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Mar 28, 2026 A new professional women’s baseball league prepares for its first season and notable draft picks. Monarch butterfly numbers surge dramatically and researchers explain why. Doctors discuss a controversial rescue foam that saved a patient’s life. A mobile laundry service brings hygiene and dignity to people experiencing homelessness. A 20-year-old teen show reunion sparks waves of nostalgia among younger viewers.
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New Pro Baseball League Gives Women A Path
- The Women's Professional Baseball League fills a long-standing gap by creating a professional pathway for female baseball players.
- The league will feature 60 players across four teams and opens August 1st after spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.
Monarch Population Jumps After Wet Season
- Monarch butterfly numbers rebounded 64% this year compared with last winter's count in Mexico, signaling a significant recovery step.
- Wetter climate boosted milkweed growth and Mexico's forest protections increased the wintering coverage from ~4.5 acres to over 7 acres.
Patient Survives Thanks To Experimental Rescue Foam
- Ron survived severe internal bleeding after receiving an experimental intra-abdominal rescue foam that acted like a temporary internal seal.
- Dr. Preston Hughley used the foam to buy time for surgery, and Ron recovered walking despite initial grim prognoses.