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The Lee County Commission declared April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and promoted Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center's 'Bites, Brews & Blues' fundraiser set for April 10 to benefit local child-advocacy organizations.

Siren Beauty + Wellness Aesthetic Boutique opened in downtown Buda in October 2024 and combines aesthetic services like facials and injectables with monthly women's events such as sound baths and meditations.

The APA's Work in America survey found 27% of workers at companies strongly affected by policy changes reported emotional exhaustion, and the WHO classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon tied to chronic workplace stress; experts note personal life and systemic factors also play a role.

The article reports that food coloring on hard‑boiled eggs does not itself pose a health risk, but time, temperature and handling determine whether a dyed egg is safe to eat; hard‑boiled eggs left at room temperature for more than two hours (about one hour in warmer conditions) can allow bacterial growth.

Dr. William Martin and his wife, Joyce, donated $50,000 to the American Thoracic Society to support the Public Advisory Roundtable, a coalition of respiratory patient advocacy groups that advises ATS research, training, and policy.

April's full pink moon will peak at 10:11 p.m. ET Wednesday and will appear in its usual gray color, while the name honors the spring bloom of moss pink (Phlox subulata).

Second Chance Cats of West Michigan will hold its fourth annual, free Spring Egg Hunt from 2:30 to 4 p.m., where visitors can search for eggs and meet adoptable cats.

Novo launched subscription-style pricing for Wegovy through telehealth partners, offering lower monthly rates for three-, six- and 12-month commitments; the program lists Wegovy at $249/month with a 12-month plan and mainly targets self-pay patients.

Venus will appear as the bright 'Evening Star' in April, visible shortly after sunset low in the western sky. Its strong brightness comes from thick, highly reflective clouds, making it the brightest object in the sky after the Sun and Moon, per NASA.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill to rename Loop 202 for Charlie Kirk and said any renaming must follow the state board's process.

A UK study reports a direct-from-urine microcapillary test that returned antibiotic susceptibility results in about six hours and agreed with standard laboratory methods in most samples.

DOVE's annual 'Let's Dance' fundraiser, themed 'DOVEstock,' will be held May 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Pavilion Tent at Granite Links, with proceeds supporting the organization's services for survivors of domestic and partner violence.

Research links alcohol to multiple cancers through DNA damage, inflammation, and hormonal changes, and estimates attribute about 100,000 U.S. cancer cases and nearly 20,000 deaths each year to alcohol. The article reports calls for clearer warning labels and public education, while noting that the long-term effectiveness of those measures is undetermined.

Mauricio Dubón is 4-for-10 with a double and five RBIs in three games, providing defensive stability and bench depth for the Atlanta Braves while Ha-Seong Kim works back from injury.

California requires folic acid to be added to corn masa flour used in tortillas and similar foods to lower rates of neural tube defects; other states are considering similar steps.

Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame; she scored 31 goals in 70 games for the school's women's soccer team.

California lawmakers introduced a package of bills to promote factory-built housing, including Assembly Bill 2166 which would have the state act as a re-insurer for certain surety bond payouts; the bill is scheduled for its first legislative committee hearing in late April.

In a Breakfast Club interview, Wanda Sykes said many comedians fear certain jokes but argued it is important to tell them; she also discussed aiming to 'punch up' while noting intent matters when jokes target others.

Vice President JD Vance will publish Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, a 304-page memoir about his conversion to Catholicism that he began writing in 2019 and is due in late spring.

Andy Reid said he is ready to resume work with the Kansas City Chiefs after a longer-than-usual offseason; Patrick Mahomes has no definitive return date following knee surgery and the team’s first phase of offseason work begins April 20.

Coach Mike McCarthy said he has spoken regularly with Aaron Rodgers and described Rodgers as being in a positive place as he weighs his future; Steelers owner Art Rooney II told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette he expects a decision before the NFL draft beginning April 23.

Scientists achieved fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility, and researchers are pursuing both magnetic and inertial approaches while significant materials, fuel-cycle, and engineering challenges remain.

NASA held a final briefing to assess whether the Artemis II mission can launch Wednesday; officials said weather is generally favourable but they are monitoring wind, rain and recent solar activity.

Scientists achieved ignition at the U.S. National Ignition Facility, and teams are advancing both magnetic and inertial approaches toward commercial fusion while major engineering, materials and fuel-cycle challenges remain.

Companies are rolling back remote work and many plan four-day-in-office mandates in 2026; surveys and managers report mixed views on productivity and worker preferences.

Kenya has begun distributing lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, but the initial rollout excludes some high-prevalence informal settlements such as Kibera, raising concerns about access and future costs.

MLAs voted to support a motion calling for funding to prevent future cancellations of summer schemes at special schools after the Education Authority briefly cancelled them and the Department of Health agreed to provide nursing support.

NASA began the final countdown at Cape Canaveral and held a pre-launch news conference as managers said the rocket is doing well after recent repairs.

Stage4Hope announced a $2.5 million multi-year commitment to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support translational precision oncology research led by Alexander Drilon.

A former PC Magazine editor recounts firsthand experiences with the original Macintosh team in 1983, interactions with Steve Jobs, and later coverage of Apple through milestones such as the iMac, iPad 2, and the transition to Apple-designed processors.