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The clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, and the article describes a '15-minute rule'—moving bedtime and wake time 15 minutes earlier each night—to limit the sleep lost. It also notes light exposure, meal timing and limiting afternoon caffeine as measures the author and sleep experts discuss.

This week’s Neighborly Natalie spotlights the Louisiana SPCA’s Maggie, Wrigley and Ventro as part of National Adoption Week, and the episode will stream Thursday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. on the WGNO+ app and WGNO.COM.

A study of nearly 4,000 people diagnosed with childhood ADHD found that those prescribed methylphenidate during childhood were not at increased risk of psychosis by age 22, and a secondary analysis showed lower adult psychosis rates when treatment began in childhood.

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent and failing to warn users in a lawsuit brought by a now-20-year-old who said social media harmed her mental health; the jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and a punitive damages phase is pending.

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found platforms including Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children, and the companies say they disagree and are exploring legal options, including appeals.

Zhang Xuefeng, a prominent Chinese education influencer, died at 41 of cardiac arrest, and his sudden death has prompted widespread online mourning and discussion about education pressure and work culture.

On Opening Day at Oracle Park the Yankees' lower lineup produced early runs in a 7-0 win over the Giants, highlighted by a José Caballero double and a two-run single by Ryan McMahon.

Several area churches have announced Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter services and are hosting community meals, fundraisers, performances and other events from late March into June.

Mayor Karen Bass announced a plan to install 60,000 solar-powered streetlights in Los Angeles to address a backlog of about 32,000 repair requests; officials said the work will take place over roughly two years and that the solar units avoid copper wiring and include battery storage.

A Dallas County jury awarded $1.1 billion after finding a stepfather responsible for severe abuse that left a young child with life-altering injuries; the defendant pleaded guilty in 2023 and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association named 13 Scioto County boys basketball players All-Ohio across Divisions V–VII, and Portsmouth West senior Will Kegley was a Division VI First-Team pick while coach Caleb McClanahan was named OHSAA Division VI State Coach of the Year.

Arm unveiled an 'AGI CPU' designed for agentic AI and said partners including Meta and OpenAI will be among the first customers.

Dozens of watch parties across the U.S. marked the Disney+ debut of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, with fans singing along, wearing sequins and sharing memories from the show.

Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya told staff the White House may nominate a permanent CDC director soon and said he will continue to lead the agency while efforts to fill leadership gaps proceed.

On Feb. 21, 2026, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore held its seventh Black History Month Prayer Breakfast at Morning Star Baptist Church, featuring Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley as the guest speaker and a program of prayers, music and youth performances.

A roundup of Edmonds-area arts events lists Olympic Ballet Theatre's Spring Rep on April 11–12, the Phoenix Theatre's run of Silver Lining through April 19, Sketcher Fest ticketed activities, several art classes including an April 10 acrylic session, and an April 18 ArtWorks spring garage sale.

NASA's Ames Research Center will host virtual interviews with local experts on March 27 ahead of the Artemis II flight test, and NASA teams are preparing for a possible launch as soon as April 1.

DP World, in partnership with the Vancouver Canucks, hosted the Salish Storm youth hockey team for a two-day VIP visit to Rogers Arena that included game attendance, a pre-game tour, mentorship sessions, and team gear.

A passenger jet struck a firetruck while landing at LaGuardia, an incident that killed two pilots and sent dozens to hospital; a nurse on board helped open an emergency exit and used napkins to assist an injured fellow traveler.

Nearly 300 residents attended Chattahoochee's monthly Final Friday, a nearly 10-year tradition that features local vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.

Google's Planetary Ventures completed the restoration of Hangar One at Moffett Field and received EPA certification after removing PCBs and other contaminants.

Newport Beach officials and partners broke ground on an 18-month rebuild of the Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station No. 1, a project estimated at $14.6 million. City staff say the new 3,770 sq ft library and 5,400 sq ft station are expected to be completed by September 2027.

A phase 3 randomized trial of a Lyme vaccine with 9,400 participants reported at least 73% efficacy, and Pfizer and Valneva say they plan to seek federal approval.

El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Community Foundation held a second annual Spay-A-Thon March 13–15 that spayed and neutered 450 owned pets, funded by donations and a $10,000 matching contribution.

The article reports that the gluteal muscles support mobility and independence, and it cites research noting that about one hour of strength training per week is associated with a reported 17% increase in life expectancy.

On March 18, 2026, Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton dedicated an Artemis Moon Tree; the loblolly pine grew from a seed that orbited the Moon on Artemis I and was planted by students on November 21, 2025.

HBO released a two-minute teaser for its Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone series and announced the show will premiere on Christmas Day; the trailer features key scenes and several principal cast members.

John Bridle, the assistant principal at New Boston Central School for eight years, was appointed by the school board on March 18 and will become principal on July 1, replacing the retiring Tori Underwood.

An affidavit reports that a minor says Joseph Duggar began grooming her at age nine during a family vacation; the statements were given in a forensic interview. Duggar was arrested on March 18 and is charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior, and he is being held without bail pending extradition to Florida.

An interfaith staging of The Lamb of God will be presented at the Logan Tabernacle in Cache Valley March 26–28, with free admission and doors opening at 6 p.m.