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Free, IRS‑trained volunteer tax help through VITA and TCE is available across Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware for qualifying taxpayers, and organizers say many eligible people miss credits each year.

Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys completed by March 12 suggest the March jobs report will show a relatively stable U.S. labor market; events since then, including higher gasoline prices and a lower Atlanta Fed GDP estimate, have altered the economic outlook.

Iranian drones reportedly struck Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, sparking fires; Kuwait Petroleum Corp. said firefighters were working to control the blazes and that no injuries were reported.

In-N-Out Burger plans to open a St. George, Utah restaurant at 4643 S. Pioneer Road this month, positioned to serve travelers heading to Zion National Park; the chain is also building a large Las Vegas flagship expected in 2026.

Farmers report sharp increases in fertilizer and diesel costs after reported disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, while bankruptcies and farm debt were already rising before the conflict.

Saks Global said it reached a restructuring support agreement with some secured bondholders who have pledged $500 million, and the company expects to exit bankruptcy this summer.

An expert panel reported that Calgary drew roughly $100 million a year from its water utility while inspections and maintenance were deferred; the panel recommended moving the utility to an arm's-length, city-owned corporation.

A Robert Walters survey of 1,000 professional women found 54% feel less motivated to pursue promotions than two years ago, and 81% said they feel disadvantaged compared with male colleagues in promotions.

Several countries, including Sri Lanka, Slovenia and Indonesia, have introduced fuel purchase limits or other rationing measures after disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz tightened supplies and prompted warnings from the International Energy Agency.

Hershey said it will restore classic milk and dark chocolate recipes across most Reese's and Hershey products by 2027, and Brad Reese, the inventor's grandson, had publicly criticized recent recipe changes earlier this year.

Chrysler unveiled the 2027 Pacifica at the 2026 New York International Auto Show and put the Pacific LX on sale starting at $41,495; the update includes refreshed exterior styling, an updated wing badge, enhanced safety features and continued Stow 'n Go seating.

President Trump will give a prime-time address on the Iran war, and Lebanon's health ministry reported 1,318 deaths since fighting began.

Charlotte Jørgensen said she is recovering at home after being aboard an Air Canada flight that collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia on March 22; she thanked the two pilots who died. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

Oric Pharmaceuticals said it will advance rinzimetostat in combination with darolutamide to a Phase III trial after a Phase Ib study showed a reported survival benefit. The Himalayas-1 study is planned to begin in 2026 and is slated to enroll about 600 patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with abiraterone.

Ireland's Department for Transport confirmed the afternoon Dublin–Donegal flight will resume from 1 May, and Donegal Cancer Flights and Services welcomed the decision after campaigning.

Apple is marking its 50th anniversary while its stock is down about 7% this year, and the company faces questions about its progress in artificial intelligence.

Officials warn the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could trigger a new food price shock as energy, shipping and fertilizer costs rise, and poorer, import-dependent countries are likely to be hit hardest.

The Massachusetts State Lottery said a $2 million Powerball ticket sold at the Old South Diner in Nantucket was won by local resident Mary Haley, marking the diner's fifth million-dollar prize in about two years.

Ofgem's price cap has fallen from £1,758 to £1,641, a reduction of about £117, while analysts warn household bills could rise by around 18% from July.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL does not plan to end the Rooney Rule and believes the policy is consistent with evolving law; Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently wrote that the rule violates state law.

About one-third of California’s farmworkers are women, and advocates and a research center report high rates of harassment and assault; women-run groups such as Líderes Campesinas now offer medical, legal and reporting support and hold meetings to explain rights.

Ireland is leveraging a diaspora it counts at about 76 million people, along with tax breaks and returnee programs, to support startups and attract talent; since 2022 more than 100,000 people a year have immigrated to the country.

A Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, docked in Matanzas Bay as the first reported oil shipment to Cuba since January, but residents remain pessimistic and the city faced widespread power outages the day it arrived.

Mauricio Dubón is 4-for-10 with a double and five RBIs in three games, providing defensive stability and bench depth for the Atlanta Braves while Ha-Seong Kim works back from injury.

California lawmakers introduced a package of bills to promote factory-built housing, including Assembly Bill 2166 which would have the state act as a re-insurer for certain surety bond payouts; the bill is scheduled for its first legislative committee hearing in late April.

Companies are rolling back remote work and many plan four-day-in-office mandates in 2026; surveys and managers report mixed views on productivity and worker preferences.

DoorDash invested in EV company Also as part of a $200 million Series C round and entered a multiyear commercial partnership to advance autonomous delivery; DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang will join Also as a board observer.

Statistics Canada reported GDP rose 0.1% in January to C$2.343 trillion, and advance data indicate an estimated 0.2% gain in February, which would mark three months of expansion.

Warren Buffett will host a charity lunch with Stephen and Ayesha Curry; online bidding runs May 7–14 and proceeds will be split between Glide Foundation and the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

Alexander Dennis has proposed closing its Falkirk site and converting its Larbert plant to chassis manufacturing; the company says the plan could put up to 115 jobs at risk while safeguarding about 200 other roles.