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The Department of Water Resources reports statewide snowpack at about 18% of normal, with the northern Sierra at roughly 6%, as the state enters its dry season. Warmer winter storms brought more rain than high-elevation snow and much of the late-winter snowpack melted through March.

The FDA granted expedited approval to Eli Lilly's oral GLP‑1 pill Foundayo (orforglipron), a once‑daily small‑molecule tablet expected to begin shipping Monday; clinical trials showed about 11.2% average weight loss at the highest dose versus 2.1% for placebo.

Artemis 2 will carry four astronauts on a planned 10-day lunar flyby aboard the Orion spacecraft, with each day scheduled for specific activities including launches and burns, system checks, science observations, suit tests, and a planned reentry and splashdown.

Experts report that Korean body washes are formulated to nourish and support the skin barrier and often include treatment-focused ingredients such as probiotics, hyaluronic acid, AHAs/BHAs and botanical extracts.

Hundreds attended the funeral of eight-year-old Amelia Kolpa, who died in March after receiving more than 300,000 birthday cards; her family asked for donations to Matt's Mission and the charity plans a permanent tribute.

A randomized three-year trial compared the MIND diet with a control weight-loss approach and found no significant differences in cognitive tests or MRI measures; both groups lost about 11 pounds and showed improved diet quality.

A 12-year-old half-blind dog in Cordova, New Mexico, confronted a bear that entered the family's property and was found injured the next morning. The dog is recovering after treatment at a local animal clinic.

Ireland's Department for Transport confirmed the afternoon Dublin–Donegal flight will resume from 1 May, and Donegal Cancer Flights and Services welcomed the decision after campaigning.

Newsweek reports that AI is compressing workflows and shifting human roles from production toward judgment, with General Motors cited as an example where designers use AI to move from execution to directing systems. The newsletter also highlights upcoming discussions and pilots across health care, services and logistics.

The Clark County Medical Society is accepting nominations through May 15, 2026, for its twelfth annual Winged Heart Awards, which recognize nurses, first responders, and health-focused nonprofit organizations in Clark County.

An international consortium compiled more than 45,000 population trends for over 1,000 butterfly species and found average declines, while monitoring covers only about five percent of species and is concentrated in Europe and North America.

NASA's Artemis II launch window opens at 5:24 p.m. CDT, and April's full 'Pink Moon' reaches peak fullness at 9:11 p.m. CDT.

Scientists have identified more than 110 previously unknown species from deep areas of the Coral Sea, with the total expected to exceed 200 as researchers continue processing photos and specimens collected during a recent expedition.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented a three‑phase Artemis plan that includes crewed lunar flights and at least 30 robotic lunar cargo missions, and he announced a proposed nuclear‑powered interplanetary spacecraft slated for a Mars mission in 2028.

NASA began fueling the Space Launch System rocket this morning and the four astronauts are suiting up ahead of a planned 6:34 p.m. ET liftoff; NASA will provide live coverage starting at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Four scientists with Arizona ties will help advise Artemis astronauts on surface activities, and NASA's Artemis program plans crewed Moon landings in 2028.

At the NFL Owners' Meetings, new Steelers coach Mike McCarthy compared Kaleb Johnson's situation to a confession and said the player could get a clean slate. Johnson had a difficult rookie year that included a costly special-teams fumble and currently sits behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle on the depth chart.

President Trump signed an executive order expanding federal authority over mail-in voting and proposing to withhold federal funds from noncompliant states; state election officials and legal experts have called the directive legally invalid and several have pledged lawsuits.

A Calgary mother says her four-year-old son with leukemia recently tested positive for influenza B during a late-season rise in Alberta; provincial positivity rates have since dipped to just over 10%.

A TikTok post showing a Towson, Maryland Chick-fil-A sign inviting diners to place phones in a container for a free Icedream cone has been viewed almost 17 million times and prompted mixed online reactions.

Elyse Myers paused social media for six months while her youngest son underwent heart surgery; she has since resumed creating and released a new story collection.

Amy Duggar King criticized the Duggar family system after her cousin Joseph Duggar was arrested on charges alleging lewd and lascivious behavior toward a child; she called the family cycle "toxic" and said it "breeds secrecy." Joseph has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court on April 20, and the investigation remains open.

Apple is marking its 50th anniversary while its stock is down about 7% this year, and the company faces questions about its progress in artificial intelligence.

Officials warn the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could trigger a new food price shock as energy, shipping and fertilizer costs rise, and poorer, import-dependent countries are likely to be hit hardest.

A hiker who was airlifted after a fall on New Zealand’s South Island was separated from her border collie. After strangers raised more than 11,000 NZ dollars, a helicopter search located the dog, Molly, and reunited her with her owner.

Youth First will present "Parenting in a Digital World" on April 2 at 6:00 pm in the Mitchell High School cafeteria to discuss online and social media safety, with Laura Keys as the presenter.

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman called police after killing her 14-year-old daughter and told them she acted to protect the child from Elon Musk, according to a criminal complaint.

The Diocese of Des Moines reported a 51% rise in new Catholics, with 36 converts at St. Anthony's, 25 at Sacred Heart and 24 at Christ the King, and local clergy say interest has grown since COVID and after the election of Pope Leo XIV.

The Rutland Elks Lodge named Ellie McGarry its Citizen of the Year in recognition of her leadership supporting people experiencing homelessness and poverty. McGarry leads Rutland Neighbors, a day shelter that expanded from a meal program into a resource hub serving thousands of meals annually.

Australia's National Film and Sound Archive included Jack Karlson's viral 1991 arrest monologue in its 2026 Sounds of Australia collection, and the clip was uploaded to YouTube in 2009.