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Yakemchuk makes immediate impact for Senators in NHL debut
Carter Yakemchuk scored and assisted in his NHL debut as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 and moved into the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
New England drought persists despite record snow and rainy weekends
Nearly all of New England is listed as abnormally dry or in drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor, and frozen soil and slow snowmelt are limiting groundwater recharge.
Bee filmmaker Martin Dohrn developed a bond with a bee called Nicki.
Martin Dohrn filmed My Garden of a Thousand Bees after documenting about 60 wild bee species in his 10m × 30m Bristol garden, and his close relationship with a wood‑carving leafcutter he named Nicki is a central thread in the programme.
P.E.I. reports decline in RSV hospitalizations after expanded vaccine access
P.E.I.'s chief public health officer says RSV hospital admissions fell from over 100 two years ago to 28 this season after the province expanded free vaccine access to older seniors and eligible infants.
World Food Prize awarded to scientist credited with preventing millions of foodborne illnesses
Huub Lelieveld received the World Food Prize for developing hygienic food processing methods that the prize organization says have helped avert millions of foodborne illnesses; he also founded the Global Harmonization Initiative to promote food safety and trade regulations.
Germany renews push for sugar tax and energy drink ban for under-16s
A proposal to begin legislation for a sugar tax and a ban on selling energy drinks to under-16s will be voted in the Bundesrat, and proponents say revenue would be used for health initiatives.
Alix Earle launches a skin care line focused on acne
Alix Earle has launched Reale Actives, a four-product skin care line developed with dermatologist input for acne-prone skin; she says the brand aims to normalize breakouts rather than sell perfect skin.
Nuns who admitted abusing children in care avoid jail
Two former nuns who admitted abusing children at Nazareth House in Glasgow in the 1970s and 1980s were given probation, unpaid work and victim payments instead of prison.
Social risk phenotypes linked to hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis and survival
A statewide study of 4,117 Indiana patients with hepatocellular carcinoma identified six social risk phenotypes that differed in stage at diagnosis, receipt of curative therapy, and two-year mortality; the most advantaged group had higher early diagnosis and curative treatment rates while an "unseen and uninsured" group had the poorest outcomes.
Great Neck honors valedictorians and salutatorians at board meeting
The Great Neck Board of Education recognized the valedictorians and salutatorians from North and South High Schools at its March 24 meeting, and principals highlighted their academic achievements, research, arts and community involvement.
Tony Vitello brings energy as SF Giants manager
Tony Vitello, hired from the University of Tennessee, spent spring training working closely with Giants players and staff and helped produce a strong Cactus League record while building ties with front-office leaders.
Scientists identify companion behind a star's unexpected X-ray emissions
XRISM X-ray observations show the Be star gamma‑Cas is transferring material onto a compact companion, likely a white dwarf, which explains its strong X-ray emission. The team published the results March 24 in Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Doctor's wife testifies husband tried to push her toward cliff during hike
A Hawaii woman testified that her husband allegedly tried to force her toward a cliff and struck her during a March 2025 hike; he has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.
Exercising in the Morning May Be Linked to Lower Heart and Metabolic Risk
Researchers analyzed about a year of Fitbit and health data from roughly 14,500 people and reported that those who exercised in the morning had lower rates of cardiometabolic risk factors and a 31% lower reported risk of coronary artery disease.
Perez Hilton says God spoke to him during hospital stay
Perez Hilton says he was hospitalized for 21 days with complications that included an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis, and that during the stay he experienced what he described as a direct encounter with God.
Oura Ring taught three lessons about sleep after a year of daily use
A Tom's Guide reviewer wore an Oura Ring every day for more than a year and reports it highlighted the importance of deep and REM sleep, the value of tracking chronotype, and how daily habits like alcohol and late meals affect sleep quality.
AI and HR face a choice: transform or fade away
MIT Sloan Management Review reports that AI-driven HR tools are expanding while the HR technology market is projected to grow from $40 billion in 2024 to over $82 billion by 2032, and HR leaders now face a decision between becoming strategic partners or being reduced to compliance roles.
Morning exercise may show larger heart benefits in new study
A study of roughly 14,500 people using Fitbit data found that exercising in the morning—especially between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.—was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk and a 31% lower risk of coronary artery disease; the research will be presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting and has not yet been peer‑reviewed.
US moon base plan outlines phased path toward a permanent lunar outpost
NASA unveiled a three‑phase plan to return Americans to the moon, beginning with robotic missions and advancing to permanent habitats; industry Requests for Information open March 25 to gather input on partnerships and procurement.
Merck agrees nearly $6 billion deal to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals
Merck agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for nearly $6 billion, paying $53 a share (about $5.7 billion including Terns' cash) to gain an experimental pill for chronic myeloid leukemia; Keytruda, Merck's top drug, is set to lose main patent protection in 2028.
RACE for the Orphans 5K returns to downtown Newnan on May 2.
The 14th annual RACE for the Orphans 5K will be held in downtown Newnan on May 2 with more than 1,000 participants expected, and funds from the event support adoption grants for Georgia families.
Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley on March 23, 2026
A community calendar in The Stroller lists local meetings, fundraisers and service events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, noting that the Oakmont Lions plan to place red geraniums on 650 veterans' graves and that several food, volunteer and informational events are scheduled in the coming days.
NASA aims to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon beginning in 2027
NASA plans phased missions starting with Artemis III in 2027 to test rovers, habitats and survival systems as steps toward a continuous human presence on the Moon.
Astronomers are witnessing the birth of a solar system around WISPIT 2.
Astronomers confirmed a second giant planet forming around the nearby, 5-million-year-old star WISPIT 2, adding to an earlier-detected gas giant inside a dusty disk marked by rings and gaps.
Neptune to neuter and release park cats after woman's plea
Neptune Township plans to partner with the Monmouth County SPCA on a Trap-Neuter-Return program to neuter, vaccinate and microchip up to 100 cats per year in Sunshine Village Park, after resident Holly Corbella raised concerns about a growing stray population.
Missouri House bills change tax credits for food donations
Two Missouri House bills were heard that would alter state income tax credits for donations to food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food banks. One bill would remove the law's sunset date and another would increase and split the available credit funds.
Fowlerville Senior Center receives State of Michigan special tribute
State Senator Lana Theis visited the Fowlerville Senior Center on Monday and presented a State of Michigan Special Tribute recognizing the center's service to seniors and the broader Fowlerville community.
Falcon watchers prepare for 2026 nesting season as Hamilton peregrine lays eggs
Hamilton Falconwatch reports McKeever has laid two eggs at the Sheraton nest and volunteers are being sought for spring monitoring.
Canada pitches energy ambitions in Texas as oil and gas industry watches
At the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Canada’s natural resources minister said "Canada is back" and outlined federal moves to promote energy exports; industry leaders welcomed the message but said they need to see concrete progress, and several projects have been referred to the Major Projects Office to speed reviews.
Novo Nordisk reports positive phase 2 results for UBT251
Novo Nordisk reported that UBT251 produced up to a 9.8% mean body-weight reduction after 24 weeks and up to a 2.16% mean blood-sugar reduction in a phase 2 trial in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.
