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A Brenda Lee song reminded the writer of the four-poster bed in her grandparents' St. Louis home and the games and stories shared there; the bed remains in the family and is now owned by a cousin's grandson.

Kiersten Peterson says her daughter Aspen developed flu-like symptoms in 2023, was diagnosed with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma after imaging, underwent treatment including a period of remission and relapse, and died on March 3, 2026.

Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander Harris, died in his sleep of natural causes at 54, his family said. Former Buffy co-stars posted tributes on social media.

The author reports that using the 4-7-8 breathing technique helped them fall asleep during bouts of nighttime anxiety; experts say the method activates the parasympathetic relaxation response and note that routines, cooler bedrooms and limiting caffeine are among other supportive measures.

Puppy Pilates pairs mat pilates with young puppies and has become a sell-out wellbeing class in Lincoln; organisers say the pups come from reputable breeders, are supervised, and stay for one-hour sessions.

Officials say Kendra Duggar was arrested on misdemeanor counts days after her husband, Joseph Duggar, was arrested on Florida molestation charges; authorities say the investigation is active and Joseph Duggar is reported to be awaiting extradition.

The film adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, is now in theatres and centers on a stranded astronaut who forms a crucial friendship with an alien.

TomTom Restaurant in West Hollywood and related business assets have been listed for sale, with the venue remaining open under current ownership; the listing includes brand assets, a Type 47 liquor license and lease options.

Danielle LaTaille of Longmeadow has been named Western Massachusetts regional social services manager for The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division and will coordinate corps case managers across towns including Athol, Fitchburg, Greenfield, Holyoke, Pittsfield, Springfield and Worcester; she has worked with the organization since 2009.

Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman for Florida, entered with 1:54 left to become the tallest player to appear in an NCAA Tournament game and grabbed a rebound and dunk during Florida's 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M.

Youngstown has installed an artificial turf infield at Pemberton Park and used $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the project; additional repairs and sponsor-funded work are planned, and the first scheduled game on the new infield is Penn State Shenango vs. Lorain Community College.

Donovan Dent returned from a calf injury and had six steals as UCLA held off UCF 75-71 in its NCAA Tournament opener.

Heavy rains on Oahu led officials to order evacuations for about 5,500 people as they warned the 120‑year‑old Wahiawa dam was at risk of imminent failure. Emergency crews, including the National Guard, have been mobilized and authorities reported airlifts of people from a youth camp.

A veterinarian says many online homemade pet food recipes lack proper nutrient balance; the most common problems are incorrect calorie amounts, macronutrient imbalance, and missing vitamins and minerals.

Belarus’s forests now cover nearly 10 million hectares, up about one million hectares over 30 years, and UNDP and national authorities say they provide carbon storage, biodiversity habitat and local economic benefits. Officials report rising threats from climate-linked fires and pests and note recent steps to update forest management approaches and adopt a national biodiversity strategy.

Google has moved Android feature rollouts to Canary builds and the latest Canary 2603 is live with interface changes such as separate Wi‑Fi and mobile data buttons; these builds are available for Pixel 6 and newer but remain unstable.

A KU official said Samis Calderon's father, Luis Calderon, has died. Calderon traveled to be with his family and will miss Friday's NCAA tournament game; he is expected to return Saturday.

Second graders from Mercer Elementary attended the History to Schools program at the Anderson Center to learn about local government, history and bike safety as part of a 13-year partnership between Anderson Township, Forest Hills School District and the Anderson Township Historical Society.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a public-private plan to develop a 10-gigawatt data center and up to 10 gigawatts of new power generation, mostly natural gas, at the decommissioned Portsmouth enrichment site in southern Ohio, with construction expected to begin this year.

Alberta announced it will close the supervised drug consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Centre in Calgary and a mobile overdose prevention service in Lethbridge, with both slated to shut on June 30 and funding redirected to withdrawal beds and other supports.

The City of Baker School System, Helix Community Schools, and the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge announced a collaboration to bring mentoring, financial literacy, and college and career readiness programs into Baker schools; the organization plans to move its local headquarters into a Baker school and the effort begins this semester, with full implementation expected in 2026-2027.

The Minnesota Twins released veterans Liam Hendriks and Andrew Chafin and optioned Zebby Matthews, opening a rotation spot for Mick Abel. Joe Ryan was named the team's Opening Day starter.

Latrobe and Pittsburgh preserve Fred Rogers' memory with statues, archives and museum exhibits, and Fred Rogers Productions continues the work with children's programming such as Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.

Atlanta airport general manager says high TSA callouts and a partial government shutdown have contributed to two-hour security waits, and he is meeting with policymakers in Washington.

The Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center is collecting wet and dry cat and dog food ahead of an early-2026 opening, with donation drop-offs planned at the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office on March 20 and March 27.

Governor DeSantis announced plans to build a new pier on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, and part of that side has been closed since October due to Milton damage.

Researchers at UCLA and Stanford used catch bond engineering to change one or two amino acids in a T cell receptor that recognizes prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP), producing engineered T cells that showed improved tumor killing and persistence in laboratory and mouse models while avoiding detectable attacks on healthy tissue.

Residents have begun moving into The Waldo, a 56-unit affordable apartment building in Maplewood that received funding from Minnesota Housing and other partners.

The Coeur d'Alene City Council approved Capt. Jake Bieker as the city's next fire chief; Bieker is a 24-year department veteran and will take over when Chief Thomas Greif retires in April.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will hold its annual Easter Feast on April 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at 535 East Yanonali Street, offering a traditional dinner prepared by men in the Mission's 12-month Residential Treatment Program.