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Sophie Kasaei celebrated the return of her partner Jordan Brook after he was discharged following 22 days in hospital for viral meningitis and encephalitis; the couple are expecting a baby boy.

An early-stage 2024 trial used a one-time CRISPR-based treatment targeting the ANGPTL3 gene in 15 people and reported LDL reductions of about 49% and triglyceride drops of about 55% in the highest-dose group; short-term side effects were minor and the FDA recommends 15 years of follow-up.

Hundreds of Madison-area residents are expected to attend the 28th annual Second Alarm Scholarship Benefit on Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Tributary Hub to raise money for the Jones-Robinson Scholarship and support community networking and programs.

Ponterra announced a project finance loan and partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to support La Esperanza, a large afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation project in Mexico; the initial 10,000-hectare phase will plant more than 6 million native trees.

A three-orca pod not previously recorded in Salish Sea catalogs was seen near Vancouver and Seattle in March; researchers matched photos to Alaska sightings and assigned them identifiers T419, T420 and T421.

Researchers at the University of Guelph are studying honey bee gut microbiomes to learn how they affect digestion, immunity and overwintering success, and that work is expanding to focus on domestic queen bees as Canada faces high colony losses and depends on imported queens.

Savannah Guthrie used an Easter message to reflect on faith and uncertainty while her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing for 63 days.

Four participants — an astronaut, an astrobiologist and two Opinion editors — discuss Artemis II, lunar geology and the scientific, economic and geopolitical questions around returning humans to the moon.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has selected Rebecca Jones Gaston to lead New York City's Administration for Children's Services; Gaston previously headed the federal Administration on Children, Youth and Families and spent time in foster care as an infant.

This roundup lists local announcements for Plum and Oakmont the week of April 6, 2026, including the Oakmont Carnegie Library’s A Taste of Two Towns on May 3 and Plum High School’s Air Force JROTC receiving an “Exceeds Standards” rating.

A special issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology reviews current studies on AI across gastroenterology, reporting mixed results for polyp detection, faster AI‑assisted capsule endoscopy review, LLM‑based decision tools, and discussions of ethical and legal concerns.

Volatile, higher gold prices have pushed up engagement ring costs and led some couples to delay purchases, increase use of financing or repurpose heirloom gold; jewelers report faster quote changes and shifts toward lower‑karat or alternative metals.

Cosmas recorded the Maidens' War in a 12th-century Czech chronicle, preserving an oral tale about women who lived and fought independently before being subdued by men; Professor Martin Golema says such stories mix pagan memory, local places like Vyšehrad and Devín, and later Christian reshaping.

New surveys report adults average roughly 6.5 hours of sleep per night, below professional guidelines that generally recommend seven or more hours; experts describe four practical areas — sleep environment, schedule, bedtime routine and food/drink choices — that can affect duration and quality.

The McMinn Regional Humane Society will hold its Party for the Paws fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 5 p.m.; organizers say all proceeds will support care and well-being of animals at the shelter.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened to an estimated $372.5 million worldwide against a reported $110 million production budget, and its mid- and post-credits scenes introduce characters the article says could lead into a third film.

An Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Haifa killed two people, and Lebanese officials said Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 15 people.

More women are discussing menopause and encountering a surge of products marketed for symptoms, while doctors say many claims are unproven and report patients returning after ineffective or harmful experiences.

Mayor Rob Medina describes his participation in the Palm Bay Police Citizens Academy and outlines April items including a temporary change to water treatment, a Fire Station 7 ribbon-cutting, and several community events.

After the death of education influencer Zhang Xuefeng, tens of thousands attended his memorial and posts about him drew billions of views; some related content was later censored on Chinese social media.

A retired miner in Datong now runs a lamb-skewer restaurant for tourists, and the article reports that China is prioritizing renewable energy over coal, prompting changes for mining workers.

Savannah Guthrie delivered a personal Easter message in a YouTube video, expressing feelings of abandonment and uncertainty as her mother remains missing. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has entered its third month with no suspect identified.

U.S. officials said they rescued an injured American airman from Iran with no U.S. casualties, and leaders and agencies reported strikes and threats across Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states.

Two Wake County parents were arrested and charged after authorities reported alleged abuse of their six children; they appeared in court and are being held without bond.

A passenger on Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 went into labor and gave birth as the plane was about to land at JFK; crew reported the situation over air traffic control and requested assistance. The airline said the mother and newborn were attended by medical personnel after arrival.

An exhibit at the University of Colorado Anschutz displays photographs by the late Ryyan Chakra and his parents say it preserves how he saw the world; Ryyan died by suicide after a 2024 diagnosis of depression and obsessive‑compulsive disorder.

The Minnesota Twins rallied from an early three-run deficit and a pregame power outage to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 in their home opener; Tristan Gray hit a grand slam and finished with five RBIs.

Friends of Big Bear reported that bald eagles Jackie and Shadow hatched two chicks within 48 hours, observed on the Big Bear Valley Eagle Cam, and said both chicks are doing well.

Savannah Guthrie spoke at a Good Shepherd New York Easter gathering about questioning her faith amid the

The Jackson Salvation Army Community Center held its annual Easter weekend with Good Friday and Resurrection services, an Easter Sunday sunrise service, a shared breakfast and a children's egg hunt; leaders said the events reflect the center's mission to meet both physical and spiritual needs.