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.
A replacement crew launched to the International Space Station after NASA's first mission medical evacuation and is expected to arrive Saturday, restoring the station to full staffing for an eight- to nine-month mission.
Reds president Nick Krall told the Cincinnati Enquirer he has not discussed bringing back Nick Castellanos after the outfielder was released by the Phillies, and Krall said he was unsure if Castellanos would fit the current roster, which recently added Eugenio Suárez.
Researchers report two small elk-hide fragments stitched with fiber cordage and dated to about 12,400 years, recovered from Cougar Mountain Cave and Paisley Caves; the items are part of a larger cache of perishable artifacts studied by teams from the University of Nevada and the University of Oregon. The collection also includes 14 eyed bone needles and a variety of fiber, wood, hide, and osseous tools that point to advanced stitch-and-sew technologies in the Late Pleistocene.
Oneil Cruz reported to Pirate City in Bradenton for early Spring Training and has been intentionally facing left-handed pitchers after a difficult 2025 season.
Chelsea Delgado, a 33-year-old mother of three, posted an Instagram reel urging women in their 20s to share more unfiltered moments and set aside the 'clean girl aesthetic'; the clip drew nearly 2 million views and many supportive comments.
The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Forum features Simu Liu returning and debuts from GloRilla and Shams, with ESPN offering a 30-minute digital pregame called Hoop Streams.
A parent and statistician describes uncertainty about routine childhood vaccines after recent CDC recommendation changes, and reports public trust in U.S. public health fell from 72 percent to 40 percent over five years.
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines won the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach at a ceremony in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His unit ranked among the FBS leaders in several defensive categories and helped Indiana capture its first national championship.
Justin Verlander has signed a one-year contract to rejoin the Detroit Tigers, and he and Tarik Skubal are now teammates at spring training and speaking publicly about their roles.
