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Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Allina Health and said it intends to invest more than $2 billion in Minnesota and Wisconsin; Allina would retain its president, board and brand and the parties aim to close the deal by year-end pending regulatory approval.

A federal court ruling found the COVID‑19 public health emergency qualified for automatic deadline extensions, and penalties or interest charged during that period may now be refundable; reports say the window to file related claims runs through July 10, 2026.

Financial expert Suze Orman urged Americans to address credit card debt as total balances sit near $1.28 trillion, and she recommended compassionate self-assessment plus strategic repayment approaches such as balance transfers and prioritizing high-rate cards.

Lenders generally treat the end of a marriage or civil partnership the same for mortgage purposes and usually require finalised financial settlement documents, such as a decree and consent order, before approving an offer.

Israel reported new strikes on Tehran and stepped up operations in Lebanon while Iran and allied groups launched missiles and drones that prompted air-defence responses and a brief UAE airspace closure.

A mother who raised concerns about a nursery worker spoke after he was sentenced to 24 years for sexual offences against children; the nursery says it has strengthened safeguarding measures.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pursue the fastest AI adoption in the G7 and set out three priorities — deeper ties with the EU, expanding AI and technology, and growth across Britain — alongside a £2.5 billion package for advanced computing that includes up to £1 billion for quantum procurement.

Postmaster General David Steiner said the Postal Service needs increased borrowing capacity to avoid running out of cash and that the agency has already reached its $15 billion borrowing cap. He is expected to present this written testimony to a House Oversight subcommittee.

Statistics Canada reported annual inflation cooled to 1.8% in February, below consensus, and economists say the softer reading should give the Bank of Canada room to hold interest rates as energy-price risks persist.

Reports say the Dodgers have sold naming rights to the playing field at Dodger Stadium to UNIQLO, though the team has not confirmed the deal; the report indicates the ballpark's overall name would remain unchanged.

Micron Technology said it will build a second Taiwan site for AI memory products after acquiring facilities from Powerchip, and its shares rose about 4% in premarket trade; shipments from the site are expected to begin in fiscal 2028.

Hundreds of thousands attended South Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade and Boston police made 17 arrests; the procession began earlier and ran in reverse to mark Evacuation Day.

Officials reported attacks on ships and airstrikes across parts of the Middle East while oil prices rose above $100 a barrel; some export terminals were closed and major economies pledged a coordinated release of emergency reserves.

An Australian man deleted a first email about a A$50 million Powerball prize and later confirmed the win by calling lottery officials after a second message.

Canadian police have charged two people with first-degree murder in the death of Masood Masjoody, whose remains were found in Mission, British Columbia; authorities described the case as a targeted incident and said the accused were known to the victim.

The Department of Justice says Kenya Chapman was arrested and charged with selling the gun used by Mohamed Jalloh in the Old Dominion University shooting; Chapman appeared in federal court on federal firearms-related charges.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review rules that the White House says delay residential construction and raise building costs. The move follows the Senate's passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

Madea Benjamin is organizing hundreds of volunteers to carry about $430,000 worth of medicine (roughly 6,000 pounds) to Cuba on March 21; the trip comes as the article reports halted oil shipments to Cuba and ongoing talks between Cuba and the U.S. after 51 prisoners were announced as being released.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will next week announce tens of millions of pounds in targeted support for about 1.5 million UK households that rely on heating oil, which is not covered by the Ofgem energy price cap.

The government plans to replace the Lifetime Isa with a first-time-buyer-only Isa, a change that has generated uncertainty among self-employed savers; HM Revenue & Customs says current Lifetime Isas can still be opened and used under existing rules until the new product appears.

A direct flight from Dubai landed at Logan International Airport in Boston, the first such arrival since the war with Iran began; passengers reported earlier cancellations and lower-than-normal occupancy.

Ron Parasole demolished the structurally unsound former Miles Auto Parts building in Clarks Summit after buying it from Thomas Miles, and he is now exploring community-oriented uses for the lot while also advancing plans for a nearby apartment project.

The West Virginia Senate unanimously approved House Bill 5168 to divert $12 million annually from the State Lottery Fund into three new EMS funding streams for mental health, training and equipment; the House must concur by midnight Saturday for the bill to go to the governor.

President Trump said the U.S. military carried out a large raid on Kharg Island and said he ordered oil facilities spared; a U.S. military official said the strikes targeted military infrastructure and not economic sites.

Toyota is offering cash and lease incentives on 2026 bZ, C‑HR and bZ Woodland models, including a reported $5,000 purchase rebate, 0% financing options and increased lease cash; the offers are reported to expire at the end of March.

Officials say a new Florida enforcement rule requires license plates to remain fully visible and allows fines up to $500 and possible jail time for frames that obscure plate information. Enforcement is underway in parts of the state, and further legal or procedural steps are undetermined at this time.

Officials announced about £937 million of new Irish investment into the UK at the UK‑Ireland summit, expected to create around 850 jobs across several regions.

Pittsburgh will host its annual St. Patrick's Day parade Saturday, following the Parade Day Dash at 8 a.m. and with the parade starting at 10 a.m.; transit detours and a police briefing are planned.

The Justice Department reached a tentative settlement with Live Nation that would let major venues offer some tickets through sellers other than Ticketmaster and cap certain fees at Live Nation-owned amphitheaters; the agreement does not split Ticketmaster from Live Nation and still needs court approval.

Tommy Fleetwood said his family left Dubai and returned to England amid Middle East tensions, and he opened the Players Championship with a 3-under-par 69.