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Police Quickly Save Man During Cardiac Arrest at New York Diner
On March 17 in Old Westbury, New York, officers performed CPR and used a defibrillator to revive 75-year-old Phillip Amico after he became unresponsive at a diner; Amico later met the officers and expressed his thanks.
Cychlorphine linked to more than 40 deaths in Tennessee
Officials say cychlorphine appeared in toxicology reports for 41 deaths in Tennessee from July 2025 to February 2026, with five additional fatalities under review; the compound has been detected in other states and in seized samples.
Election 2026: Whittier candidate Phil Longoria says policy can include compassion
Felipe "Phil" Longoria, a 20-year Whittier resident and candidate for City Council District 4, says he would protect quality of life while addressing homelessness with both compassion and more resolute handling of encampments.
Lindsey Vonn says she is not ruling out a return to competitive skiing.
Lindsey Vonn is recovering at home after surgeries for a fractured left leg and related complications, and she has not officially retired from competitive skiing. She told TODAY she is keeping the possibility of a comeback open while saying the future is uncertain.
Neighborhood Co-Op Grocery hosts 27th annual Feed Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk Friday
The Neighborhood Co-Op Grocery's 27th annual 'Feed Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk' is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, April 10, and proceeds will benefit the Good Samaritan House of Carbondale.
Artemis II launch lifts Kerbal Space Program to decade-high Steam peak
Kerbal Space Program reached a peak of 11,890 concurrent players on April 5, the highest since its 1.0 release in 2015, and the article reports that player counts began rising around the Artemis II launch on April 1.
Lenore Elizabeth Gordon remembered after 100 years
Lenore Elizabeth Gordon of Dodgeville died on April 1, 2026, at age 100. She is survived by children, grandchildren and other relatives, and will be buried privately with a Celebration of Life planned for a later date.
Calgary suspect Richard Mantha found guilty on some sexual-abuse charges
A Calgary judge convicted Richard Mantha on six charges related to sexual assaults of three women and acquitted him on the majority of the 20 charges he faced. He remains in custody and the court will schedule a sentencing hearing this week.
Diocesan role created to support priests' wellbeing
The Diocese of Phoenix has created a vicar for priestly life and ministry to support priests' human, spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing; Fr. Greg Schlarb will begin the role on July 1 and will work alongside Bishop Peter Dai Bui and Bishop John Dolan.
Congress Absent as Trump Issues Threats Against Iran
Congress is out of session while President Trump posted a public threat toward Iran; House Democratic leaders have urged the House to return to Washington to hold hearings and consider War Powers measures.
Mamdani's ACS choice emphasizes racial equity in child welfare
Mayor Mamdani has appointed Rebecca Jones Gaston as New York City's ACS commissioner; the article reports she emphasizes addressing systemic racism in child welfare and that critics say some of her past policy changes raised concerns about oversight and placement practices.
20-minute walking habit may support heart and brain health
A brisk 20-minute walk daily is reported to improve circulation and help regulate blood pressure, and about 3,800 steps (roughly 20 minutes) was linked with a 25% lower dementia risk.
Heart attack and stroke risk may double with irregular bedtimes and under 8 hours of sleep
A long-term study of 3,231 adults in Finland found that people with irregular bedtimes who slept less than eight hours had nearly double the risk of a major cardiovascular event over the following decade. The study used wrist activity monitors for sleep measurement and national health records to track heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular deaths.
Ghost Murmur helped locate an American airman in Iran
Reports say the CIA used a tool called "Ghost Murmur" to locate and confirm the whereabouts of a U.S. airman shot down in southern Iran, and officials say the airman was recovered during a rescue operation.
Artemis astronauts will observe the lunar far side and may spot a Chinese rocket wreck
Artemis II's Orion crew is flying farther from Earth than any humans have gone to observe the Moon's far side, with 10 science objectives and 35 targets to photograph; they may also look for a 2022 double crater linked to a Chang'e 5‑T1 rocket impact.
