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A study published in Anesthesiology Open reported that supplies of O-negative “universal donor” blood have been critically low each year since 2019, and researchers said use of O-negative in some emergency situations is contributing to shortages.

Researchers report two gas giant planets are forming in the large, structured disc around the young star WISPIT 2: WISPIT 2b was identified last year as nearly five times the size of Jupiter, and a newly confirmed inner planet, WISPIT 2c, is reported as about twice as massive as its sibling.

After-hours U.S. stock futures were higher on March 24 after reports the U.S. proposed a peace plan to Iran; at 6:34 p.m. EDT the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Dow were up about 0.79%, 0.63% and 0.61%. Earlier, major indices fell in the regular session as oil prices climbed and after Iranian officials denied holding direct talks with the U.S.

Craven Smart Start and partners will hold the 20th Annual Building Brighter Futures Conference on Saturday at Craven Community College in New Bern, running 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Alisha Plescher will deliver the keynote address.

Craven County will receive part of $26 million in Stop‑Gap Solutions awards to extend high‑speed internet in rural areas, including nearly $1.68 million to Brightspeed for 2,439 locations and about $413,259 to HarvestBeam for 95 locations.

The review discusses Bait, a six-episode series created and co-written by Riz Ahmed in which he stars as Shah Latif, and praises its humour, family drama and ensemble cast while noting moments of self-indulgence.

NASA reports that the James Webb Space Telescope uses infrared observations to study star formation and the Milky Way’s central region, including its relatively quiet supermassive black hole.

Baylor's Office of the Provost hosted a complimentary annual breakfast honoring female faculty's research, awards and service during Women's History Month, and President Linda Livingstone spoke at the event.

The New Smyrna Beach City Commission will hold its annual strategic planning workshop on Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at the Brannon Center, where City Manager Kevin Cowper will present nine priority themes to guide the next budget and departmental initiatives.

A California bill would create a "California Certified" label for products described as not ultraprocessed, with applicants able to seek accreditation beginning by June 2028 and certifications renewed every three years.

Beacon Credit Union presented a $775 donation to the Jackson County Chamber to support efforts to strengthen local businesses. The presentation included Beacon members and Michelle Stephens, who also works for the chamber.

A new study published in Current Psychology developed a four-factor scale to measure post-game depression and found role-playing games were associated with stronger post-game depression in data from 373 participants.

Patrick Agyemang rose from Division III college soccer to score double-digit goals in the English Championship and is competing for a spot on the U.S. men's World Cup roster.

Tiger Woods makes his TGL season debut for Jupiter Links as they face Los Angeles Golf Club in a 15-hole, team-based format; broadcast and streaming options reported include services such as Fubo.

An Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia, killing two crew members and injuring dozens; audio and flight data show controllers granted then issued stop commands shortly before the collision.

House Bill 2021 would create state-funded grants in Oklahoma to support after-school programs like 4-H, focusing on the 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. window; the bill passed the Oklahoma House and is now under Senate consideration.

Iowa City has hired Baker Tilly as development manager and received a $3.7 million PRO Housing Grant to advance a planned 36-unit affordable housing project on North Summit Street.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order directing 100% of commercial property sale proceeds to the Affordable Housing Preservation Trust Fund, with 70% required for units at 30% area median income or below; the order takes effect July 1 and $4 million is proposed in the 2026–2027 budget.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order directing NJ Transit to improve station cleanliness, app functionality and real-time train data; state transportation leaders must submit a full improvement plan within 45 days and NJ Transit will have another 45 days to fast-track top priorities.

A Stanford Medicine study published in Nature Immunology reports a method that equips immune cells with metabolite-sensing receptors, which increased tumor infiltration and improved control of human breast and ovarian tumors in mice.

A study of more than 53,000 people monitored over eight years found that adding about 11 minutes of sleep nightly, plus small increases in activity and vegetable intake, was associated with an estimated 10% lower risk of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife euthanized an adult bear after DNA linked it to two human-bear incidents, and the bear's two cubs are now at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center where staff are minimizing human contact as part of plans to prepare them for release.

NASA introduced a new initiative called Ignition that halts work on the Lunar Gateway orbiter to prioritize building a Moon base; the plan also includes replacing the International Space Station and a nuclear-powered spacecraft for Mars.

NASA’s new administrator outlined a three‑phase moon base plan that would involve about $20 billion over the next seven years plus an additional $10 billion later, and said the agency aims to launch a nuclear‑propelled spacecraft to Mars by the end of 2028.

Chad Gilbert, guitarist of New Found Glory, underwent emergency surgery after scans found three brain tumours and has reported immediate improvement in left-hand function while continuing recovery.

Persistent new difficulties with routine daily activities can appear years before dementia is diagnosed, and recent studies link these ongoing functional changes to biological markers associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Chad Gilbert says he underwent surgery on Feb. 27 to remove three brain tumors and has been recovering in hospital; he reported noticing weakness and movement problems during a Nashville show earlier in February.

Jason Copus was unanimously chosen and sworn in as the newest member of the Montecito Fire Protection District board, replacing Stephen Dougherty; he must run in the 2026 election if he wants to remain on the board.

Governments have gathered in Campo Grande, Brazil, for the 15th CMS Conference of the Parties to discuss protections for migratory species; recent assessments report many of these species are declining and some face extinction.

NASA announced agencywide initiatives on March 24, 2026, aimed at returning astronauts to the lunar surface and advancing U.S. leadership in space.