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The Whispering Shelf and Guggman Haus Brewing Co. will host a Grown-Up Book Fair on Feb. 28 featuring books, local vendors and a special beer release.

Two Tennessee Republican lawmakers have proposed an amendment that would apply homicide laws to people who end pregnancies; the amendment has not been formally filed and sponsors say it currently lacks clear Senate support.

Storyteller's sold-out Color the World gala, themed “Hues of Love,” hosted more than 300 guests at Rosewood Miramar Beach and raised over $600,000 to support Santa Barbara's vulnerable children. The evening featured performances, a live auction, artistic installations, and recognition of the Storyteller Teen Council.

Sophia, born with trisomy 18 in 2022, survived despite a 5% chance at birth and now requires continuous medical support while her parents navigate hospital and insurance challenges.

Northeast Ohio Adoption Services will host Booze & Bags Bingo Thursday at DiVieste's Banquet Centre to raise funds and awareness; doors open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are $55.

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota centers Black stories, provides rigorous training and runs youth programs, and it has helped performers such as Amber Myers move from childhood roles to leading parts.

Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after suffering a complex tibia fracture in an Olympic downhill race and will begin rehabilitation, with bone healing expected to take about a year.

NASA and SpaceX have scheduled the SpaceX Dragon to undock from the Harmony module at 12:05 p.m. EST Thursday, and the Expedition 74 crew packed research samples and station hardware for return while continuing human research aboard the ISS.

A University of Colorado vascular surgeon said he feared Deion Sanders might need a leg amputation after a game last October; Sanders later had surgery to remove blood clots and has returned to activity.

Logan's Run Rescue runs a low-cost spay/neuter program at Tri-State Spray/Neuter & Veterinary Clinic in Murphy, funded by donations and a Lakeside Plaza thrift store; over 17 years the program has helped more than 50,000 cats and dogs.

Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes report that in low-oxygen conditions red blood cells absorb large amounts of glucose, lowering circulating blood sugar and offering a possible explanation for lower diabetes rates seen at higher elevations.

Downtown Sacramento Partnership unveiled "Downtown's Next Decade" at its State of Downtown breakfast, presenting a 10-year vision focused on safety, environmental management and economic opportunity; officials said the downtown district has grown from 66 to over 100 blocks.

Greenfield School will hold a free community STEM Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, featuring hands-on activities and interactive exhibits with participation from local organizations and professionals.

Robert Carradine, 71, has died; his brother told USA TODAY that Carradine died by suicide and had struggled with bipolar disorder. Jamie Lee Curtis posted an Instagram tribute calling him her "first love" and recalled their time together in the late 1970s.

Amazon reviewers report higher wearable sleep scores after using the KillSwitch sugar-free cocoa blend, which contains magnesium and L‑theanine; a 2022 animal-model study is cited that found the two ingredients together improved sleep measures.

The European Commission announced the 'Repair, Rebuild, Restart' plan backed by more than €920 million and an immediate assistance package of over €100 million to help secure Ukraine's power supply for winter 2026–27.

The article reports that falling estrogen in perimenopause and menopause shifts fat toward the abdomen and that a 2024 study found women on both semaglutide and hormone therapy lost more weight than those on semaglutide alone; it also notes common GLP‑1 side effects and concerns about muscle loss.

Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers detected X-ray emission outlining an astrosphere around HD 61005, a young sun-like star about 120 light-years away; the result is the first clear X-ray view of such a stellar bubble.

An NIH-funded trial pairing digital tools with community health workers and tailored HIV services reported a 70% reduction in new HIV cases over two years in rural Kenya and Uganda.

A state investigator testified that Colin Gray said his 14-year-old son had grown aggressive and needed mental health counseling before the Sept. 4, 2024 attack at Apalachee High School; Colin Gray has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the incident.

The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in February from an upwardly revised 89 in January, while the expectations index climbed to 72.0; consumers continued to cite prices and inflation as top concerns.

Gastroenterologists say elevating the head and upper torso with a wedge pillow can reduce nighttime acid reflux; experts recommend wedges at least 6–8 inches high and medium‑to‑firm support with memory or high‑density foam.

Raiders GM John Spytek said Las Vegas is listening to calls for Maxx Crosby, and the Steelers are mentioned as a possible destination because their new defensive coordinator previously coached Crosby.

The NHS will pay GPs £3,000 a year for prescribing the weight‑loss jab Mounjaro and about £1,000 extra for referrals to weight‑loss programmes; current eligibility remains limited, with wider criteria expected next year.

Actor Robert Carradine died at 71; his family said he took his own life after a long struggle with bipolar disorder, which affects millions of Americans.

The Steve Jobs Archive released two volumes called "Letters to a Young Creator," compiling letters given to 2023 and 2024 SJA fellows from figures including Tim Cook, Jony Ive, Bob Iger, Pete Docter and Arthur Rock to mark what would have been Jobs' 71st birthday.

PGA Tour winner Max Homa says he has dealt with seborrheic dermatitis since high school and now uses Zoryve (reflumilast) 0.3% once-daily foam to manage symptoms.

Last October, 35 major donor families in TED's Audacious Project committed $1.03 billion to more than a dozen nonprofits after a year-long selection and pitch process; winners were announced this week.

The IEA projects about 4,600 GW of additional renewable capacity worldwide from 2025–2030, led by solar and wind; the article profiles Sunrun, Vestas and PPL for their roles in solar, wind and battery storage.

Amazon shoppers left more than 53,700 reviews praising the Eva Naturals Vitamin C Serum, and the article reports it is currently 43% off and priced at about $16.