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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.

The Eugene Saturday Market reopens April 4 at the Park Blocks, and local performances including Bluebird Improv and New West Guitars are scheduled April 2–4 at area venues.

Artemis II is scheduled to launch Wednesday evening with four astronauts aboard the Orion capsule to orbit the moon and return after about 10 days.

Two comets—C/2026 A1 (MAPS) and C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS)—are reported in April 2026 sky charts, and the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak the night of April 22–23.

A petition signed by actors, musicians and other public figures is calling for the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas; the petition had 45,287 verified signatures at publication. Federal officials say the facility meets established standards, while advocates and medical signatories cite harms from family detention.

Vermont Parks Forever is accepting applications for its 2026 Park Access Fund, which provides free state park day-use passes to Vermont organizations; applications are open through April 10.

Bend Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, September 19 from 2-9 p.m. on the lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum in downtown Bend, offering live music, traditional Oktoberfest games, local food and a Bark Bash dog event.

Artemis II is NASA's first crewed lunar test flight in more than 53 years, with liftoff scheduled for April 1 and an additional launch window opening April 30 for a roughly 10-day mission around the moon.

The Carroll Community Festival has selected Robb and Kris Ingram as its 2026 Senior King and Queen; the festival is scheduled for Aug. 14–15 and the crowning will occur at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14.

Okta CEO Todd McKinnon told The Verge companies should be able to revoke AI agents' access with a 'kill switch' to limit access to sensitive data; Okta's March 15 framework recommends instant access revocation, real-time permission enforcement, human approval for risky actions, and detailed audit logs.

Gwynn Virostek was named one of Tallahassee's 25 Women You Need to Know for 2026 and serves as President and CEO of Capital City Youth Services, where she has expanded shelter, prevention, and family-centered programs.

Apple is marking its 50th anniversary since its April 1, 1976 founding, and coverage revisits its cultural influence, key products and debates over corporate behavior.

England's regulator NICE has recommended semaglutide (sold as Wegovy) for overweight or obese patients with certain heart and circulation conditions, opening NHS eligibility to about 1.2 million people based on trial evidence that the drug reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death.

Arirang debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 641,000 equivalent album units, including 532,000 pure sales. Those totals are the largest opening week by a group under Billboard's equivalent-album methodology and the biggest group week since One Direction's Midnight Memories (2013).

This roundup lists family-friendly events in Montgomery for April 2–8, noting the Montgomery Biscuits open their season April 2–5 (on the road) and return home for an April 7 opener at Dabos Park; it also highlights local activities such as the Move Montgomery Bunny Hop 5K on April 4.

Veterinarian Eliza O'Callaghan explains that fish oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and is commonly recommended to help manage inflammation-related conditions in dogs, including joint, skin and heart concerns.

Artemis II will be the first mission in over 50 years to carry humans beyond low-Earth orbit, and its crew will include a woman, a person of color, and a Canadian.

Megan Thee Stallion was transported to a local hospital after feeling unwell during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York City; the production paused, removed her for the night, and continued with a replacement actor.

Brazil will roll out a nationwide itinerant collection programme in March 2026 to gather empty pesticide containers and support its reverse logistics system, while new 2026 federal rules set a 32% recovery target for plastic packaging and increase traceability requirements.

Dr. William Lu says the timing of bedtime tasks acts as a cue that helps the body wind down, and the author reports that doing their bedtime routine earlier led to faster sleep onset and more time for skincare.

The Massachusetts State Lottery said a $2 million Powerball ticket sold at the Old South Diner in Nantucket was won by local resident Mary Haley, marking the diner's fifth million-dollar prize in about two years.

The article reports that Kyotobrew, a locally owned coffee shop blending Japanese and European influences, opened in Lancaster's Historic Town Square near the Historic Lancaster Theatre and emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and community; co-owner Estelle Hernandez says the shop benefits from the district's revitalization and city support.

Donald Glover, who voices Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers' Yoshi bobblehead giveaway; the team gave Yoshi bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans.