Witt Dog Park, with the Humane Society of the North Bay participating; the event is free and open to the public.