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Mukwonago firefighters honored after ice rescue at Rainbow Springs Lake
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.
Science Through Shadows explains how astronomical alignments reveal the universe
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.
Pets and comfort: survey finds 61% of owners say animals provide major comfort
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.
Old-growth forests store far more carbon than managed forests.
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.
Spring allergies in dogs: what pet parents should know when pollen season arrives
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.
Employers should encourage earlier doctor visits, report says
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.
Pirates' Hunter Barco earns Opening Day roster spot
Hunter Barco made the Pittsburgh Pirates' Opening Day roster and will begin the season in a bulk bullpen role with possible spot starts; he expanded his pitch mix and posted a 2.89 ERA over 9.1 spring innings.
Yankees move from radio and newsreels into Netflix streaming.
The Yankees have long appeared across radio, newsreels, television, films and live events, and on Wednesday their game at Oracle Park will be the first nationally streamed MLB game on Netflix.
MIND diet may help slow brain aging linked to Alzheimer's
A study of more than 1,600 adults in the Framingham Heart Study found higher MIND diet scores were associated with slower grey matter loss and reduced ventricular enlargement on MRI. The research is observational and authors describe these results as an association, not proof of a causal effect.
Sam Champion undergoes heart procedure after nuclear stress test
Good Morning America weatherman Sam Champion posted a photo from a hospital bed after a heart procedure that followed a recent nuclear stress test; he said he is well and expected to make a full recovery.
Perimenopause symptoms more common than hot flashes, study finds
A survey of 17,494 women across 158 countries found that ten perimenopause symptoms were reported more often than hot flashes, with examples including headaches, sleep problems, skin and hair changes, fatigue and sexual issues; researchers say this gap between expectations and experience can delay recognition and care.
Pfizer to seek FDA approval for Lyme disease vaccine despite trial miss
Pfizer said it will ask the FDA to review a Lyme disease vaccine candidate after a late-stage trial missed its statistical goal because too few participants contracted the disease; the company reported more than a 70% reduction in infections among vaccinated participants and said no safety concerns were observed.
Mosquito-filled National Park: Everglades named top example by experts
Experts told Travel + Leisure that Everglades National Park is the most mosquito-filled U.S. national park, and they also listed Congaree, Shenandoah, Denali and Gates of the Arctic as parks that regularly produce large numbers of mosquitoes.
California sheriff seizes more than half a million 2025 ballots
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized over half a million ballots from a November 2025 special election citing a reported count discrepancy; county officials dispute the claim and a judge has appointed a special master to supervise a resumed count.
Paul Skenes on Pirates' Opening Day roster for 2026 season
Paul Skenes praised the Pittsburgh Pirates' Opening Day roster ahead of their March 26 game at Citi Field and highlighted a mix of new veterans, returning players and young pitchers as reasons for optimism.
John Schneider earns extension to remain with the Blue Jays
John Schneider signed a two-year extension through the end of the 2028 season after leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a pennant and the franchise's best season in 30 years.
Savannah Guthrie's return to Today anchor chair could be as soon as April
Reports say Savannah Guthrie may resume anchoring Today in April after visiting colleagues; the show says no official return date has been announced.
Protection gap: 54 million women lack sufficient life insurance
The article reports about 54 million U.S. women have little or no life insurance, and it attributes the gap mainly to misconceptions about life insurance and limited, hard-to-find education from insurers.
Allergy season is here, and experts note causes and options
Allergy season has begun for many Americans, driven by tree, grass and weed pollens; experts link longer, more intense seasons to climate change and report that tracking and treatments have improved.
McDonald's Big Arch shows wide price differences across U.S. states
Prices for McDonald's limited‑time Big Arch burger vary by nearly 74% nationwide, with NeoMam data reported by Time Out and The Independent showing a range from $7.46 in Columbia, South Carolina, to $12.99 in Lewiston, Maine.
IBM debuts AI-enabled digital experiences for the 90th Masters Tournament.
IBM and the Masters unveiled watsonx-powered features for Masters digital platforms, including an interactive Masters Vault Search and enhanced AI-powered Hole Insights; the 90th Masters Tournament will be held April 9–12, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club.
Study on aging draws attention from sports performance experts
An NIH-funded INHANCE neuroimaging study reported that BrainHQ exercises increased acetylcholine production in older adults, and sports performance experts are noting possible implications for attention and reaction skills as the Super Bowl approaches.
Gigantic whale shark circles Darwin Island and meets scuba diver
A whale shark circled Darwin Island in the Galapagos and swam through a group of scuba divers; whale sharks visit the islands for cleaning stations where other fish remove remoras.
TEAM, Inc. to host annual Community Cookoff fundraiser April 25.
TEAM, Inc. will hold its annual Community Cookoff on April 25 with all-you-can-eat food, drinks, music and raffles; tickets are $65 and proceeds support the nonprofit’s programs that serve more than 19,000 people in the region.
LaGuardia Airport closes after crash that killed two pilots
LaGuardia Airport was closed until at least 2 p.m. for an investigation after a late-night runway collision that officials said killed two pilots and hospitalized 41 people.
Cryo Archive: Bungie says it is reviewing player feedback and exploring solutions
Bungie says it has collected player feedback on Marathon's new Cryo Archive after the mode's first weekend and is examining issues including weekend-only scheduling, solo access, and subroutine drop consistency.
AI startup CEOs describe how they personally use AI tools
Three San Francisco AI startup founders told Business Insider they use AI daily for tasks such as vibe coding, cloud diagnostics, contract analysis, and drafting quick proposals.
Seymour parks master plan meeting set for Thursday
The City of Seymour will gather input on its five-year parks master plan at a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gaiser Park Shelter House, hosted by City Councilman Denny Frey.
New Orleans airport outlines 20-year expansion plan
The airport released a 20-year master plan proposing a new parking garage, road changes, redevelopment of the old terminal and a second terminal, with the first phase targeted for 2031; the plan has been submitted to the FAA and awaits approval which could take weeks or months.
Afroman framed as an American patriot in opinion column
An opinion column by leaders at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression portrays Joseph E. Foreman — known as Afroman — as an American patriot after his March 17 testimony in West Union, Ohio.
