Hawaii lawmakers seek to boost local lei production and protect culture by requiring state purchases of locally grown orchid leis and mandating origin labels.

Carl Icahn fired 12 floors of employees after failing to understand their roles, reinforcing his activist investing strategy focused on reforming inefficient companies.

Actor Scott Speedman leads *RJ Decker*, a new ABC/CTV crime series based on a Carl Hiaasen novel, about a reformed photojournalist solving quirky, action-filled cases in Fort Lauderdale.

Garbage collection resumes in Greater Sudbury on March 30 after being halted by a severe winter storm, with temporary rules and ongoing road closures.

On March 21, 2026, major Catholic groups backed a new USCIS rule to improve visa stability for religious workers.

KC Streetcar hires for expanded transit operations in Kansas City.

A new 2-mile trail system opened in Maine’s Bauneg Beg Mountain in autumn 2025, connecting to 38 miles of trails and honoring conservation efforts.

Maine's Penobscot County faces its worst HIV outbreak, with 36 cases by Jan 2026, many linked to hepatitis C, prompting calls for universal testing and support.

Australia’s $100M bushfire donation surge to WIRES sparked concerns over mismanagement and unequal distribution, undermining broader wildlife recovery.

A fire in St. Cloud, Minnesota, evacuated over 50 residents, damaged an apartment building, but caused no injuries.