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The City of Carson held its annual Autism Acceptance 5K on Saturday, April 4, featuring a resource fair, live entertainment and raffle prizes. The city said the event aims to foster inclusion and connect families with local services.

The Artemis II crew reported first views of the lunar far side from the Orion capsule as they travel toward a planned lunar flyby, and the mission will return to Earth with a scheduled splashdown on Friday.

The article lists 17 recipes from the Great Depression era — soups, stews, sides and simple desserts — that were designed to stretch ingredients. Many of the recipes were shared by home cooks on Reddit and the piece originally appeared on Upworthy.

Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge is offering a 'Date-a-Dog' program that lets adults take adoptable dogs out for a $5 donation, and all participating dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.

E. & J. Gallo acquired Four Roses bourbon from Kirin in a deal reported up to $775 million, following recent layoffs and facility closures at Gallo.

A veterinarian shared a video of her cat making a hacking sound and said the noise together with an outstretched neck and hunched posture can indicate feline asthma; she urged owners to contact their veterinarian and bring a recording. Other pet owners reported similar sounds linked to lung fungal infection or food allergy.

UCLA beat Texas 51-44 to reach the national championship game, with Lauren Betts blocking a late layup and Kiki Rice sinking four free throws in the final 13 seconds.

A Connecticut man was arrested on charges related to an alleged sexual assault of his 12-year-old stepdaughter, who was found dead; the girl's mother says she was unaware of the allegations. The man is held on $1 million bond and is scheduled to be arraigned Monday.

Olivia Munn said Amanda Peet's 2025 breast cancer was found at an early stage, and Munn noted that early detection saves lives.

The A's introduced gold 'Sacramento' jerseys for Saturday home games and gave away replica versions that included a Las Vegas sponsorship patch; the club plans to play three seasons at Sutter Health Park before relocating to a new Las Vegas ballpark.

Cam Boozer said he sustained facial fractures after taking an elbow during Duke's Elite Eight loss to UConn, and he said he declined surgery and is going through the healing process.

Heavy rain and storms across Afghanistan have caused floods and landslides that the Disaster Management Authority says killed 77 people and injured 137 over the past 10 days; homes and major roads have been damaged and more rain is forecast.

Police reported two adults were found dead in Pueblo on April 4 and a 19-year-old later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, and authorities say the deaths are under investigation.

Tax Day is April 15, 2026, and the article outlines five common filing mistakes that can trigger delays, IRS notices or added costs, including wrong filing status, missed credits, payment and timing issues, and incorrect banking details.

Tommy Lloyd was named the Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year after leading Arizona to a 36-3 record, Big 12 titles and a Final Four appearance; it is his fifth national coaching award in five seasons.

The BigHouse Foundation held a Support Dinner on March 26 at the Marriott Grand National to raise funds and share its mission supporting foster and adoptive families in East Alabama.

Research and expert comments report that dogs can detect human stress and read expressions, and the article outlines five daily habits—tone, movement, silence, sensory activities, and self-checks—that are linked to stronger human–dog bonds.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 was confirmed in July 2024 and began filming in June 2025.

President Donald Trump announced that a U.S. Air Force colonel shot down over southwestern Iran was located and evacuated after more than 24 hours hiding in a mountain crevice, and U.S. officials said he was injured but expected to recover.

Showers and gusty winds from a cold front moved across Maryland, with the heaviest rain expected to clear by mid-afternoon. Cooler, breezy conditions are forecast through Tuesday before a warmer trend later in the week.

The White House posted on X that "America will never give up the moon" as NASA advances plans for a permanent lunar base while the Artemis II circumnavigation proceeds.

Early observations from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory revealed more than 11,000 previously unknown asteroids and provided more precise orbits for tens of thousands of additional objects, including dozens of new near-Earth objects and several hundred trans-Neptunian objects.

The IDF said about 165 rockets launched from southern Lebanon landed at or near UNIFIL posts, and the military reports it has carried out strikes on Hezbollah positions and is operating in southern Lebanon.

Veterinarians report that most adult dogs need about 12–14 hours of sleep and that signs such as yawning, irritability, twitching during REM, or waking groggy can indicate poor sleep.

Studies report that some plastic and nonstick cookware, tea bags and plastic packaging can release microplastic particles into food, and the article describes non-plastic alternatives such as stainless steel, glass, cast iron and wooden utensils.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy in an 8-1 decision, and the author reports that major medical groups say the practice is harmful and linked to higher suicide risk among LGBTQ youth.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Colorado law banning conversion therapy in an 8–1 decision, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting. Major medical organizations have long said conversion therapy is harmful and linked to increased suicide risk.

A Fort Worth woman adopted a stray bulldog named Churro who sleeps with a relaxed, smile-like expression, and his owner says he seems content and unlikely to return to the shelter.

Several free, public art exhibitions are on view across Dayton this month, with highlights at the University of Dayton Index Gallery, the Edward A. Dixon Gallery, the Dayton Art Institute, the Dayton Society of Artists, and a Stivers School photography fundraiser.

As of April 1, Passport Canada will automatically refund the passport fee if a complete application takes more than 30 business days to process, excluding mailing time and additional review for complex cases.