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Five first responders were honored at the Wilson Chamber's second annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast at the Wilson County Agricultural Center, with each agency naming one honoree who received a plaque and a gift bag.

Dozens of volunteers cleaned and de-cluttered the decommissioned Prudence ferry in Long Island City as a first step toward preparing it for sinking at the 16‑Fathom artificial reef; organizers plan additional cleaning trips before a hoped-for sinking this summer.

Paired images from Hubble (August 2024) and the James Webb Space Telescope (November 2024) give researchers a layered view of Saturn's atmosphere, revealing features from pale-yellow bands and bright rings to infrared details such as rings that glow blue and gray-green polar emissions at about 4.3 microns.

Global Peace 360° will present two free outdoor film screenings at Luminary Green in downtown Orlando on April 1 (WALL‑E) and April 15 (The Goonies); the Luminary Market opens at 5:30 p.m. and films start at 7 p.m.

West High School’s 31-member choir traveled to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall after earning a gold ranking at a California festival two years ago; students rehearsed daily and raised funds through community efforts to make the trip possible.

Denver Summit drew 63,004 fans to its inaugural home game at Empower Field at Mile High, setting a new single-match NWSL attendance record. League commissioner Jessica Berman said the turnout prompted conversations among clubs about playing matches in larger venues.

Pope Leo XIV told the Palm Sunday congregation in St. Peter's Square that Jesus is a 'King of Peace' and that no one can use God to justify war; he also prayed for Christians in the Middle East affected by conflict.

Eli Lilly agreed to a deal that could total $2.75 billion to bring Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed drug candidates to the global market, including $115 million up front and remaining payments tied to regulatory and commercial milestones and royalties.

Shell's petrochemicals plant has been in Beaver County for nearly a decade, and the company has partnered with the Community College of Beaver County to fund scholarships, support STEM education, and hire a full-time community liaison to boost career awareness and enrollment in advanced manufacturing programs.

A 19-year Swedish study of 20,811 adults found that more mentally passive sitting (for example, watching TV) was linked with a higher future dementia risk, and researchers estimated that replacing passive sitting with mentally active sedentary activities or adding physical activity was associated with lower modeled risk.

Pope Leo urged an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war and said God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war, citing a Bible passage during his Palm Sunday address at St. Peter's Square.

Efie Gallery, opened in Dubai in 2021 by siblings Kwame and Kobi Mintah with their mother Valentina, represents artists from Africa and its diaspora and has staged major Middle East solo shows for Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons and Abdoulaye Konaté.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson home on Jan. 31; the FBI and local law enforcement have gathered surveillance footage and DNA evidence but have not announced a suspect.

A tiny feral barn kitten settled with an animal-loving farmer, who posted photos online and received advice from the cat community.

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons matched nine pit bull puppies to characters from HBO's The Pitt using AI-generated images to raise visibility, and the rescue reports all nine puppies were adopted after the post.

A 46-year-old father says he was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 45 and describes slow symptom progression, fragmented care, and how keeping the diagnosis private increased isolation.

Chris Jackson's new book Modern Majesty collects previously unseen photographs that trace visual and procedural shifts from the late Elizabethan years through King Charles's accession, and Jackson notes increased formality and security on the King's outings.

A Finnish Scientific Diving Academy course in northern Finland trains scientists and experienced divers to work beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice to study seafloor life. The training responds to rapid polar change, with the Arctic reported as warming about four times faster than the global average.

Prince George's County is relaunching its Summer Youth Enrichment Program to offer paid six-week placements for more than 1,000 residents ages 14 to 24, and the application deadline is March 31.

The Stroller lists community happenings in the Alle-Kiski Valley for March 29, 2026, noting a Pins for Paws bowling fundraiser on April 12 and a free inclusive open-mic night hosted by Band Together Pittsburgh.

Kaedi Cecala, diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, received a matched stem cell donation from a donor in Europe who later attended her wedding; she is now reported to be in remission and is leading a fundraising campaign for blood cancer research.

Dr. Majid Fotuhi says neuroplasticity lets the brain adapt and he recommends about 20 to 30 minutes of daily brain exercise.

Pope Leo XIV led Palm Sunday services that recall the final Holy Week of Pope Francis, and he is scheduled to preside over Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday liturgies.

New UK regulations ban products high in fat, sugar and salt from appearing in TV ads before 9pm, so seasonal chocolate adverts are not shown before 9pm this Easter. Research cited in the article says TV ad spending by confectionery and snacks brands almost halved between October and February.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rising and has no specific drug treatment; experts say care focuses on diet, exercise and managing underlying risks. The article reports that milk thistle (Silybum marianum) contains silymarin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound described as a natural support for liver health.

In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Sir Keir Starmer said addictive social media features should not be allowed and signalled the government is preparing action that could end functions such as infinite scrolling or streaks.

A Yahoo list highlights memorable tracks from FIFA and EA Sports FC soundtracks, naming songs from FIFA 98 through FIFA 15 such as Blur's "Song 2" and Avicii's "The Nights".

A 17-year-old who died in a 2016 car crash donated organs that helped four people, and her mother is urging others to make their wishes known as officials note the transplant waiting list remains high.

A sleep coach who used to have insomnia describes five nightly habits—early dinner, a warm bath, limiting phone use, a short bedtime routine, and consistent sleep timing—and a morning routine of water and daylight that she says improved her deep sleep and morning energy.

Apple turns 50 on April 1; the article recalls five historical anecdotes, including the creation of the Apple logo and the 1984 Super Bowl advertisement.