A statewide Status report finds Minnesota women still earn about 81 cents on the dollar, with larger shortfalls for women of color and childcare costs squeezing families. The findings were unveiled at the State Capitol.

Streets to Home Indy has sped placements to about 27 days and aims to house 300–350 people by summer with $8.1M in backing.

North Miami Beach will hand out free groceries and wellness resources this Saturday as federal SNAP rules change. City leaders authorized emergency funds and will offer referrals and nutrition support.

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi returns to Ala Moana Beach on May 25 with 6,000 lanterns, a dedicated military pickup line and livestream options.

San Mateo County closed Cardenas Market on March 3 after inspectors found rodent activity. The shutdown removes a key neighborhood grocery option in East Palo Alto.

Dozens protested outside Elmwood jail, holding 46 “missing” signs and accusing deputies of letting ICE pick up people as they were released. County officials say release lists are public and governed by state law.

Frank A. Rubino, the Miami criminal-defense lawyer and former racer who defended Manuel Noriega, has died at 80.

The EEOC sued StoneMor, saying managers at a Memphis cemetery barred Black employees from a break room and retaliated against a supervisor who complained.

A new iSelect index finds Tennessee 14th nationwide; households are now spending nearly 3% of income on electricity as prices climb.

More than 30 cats and kittens rescued from Stockton are in San Diego Humane Society care; many need medical treatment and are being quarantined across SDHS campuses. Shelter teams are isolating and treating the animals before adoption.

A B2B sales-acceleration firm in Alpharetta plans to lay off dozens at its headquarters. The move adds to broader tech-sector job cuts.

Trailhead Community Health Foundation will steward proceeds from Summa Health’s sale to fund health access and research across Greater Akron, with grants expected late 2026.

The Tennessee Titans and American Red Cross will hold a March 18 blood drive at Nissan Stadium to restock supplies after Winter Storm Fern. March donors get a free A1C test and a $15 Amazon gift card.