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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.

Non-farm payrolls rose by 178,000 in March and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent; gains were concentrated in health care, leisure and hospitality, construction and transportation.

The administration is expected to send its fiscal 2027 budget request to Congress, which will show whether prior proposals to cut NIH and CDC funding and to create a new agency remain under consideration. Congress rejected those changes last year and funded the agencies at or near 2025 levels.

After the NFL spring owners' meetings, the Raiders presented clearer alignment across coaches and the front office, and team leaders described a disciplined draft process and steady player workout activity.

MV Lord of the Isles has returned to service after main engine repairs, and CalMac says several other vessels remain under maintenance while Storm Dave may disrupt sailings over the Easter weekend.

NASA has named nine candidate landing zones for Artemis missions concentrated near the lunar south pole, but those extreme southerly locations are largely out of clear view from Earth except during favorable libration.

All four No. 1 seeds — UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina — reached this year's Final Four again; each program has roster moves or added experience that make this weekend different from last year.

Common signs of vitamin D deficiency include persistent fatigue, excessive sweating, mood changes, muscle or joint aches, and weak bones. Experts note sun exposure, certain foods, fortified products and supplements are common sources used to raise vitamin D levels.

Jessie Fream, creator of the Humans of Savannah storytelling project, has published her first book compiling interviews and portraits of people she met in Savannah.

Experts describe “brain rot” as reduced cognitive engagement linked to pervasive short-form media, and the article outlines 12 reported strategies — including challenging mental tasks, mixed-intensity exercise, better sleep and scheduled screen breaks — intended to support attention.

Conservation teams relocated California red‑legged frogs from Baja into prepared ponds in Southern California starting in 2020, and AI acoustic models recently detected the species' calls and led surveyors to a new egg mass.

Free, IRS‑trained volunteer tax help through VITA and TCE is available across Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware for qualifying taxpayers, and organizers say many eligible people miss credits each year.

Caleb Downs, a versatile Ohio State safety and two-time unanimous All-American, drew heavy early-draft interest at his pro day as teams debate whether a safety should be taken in the top 10.

A specialist told Newsweek that overeating Easter chocolate can alter nutrient levels, gut microbes, inflammation and mood; separate research cited that 92 percent of people celebrating Easter plan to include chocolate or candy.

Linebacker Steven Sylvester told KSL Sports that Mike Tomlin often took on coordinators' responsibilities, which Sylvester said created dysfunction; Tomlin stepped away after 19 seasons and the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy.

The PREVAiLS phase 3 trial has enrolled its first participant to evaluate pridopidine in early, rapidly progressing ALS; the global study plans about 500 participants across up to 60 centers in 13 countries.

UCLA women's basketball (35-1) faces Texas (35-3) in the Final Four in Phoenix, with core players such as Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez central to the Bruins' season-long run.

The article reports that some users noticed reduced minor fine lines and a glowing look after using a calcium multi-balm, and that the stick format makes it easy to apply to face and neck.

A multi-institution study reports a new record for logical-qubit fidelity on superconducting processors using a hybrid protocol called normalizer dynamical decoupling, reaching 98.05% peak fidelity and 84.87% after 55 microseconds.

Central Susquehanna Opportunities will host a free Mobile Services Resource Fair at Mulberry Mills in Bloomsburg on May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, and organizers say the event is open to the public with no registration required.

Artemis II, a 10-day crewed lunar flyby, is scheduled to launch Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. ET; Sacramento-based Tecma made thousands of components used across the rocket and San Diego is tied to recovery efforts.

Bob Mahr will walk the 52-mile Virginia Capital Trail starting May 2 to raise funds for the Williamsburg House of Mercy; his walks in 2024 and 2025 have raised more than $16,000.