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Nvidia has used profits from rising AI chip demand to invest tens of billions in startups and service providers, and it reported record sales of $68 billion with a 75% gross margin. Some industry figures and U.S. senators have expressed concerns about how those deals affect competition.

Isis Sio has been taken off a ventilator and is out of a medically induced coma but remains in the intensive care unit at Loma Linda University Health, her family and team said. She was knocked out in the first round by Jocelyn Camarillo on March 21 in San Bernardino, California.

Missoula County will host community open houses this week and next to review FEMA’s updated floodplain maps, the county’s first comprehensive update in about 50 years. County staff will have maps available and meetings run 6–7:30 p.m. in Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown and Clinton.

The Natalie Cole Foundation and the Nat King Cole Foundation have joined forces to fund scholarships and arts programs, including support for Harlem School of the Arts, Berklee College of Music, Grammy Camp and a community center in Costa Rica. The Natalie Cole Foundation has donated more than $1 million over the past two years to scholarships and community projects.

The city of Elgin has appointed Sarah Latshaw as its first director of organizational culture and engagement. The Gail Borden Public Library Foundation will hold a semiannual book sale March 25–29 at the main Elgin library.

Carlos Lagrange was reassigned to the Yankees' minor league camp after making a start against the Cubs; he allowed eight runs in 2 2/3 innings.

City officials in Lafayette broke ground on a $1.9 million project to improve traffic flow, add pedestrian and bike access, and support businesses along Bertrand Drive; the first phase, placing communication lines underground, is expected to take about six months.

An online fundraiser for Boston police officer Nicholas O'Malley has raised about $414,000 while he faces a voluntary manslaughter charge in a March 11 shooting; he has pleaded not guilty.

Pennsylvania State Police say speed was a factor in a crash that killed four Yough High School students, and investigators are seeking information about the hours before the collision.

Inner-Tribal Treatment broke ground on the Inner-Tribal Wellness Village at the historical Ahúuya Village site to expand culturally grounded behavioral health and SUD care for Native communities; Phase 1 work has begun with site grading and a pending building permit.

The Lawrence County Ministerial Alliance will hold a community Good Friday service on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at Bedford First Assembly of God, organizers say it is intended to unite local congregations in reflection and worship.

Long security lines and recent travel disruptions have increased anxiety for U.S. air travelers; officials point to a funding standoff and temporary staffing measures as contributing factors.

The White River Humane Society will hold "Bone Appetit: Building a Brighter Future" on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds to support the shelter and its new building program. Tickets are available online or can be picked up at the shelter.

Medical and behavioral research reports that living with a dog is linked to benefits such as increased daily activity, reduced stress responses, stronger social contact, and routines that support emotional stability.

Emergence Health Network and the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso have opened the EHN Mind Lab inside the club in Segundo Barrio, and the location will host an open house on March 24.

At ABLC2026, XCF Global CEO Chris Cooper emphasized renewable energy security and the use of U.S. waste-based feedstocks as central to the company’s approach to scaling sustainable aviation fuel, and described modular, scalable facilities intended to enable faster regional deployment.

A Southern California civil jury awarded $19.2 million to Donna Motsinger, who sued Bill Cosby over an alleged 1972 sexual battery; punitive damages in the 2023 suit remain pending.

Researchers report a protein interaction they call a 'death complex' appears at higher levels in an Alzheimer's mouse model, and the experimental compound FP802 blocked that interaction and reduced nerve-cell damage; further drug development and clinical testing are required.

A proposal to allow rent control in Massachusetts could go before voters, and landlords in Boston and elsewhere are raising rents now in anticipation; advocates and industry groups disagree on the likely effects.

PetSmart Charities awarded the Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter a $10,000 grant to support in-store and off-site adoption efforts, and the shelter will host an adoption event at the Johnson City PetSmart on March 28 from 12–4 p.m.

Drew Fortescue signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Rangers and reported to the MSG Training Center, commuting from his parents' house in Pearl River, N.Y.

A flight attendant was found still strapped into her jump seat after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport; she suffered leg fractures and is expected to recover, family said.

Current and former U.S. officials say President Trump is considering deploying ground forces into Iran; the White House says no plans have been announced and declines to disclose military strategy.

Students from Mariachi Las Aguilitas performed at Napa Valley College’s sixth annual ¡Viva Mariachi! Festival on March 21, joined by regional mariachi and folklórico groups and a lively audience.

State Senator Julian Bradley presented four Mukwonago firefighters with his Forward 28 award after they rescued two fishermen who fell through the ice on Rainbow Springs Lake.

NASA-funded Science Through Shadows, led by Fiske Planetarium, offers a series of short films showing how eclipses, occultations and transits help scientists study celestial bodies; the videos are freely available in English and Spanish in 2D and fulldome formats.

A February 2026 survey of 1,000 U.S. pet owners found 61% say their pet provides a great deal of comfort and 96% said their pet is a key part of mental well-being.

A study reports that undisturbed primary forests in Sweden contain about 83% more carbon per acre than nearby managed forests when harvested wood products are excluded, and that most of the difference is in soils.

Dogs often show seasonal allergies through skin signs such as itchy paws, ear inflammation or hot spots, and common triggers include pollen, grasses and mold.

A UnitedHealth/Health Action Council report finds catastrophic medical cases rose nearly 40% from 2020 to 2025 and says employees who engaged with a primary care provider for three years had 27% lower average catastrophic costs.