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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue held Push-In Ceremonies on April 3 to mark the addition of Rescue 211 and Engine 72 to its fleet; both units began service on March 30, with Rescue 211 based at Station 11 and Engine 72 temporarily at Station 66.

The Georgia General Assembly passed a bill letting merchants round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, reducing the use of pennies. Lawmakers also approved income tax cuts while a proposed property tax reform failed.

Some family members did not attend Marine Corps graduations at Parris Island after notices about federal immigration personnel; base officials said federal officers assisted with security and the Department of Homeland Security said ICE would not be making arrests.

The IRS says the 2026 filing season is proceeding smoothly, with more than 80% of refunds issued in under 21 days and over 98% of individual returns filed electronically; the agency reiterated that the April 15 deadline remains in place for filing and payment.

A three-week-old mountain lion cub named Crimson was found alone in Southern California, monitored by biologists, and taken for medical care after losing about 10% of his body weight; he was flown to Oakland Zoo where staff are providing intensive round-the-clock care.

NASA released the first photos taken aboard the Artemis II Orion capsule showing views of Earth; mission commander Reid Wiseman took them with a tablet and the crew described the scenes during a Day 2 downlink.

The County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department announced tentative plans for a fieldhouse and community center near the Lahaina Recreation Center and is asking residents for feedback on site layout, design and program uses.

A Friends of Big Bear Valley livestream shows one of Jackie and Shadow’s eggs cracking and nest chirps on April 2, indicating a chick may begin hatching; a second egg is expected to hatch soon.

Research links stronger male friendships to a lower risk of premature death, and surveys report a marked decline in the share of men with multiple close friends since 1990.

Jamie Lee Curtis told Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson that Hollywood's 'fakery'—including filters, social media and cosmetic procedures—contributed to feelings of fraudulence, and she said plastic surgery did not resolve underlying self‑esteem issues.

Local congregations have shared worship schedules and special Easter observances for the week of April 5, including sunrise services, vigils, egg hunts and musical programs.

Experts say red and near‑infrared light penetrate skin to stimulate cellular activity and may help improve skin texture, reduce inflammation and aid muscle recovery; the evidence base is growing and the treatment is generally considered safe when used as directed.

A new review in Nutrition Research examined probiotics, prebiotics, dietary interventions and fecal microbial transfer (FMT) in more than 4,200 adults aged 45 and older and concluded that modulating the gut microbiome might help older adults with early cognitive decline; the authors say more research is needed.

Coal-fired facilities around Kakanj emit well above EU limits and Bosnia and Herzegovina now faces Energy Community infringement proceedings while a desulphurisation plant is planned for late 2027.

NASA says Artemis II performed a translunar engine burn about 25 hours after liftoff, putting the Orion capsule on a free-return path to a lunar flyby expected Monday.

The Chesapeake Clovers 4‑H Club is collecting supplies for the Calvert Animal Welfare League through April 9, with donations accepted weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Resources Building lobby, 30 Duke St., Suite 102.

The Artemis II crew released photos of Earth on their second day in space while more than 90,000 miles from Earth; the 10-day mission is testing the spacecraft in a deep-space environment ahead of future Moon and Mars missions.

A U.S. F-15 was shot down, two crew ejected, one was rescued and one remains missing after a U.S. search-and-rescue operation inside Iran. Undetermined at this time.

A juvenile was arrested after 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa later died following an incident at a Los Angeles school; her family has filed a lawsuit alleging the Los Angeles Unified School District failed to address prior bullying.

Artemis II will send a four-person crew beyond the moon on a roughly 10-day circumnavigation and includes the first woman and the first Black person to travel to deep space; the test flight is set to launch as soon as April.

Arizona beat Purdue 79-64 to reach the Final Four and set a single-season school wins record (36), and coach Tommy Lloyd emphasized keeping the team focused on the moment.

Biruté Galdikas, who founded Orangutan Foundation International and spent decades studying and protecting wild orangutans in Borneo, died of lung cancer in a hospital, her foundation said.

Proximity Media is developing an Animorphs TV series for Disney+ and names Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian as executive producers, with writer Bayan Wolcott attached.

NASA has certified three science officers—Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia—to serve in Mission Control for Artemis II; the crew will photograph and record audio of the Moon during the April 6 flyby and deliver those data to science back rooms at Johnson Space Center.

Ruby's Pantry, a volunteer-run food pantry network, ceased operations on April 1 and closed more than 80 distribution sites across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota; Second Harvest Heartland said it will work with partners to address increases in demand.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert after New York State testing reported elevated lead in Great Value dinosaur-shaped frozen chicken nuggets; the product is no longer sold at retail and FSIS is continuing an investigation.

A cohort study reports that windblown dust from the shrinking Salton Sea is associated with reduced lung growth in nearby children; changes in water agreements and planned development may increase dust exposure.

CNET reviewed reusable earplugs for 2026 and highlights options such as Minuendo and the Loop Switch 2; the article cites the CDC warning that exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing damage.

A New York Post reviewer tested Rhode's full skincare and makeup lineup and found the brand emphasizes layerable, hydration-forward formulas and a unified 'glazed' finish; the Peptide Glazing Fluid and Pocket Blush were highlighted as standouts.

Eagle Days at Harry S. Truman Lake drew more than 400 visitors in 2026 and offered viewing of wild bald eagles along with live birds of prey and educational exhibits.