Eczema affects about 31 million in the U.S. and ways to ease symptoms
About 31 million Americans have eczema; the article’s author and board-certified dermatologists describe moisturizers, key ingredients, and products—many with the National Eczema Association Seal—that can soothe and help protect eczema-prone skin.
Pre-wedding beauty treatments brides may plan for a glowing look.
The article describes clinics’ approaches to pre-wedding skin and body preparation, highlighting tools like an AI facial scan and staged treatments such as CO2 laser, IPL, antioxidant facials, non-invasive body contouring, and clinical hand treatments. It notes that experts quoted recommend beginning preparation roughly three to four months before the wedding to build results rather than rushing treatments at the last minute.
Map shows best and worst states for children's health care
A WalletHub report used 33 metrics across three categories to rank states on children's health care and found Massachusetts first while Mississippi and several other states ranked lowest.
Drew Barrymore opens up about body insecurities after two children.
On Monday's episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Barrymore became emotional during a makeover segment and spoke about body insecurities and limiting her wardrobe after two C-sections.
Car battery acid can be reused to break down plastics and make hydrogen.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge report a lab method that uses spent acid from car batteries and a resilient photocatalyst to break down plastic waste into intermediates and then, under sunlight, produce hydrogen and acetic acid; the catalyst remained active for about 264 hours in tests.
Skin cancer: Woman dies after mole was described as 'nothing to worry about'
A 37-year-old woman in England was later diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma after a mole was initially assessed as not concerning; she died on March 28, 2026.
Medicare Advantage left nearly 3 million seniors without plans as options shrink
A February 2026 JAMA study and CMS data report about 2.9 million Medicare Advantage enrollees were forced off HMO and PPO plans this year as insurers exited many counties, and the Medicare Advantage open enrollment window ran January 1–March 31 with most further changes limited until the fall Annual Enrollment Period.
NASA engineer reacts emotionally as she watches Artemis II launch
A TikTok clip shows a quality engineer who worked on the RS-25 engine becoming visibly emotional while watching the Artemis II launch on April 1; the mission is NASA's first crewed Artemis flight and will loop the Orion spacecraft around the Moon over about 10 days.
Artemis II astronauts are hours away from moon launch
NASA's Artemis II crew of four is scheduled to launch as early as April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern, with a live stream beginning at 12:50 p.m. Eastern, and the mission is planned to circle the moon and return in just under 10 days.
Megyn Kelly says HRT helped fight her menopause symptoms
Megyn Kelly told Josh Duhamel on her SiriusXM show that hormone replacement therapy eased multiple menopause-related symptoms, including skin and dry eye improvements; the article references the Mayo Clinic on HRT uses and precautions.
Brain self-cleaning during sleep observed in real time
Researchers at the University of Oulu used an ultrafast MRI sequence (MREG) alongside DC-EEG and near-infrared tracking to observe faster vasomotor and bidirectional cerebrospinal fluid pulses during sleep, and they reported increased movement of sodium and potassium ions in that fluid.
Google adds mental health safeguards to Gemini after AI lawsuits.
Google is adding tools to its Gemini chatbot to detect signs of self-harm and connect users to crisis hotlines, and it pledged $30 million to support global hotlines over three years.
Five Sunday shots that won Rory McIlroy the 2025 Masters
A year after his victory, the article revisits five key shots Rory McIlroy hit on Sunday that secured his 2025 Masters title and completed his career grand slam, highlighting decisive approaches on holes 3, 7, 15, 17 and the final 18th replay.
Night sky: Venus, a meteor shower and a comet offer April views
Venus will be prominent in the west-northwest soon after sunset through April, and the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak the night of April 21 into early April 22. A faint comet, C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), is due to appear in the evening sky late in the month.
Dusty May's career began with a knock on Calipari's door
Dusty May traveled to Memphis in 2000 to ask John Calipari for a job and took a volunteer graduate assistant role while working part time; over the next two decades he moved through assistant positions and eventually became a head coach, including at Florida Atlantic and now Michigan.
