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A total lunar eclipse will occur tonight into Wednesday morning and coincides with a blue moon and, for some observers, a supermoon, a NASA planetary geologist said; much of the United States could see the event.

Texas has removed candy and sweetened drinks from SNAP benefits for about 3.3 million recipients under Senate Bill 379, and the state will survey SNAP recipients before and after the change to assess its effects.

Anthony Edwards returned after a six-game absence for right-knee inflammation and played 22:37 in Minnesota’s 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks; teammate Ayo Dosunmu recorded a 18-15-12 triple-double in the same game.

As HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to address Lyme disease, while Pfizer said it plans to seek US regulatory approval for a new Lyme vaccine after reporting trial results.

Queen's University Belfast is leading a four-year MosquitoNI project to document mosquito numbers and assess any potential risk in Northern Ireland; residents of Ballykelly say mosquitoes have tormented them in recent summers and researchers are asking the public to report sightings.

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce held its 8th annual Black Business Awards Recognition & Exhibition at Monona Terrace on March 26, honoring local Black entrepreneurs and presenting awards across multiple categories.

A Dartmouth preclinical study reported that telmisartan, an FDA‑approved blood pressure drug, increased tumor DNA damage signals and type I interferon production and enhanced response to the PARP inhibitor olaparib in lab and animal models. Dartmouth researchers have opened two clinical trials testing telmisartan combined with cancer therapies in advanced prostate and ovarian cancers.

The Texas Humane Legislation Network announced Mia Bendixsen, J.D., as its new executive director to lead THLN and its sister Texas Humane Network; the organizations have begun a search for a Legislative Director.

GLOWBALL will be held April 10 at the Center for Arts at the Armory as an anti-gala with pop-up performances, food and glow-in-the-dark features; the event will honor three local arts figures including Ellen Waylonis, Willie Burnley Jr., and Wendy Jehlen.

Researchers reported an airborne electromagnetic survey detected a layer of fresh water beneath a 10-square-mile area of Great Salt Lake, with sediments showing fresh water from about 100 meters down to as much as 2.5 miles deep. The authors said additional surveys and analysis are needed to confirm how widely the reservoir extends.

Singapore will implement a national Beverage Container Return Scheme on 1 April 2026 that requires a refundable deposit on eligible plastic and metal beverage containers and sets up designated return points including reverse vending machines.

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance recognized six local individuals and organizations at a March 25 awards breakfast, including the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter and Franklin County administrator Carrie Gray.

Sugar the Surfing Dog, a 16-year-old rescue and the first canine inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame, died after a battle with cancer, her Instagram said.

Celine Dion will perform a residency-style run of shows in Paris beginning September 12, and she thanked fans for their support in a statement calling the news her "best birthday gift".

Skoda's 2026 Peaq is a seven-seat electric SUV that emphasizes interior space and new technology, including one-pedal driving and a 13.6-inch Android-based display, and it will offer two battery sizes with ranges up to about 379 miles.

An Insurify survey found 59% of homeowners saw their insurance premiums rise in 2025, and many reported cutting nonessentials, delaying repairs, borrowing or taking on debt to cover higher costs.

The Eurovision Song Contest will stage a regional Asian final in Bangkok on November 14, 2026, with ten countries—including South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos—confirmed to compete and more participants to be announced, organizers said.

Since 2023, a group led by agronomy engineer Gabriela Loaiza Seri in San José de Koribeni, Cusco, has worked to recover 11 varieties of the magona potato and 17 varieties of traditional yuca, while producing flours and snacks under the Kipatsi brand.

Florida Power & Light, through the NextEra Energy Foundation, awarded grants to six Escambia County nonprofits to support early childhood readiness, literacy, youth leadership, grief counseling and homelessness services.

A BBC Wales reporter will monitor the social media feeds of six fictional voters—created from NatCen research—across major platforms to observe what people see in the run-up to the Senedd election on 7 May.

New guidelines in Surrey allow items such as juice cartons, empty aerosol cans and aluminium foil to go in mixed recycling bins as part of England-wide reforms; further kerbside collections for plastic films are planned from March 2027.

Celine Dion said her health has improved and she will perform 10 shows at Paris La Défense Arena beginning Sept. 12; she first disclosed a diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022.

Guardians catcher Austin Hedges reached 10 years of Major League service, a milestone held by fewer than one-tenth of players, and went 2-for-4 with two runs in Cleveland’s 4-2 win over the Dodgers.

President Trump posted a social media warning that Iran's energy resources and other infrastructure could be damaged if a deal to end the war is not reached shortly; regional reports say a Kuwaiti water and electrical plant and other energy facilities were struck, and Tehran denies direct negotiations.

The Craven Arts Council will refresh gallery exhibits and host public events in April. Highlights include a community paint day on April 25 and a film screening about Percy Berry on April 12.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a compensation scheme covering 12.1 million mis‑sold car finance agreements, with average payouts of £829 and an expected industry cost of £7.5 billion.

April opens with a full Pink Moon that peaks late on April 1, and the month also features an early-April sungrazing comet (MAPS) near the sun and the Lyrid meteor shower peaking April 21–22.

Donald Trump Jr. reportedly had concerns after Tiger Woods was arrested on DUI-related charges following a crash; other reports say he was not alarmed.

Researchers report that FLAV-27, which inhibits the enzyme G9a (EHMT2), restored memory and social behaviour in mouse models and produced benefits in nematode and cell studies; the compound has not been tested in humans.

The Youngstown State University Coalition Against Human Trafficking (YCAHT) and the YSU Psychology Club ran a hygiene drive March 18–30 to collect full-size shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and soap for local homeless and rehabilitation centers.