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Mitchell H. Katz, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, said he is prepared to replace some radiologist reads with AI once regulatory rules change; he raised the idea of pushing New York state regulators to allow AI to read images without a radiologist.

The FDA approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral GLP-1 for adults with obesity or overweight, and Phase 3 results reported average weight loss of about 11–12% versus about 2% for placebo.

A small study of 48 adults with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease found that 12 weeks of weekly vitamin D supplementation was associated with increased IgA, reduced IgG, changes in gut microbes and lower disease activity scores. The trial was small, nonrandomized and did not include a placebo control.

During Artemis II, astronaut Christina Koch described seeing a sunset over India from the Orion spacecraft as the four-person crew continues a roughly 10-day lunar flyby mission.

A Reddit slideshow showed Höd, an eyeless cat who spent years moving between shelters and now appears to be thriving in a new home; the post reportedly earned about 21,000 upvotes.

The FDA approved Awiqli (insulin icodec-abae), a once-weekly long-acting basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes. It is delivered as a weekly subcutaneous shot using a prefilled FlexTouch pen.

A federal judge on Feb. 25 ordered increased spill at eight lower Columbia and Snake River dams to help out-migrating salmon and steelhead, saying those populations have "dwindled to near extinction levels." The order largely returns operations similar to 2024–25 and includes provisions allowing changes if power system reliability is at risk.

Social media users reacted to NASA's published Artemis II crew menu, highlighting dishes like barbecued beef brisket, vegetable quiche and a mango‑peach smoothie; NASA said the meals are selected for nutrition, shelf life and ease of use in microgravity.

An expert panel reported that Calgary drew roughly $100 million a year from its water utility while inspections and maintenance were deferred; the panel recommended moving the utility to an arm's-length, city-owned corporation.

Yale researchers screened 774 FDA‑approved drugs in larval zebrafish and used behavioral fingerprints to identify candidates that reverse dysregulated behaviors tied to autism risk genes, notably finding levocarnitine as a top rescue for SCN2A and DYRK1A and reporting rescue in human neuron models; they also published an open, searchable database of the screened drugs.

The Brattleboro Area Youth Council, in partnership with Vermont Afterschool, is offering $2,500 to support at least two youth-led community projects; applications are due April 15 and youth voting is planned for mid-to-late April.

Marine archaeologists have excavated the Danish warship Dannebroge about 15 meters beneath Copenhagen Harbor and recovered cannons and personal items; the finding was announced on the 225th anniversary of the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen.

Research in Wales surveyed 30 men's wellbeing groups and found rising attendance, mostly volunteer-run operations with limited professional staff. These groups are offering informal spaces for emotional expression while many men face long NHS waits for therapy and higher suicide rates than women.

The 49ers say they do not plan to bring Brandon Aiyuk back but are keeping him on the roster rather than releasing him immediately so they can seek a trade; other items at the owners' meeting included travel plans for the team's international games and several roster moves.

A young fan at Kennedy Space Center gave a profane, jubilant reply when asked why he came to watch the Artemis II launch; the mission lifted off just after 6:30 p.m. for a planned 10-day crewed flight around the moon.

A 44-year modeling study led by Michael Rawlins finds that thawing permafrost on Alaska’s North Slope is lengthening the active thaw season into September and October and increasing freshwater and dissolved organic carbon delivered to coastal estuaries.

A woman in Arizona was first told her fatigue and other problems were normal for motherhood; later testing found high levels of mold toxins in her body and mold in her home, and her symptoms largely improved after moving out and remediation.

The 1st Medical Brigade ran Operation Silver Lightning at Fort Hood from March 23–April 1, using decommissioned tunnels to simulate providing medical care in a contested environment; roughly 300 personnel participated.

The UK Health Security Agency reported about 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England for summer 2025, roughly half the predicted figure; the Met Office said 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record with a mean temperature of 16.1C.

A writer says they curated a nightly toolkit — including a sunrise alarm and a smart headband — to boost deep sleep and wake with more energy.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck about 79 miles northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, and the U.S. Geological Survey reported hazardous tsunami waves were forecast and that tsunami waves had been observed.

A new mother in Cornwall regained most of her sight after receiving five plasma exchanges from NHS Blood and Transplant's therapeutic apheresis service, with clear vision in her right eye and about 75% in her left.

The Stroller lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley for April 2, 2026, noting a community Good Friday worship service in Brackenridge and a range of local meetings, reunions and support services.

Students at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School are participating in a work-study program with placements at MVTV and Oak Bluffs School that include paid work, internships, and volunteering; some placements count for elective or CTE credit and occur during the school day while others happen after school. Time management and the seasonal nature of island businesses are reported as challenges for some participants.

Restaurants and retailers are expanding the range of high-quality alcohol-free drinks — including de-alcoholised wines, proxies, shrubs and sparkling teas — designed to accompany meals and special occasions.

A record 87 pairs of cranes raised 37 young last year in the UK, bringing the national population to about 250 birds, conservation groups said.

Fairfield opened applications for the North Texas Street Revitalization Program, offering up to $30,000 per eligible business from a $400,000 ARPA allocation.

The Dodgers are 4-2 to start the season, and several top hitters, including Shohei Ohtani, have begun the year with limited offensive production.

Beam Therapeutics published Phase 1/2 BEACON trial results in The New England Journal of Medicine reporting that risto-cel had an acceptable safety profile consistent with myeloablative conditioning and that patients had improved hemolysis markers and no investigator-reported severe vaso-occlusive crises after engraftment.

A Robert Walters survey of 1,000 professional women found 54% feel less motivated to pursue promotions than two years ago, and 81% said they feel disadvantaged compared with male colleagues in promotions.