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Michigan fans poured into Ann Arbor after the Wolverines beat UConn 69-63 to win the men's basketball national championship, giving the school two national titles in three years.

Artemis 2 completed a crewed lunar flyby in early April 2026 with four astronauts aboard; scientists say the mission is a test of systems and is gathering human and environmental data to inform future Artemis landings and lunar research.

Rory McIlroy, one of six golfers to complete a career grand slam, will host the Masters champions dinner and serve a three-course menu that includes dates with goat cheese, 'Champ' potatoes and elk.

Netflix's four-part series "Hulk Hogan: Real American" includes what the trailer presents as the wrestler's final on-camera interview and examines his career, controversies, and personal struggles; Hogan died in 2025 at age 71.

Laurel Caverns in Fayette County has been designated Pennsylvania's 125th state park and the commonwealth's first subterranean state park, announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro; the 435‑acre site includes roughly four miles of cave passages that reach about 476 feet deep.

Dan Simpson, a 68-year-old part-time Domino's driver in Boise, bought a Diet Coke for a visually impaired customer after the store ran out; a Ring video of the gesture went viral and a fundraiser raised tens of thousands of dollars.

Shuggie's Trash Pie in San Francisco builds dishes from upcycled ingredients such as oat‑milk pulp flour and offcuts like beef hearts to keep food out of the dumpster, and experts on NPR say cutting food waste is an important climate solution because food systems produce about one third of global warming pollution.

Astronomers report that the red giant SDSS J0715-7334 is the most chemically pristine star known, with an extremely low metallicity, and its composition provides evidence that dust-driven cooling helped form low-mass stars.

New Hampshire is home to an estimated 5,600 black bears distributed across much of the state, with higher densities in northern and central forests; state monitoring, regulated hunting, and public outreach help keep the population stable and reduce conflicts.

The article rounds up 16 sleep-related items and shares bedtime tips from children's educator Ms. Rachel, including deep breathing, soothing activities, and comforting objects to help toddlers settle at night.

A study published in NPJ Dementia reported associations between tau protein buildup, hyperactive brain activity and disrupted sleep in mouse models, and experts note deep sleep supports the brain’s toxin‑clearing glymphatic system.

Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy pill has generated rapid prescription growth since its January launch, with company disclosures citing more than 600,000 prescriptions and many new users who had avoided GLP-1 injections; rivals such as Eli Lilly have recently gained approval for competing pills.

A TikTok trend shows parents calling the name "Jessica" during toddler tantrums to redirect attention, and pediatricians describe the approach as a form of redirection that often works for younger children.

UVA and UVB are types of ultraviolet radiation that can damage skin and eyes, and health bodies say adults typically need about six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen to cover the whole body and should reapply every two hours.

Lesotho has launched a national rollout of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly long-acting HIV prevention injection, at a ceremony in Butha-Buthe with WHO and the Ministry of Health present. WHO provided technical support for the rollout and will continue to support implementation and monitoring.

Allergy season often peaks in May in many U.S. regions, and allergists say indoor steps can reduce exposure to pollen that causes sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes. The article highlights HEPA filtration, humidity control, limiting indoor pollen entry and checking pollen forecasts as measures discussed by specialists.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Iran war has increased the risk of higher inflation and weaker global growth, prompting the IMF to prepare cuts to its growth forecasts; Georgieva will address the situation at next week’s IMF–World Bank spring meetings.

Alex Karaban ended his UConn career after the Huskies' 69-63 loss to Michigan in the national final, finishing the game with 17 points and 11 rebounds. He leaves UConn with two championship rings and program records for games played, starts, three-pointers made and total minutes.

Use of finasteride has risen sharply in recent years as many younger men seek to slow or reverse hair loss, while debates continue about known side effects and longer-term risks.

Montana has postponed adding Medicaid reimbursement for doulas because of a projected federal Medicaid funding shortfall, and state officials say they will seek supplemental funding and must prepare spending-reduction plans. Officials and analysts say optional Medicaid services nationwide are at risk as states prepare for reduced federal Medicaid funding tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Prediction markets have grown rapidly and are prompting legal fights over whether states or the federal government should regulate them; courts have issued nine rulings favoring state authority and two against.

Early data show more consumers researching electric vehicles and hybrids as gas prices rise, while higher upfront vehicle costs and the end of federal EV tax credits are limiting how many buyers can act.

New Relic received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index and is one of 534 U.S. businesses honored with the Equality 100 Award.

Qatar Red Crescent Society will distribute 8,875 food parcels across three Sudanese states, with allocations announced for North Kordofan, River Nile, and White Nile; QRCS also reports a separate fundraising effort for 8,442 additional parcels.

WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohamed Janabi marked World Health Day 2026 by urging renewed investment in science and African-led innovation, citing progress such as Ebola vaccine deployment and genomic sequencing in South Africa. He reported that gaps remain in research funding, surveillance and equitable access to technologies.

Reid Wiseman will command Artemis 2, a 10-day lunar flyby scheduled no earlier than April 1, and he says the moon is "all I think about" as he prepares with his three crewmates.

TikTok videos show parents saying the name "Jessica" to interrupt toddler tantrums, and a family physician says the unexpected call can briefly redirect a toddler's attention.

SpaceX is reported to be targeting a $2 trillion valuation for a planned IPO, and shares of Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and AST SpaceMobile rose after the news.

South Korea is sending its chief of staff to Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure crude oil and naphtha after disruptions linked to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz; Seoul also reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates for 24 million barrels of crude and initial shipments have arrived.

Gloucester Cathedral is having a new pipe organ built inside its 350-year-old case as part of the £3m In Tune Project, replacing a digitally played instrument used since 2022. The instrument is being designed to better support congregational singing, cathedral choirs and a forthcoming outreach programme.