Butters, an adult male Domestic Short Hair cat sponsored by New Directions Community Credit Union, is available for adoption through Precious Paws Rescue Center and is house-trained, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Colorectal cancer cases are rising in younger adults in Canada, with an estimated 26,400 diagnoses in 2025. The article reports that Barry Stein, a stage 4 survivor and leader of Colorectal Cancer Canada, described his diagnosis and highlighted five behaviours the piece links to higher risk, including skipping screening and a sedentary lifestyle.
A research team identified a 45-base ribozyme, QT-45, that can assemble copies of RNA strands and—rarely and slowly—produce a copy of its own sequence; the enzyme works by joining short RNA fragments and copies with about 95% fidelity.
A Dutch study of more than 65,000 adults followed for four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with more active pursuits was associated with an 11% lower likelihood of developing major depression, with larger reductions reported for middle-aged adults and for longer time swaps.
UW-Madison is asking students to report their vaccination status for measles and several other diseases after a campus measles case was found; the university says reporting is required but vaccination is not.
DeKalb County School District has proposed closing or repurposing 27 schools in response to declining enrollment, and the district board is scheduled to vote on a final plan in the fall.
A suspected shooter killed at least nine people and injured others at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; the suspect was found dead and police say investigations and community support operations are ongoing.
After three South Pole field seasons, IceCube completed its first major upgrade in 15 years, installing more sensitive light sensors and calibration devices deep in Antarctic ice to improve neutrino measurements.
A Baker Group Strategies poll of 418 likely voters finds 55% approve of Mayor O'Connell's job performance, while 67% say they were dissatisfied with the power utility's response to the recent ice storm.
Snow acts as an insulating layer that stabilizes soil temperatures and delivers slow spring moisture, and deep, clean snow can also reduce winter stress and limit some pests. Heavy snow loads remain a risk to branches, and the article notes proactive tree and shrub care as a way to reduce structural damage.
