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Tempe, Arizona, food banks reported a marked increase in clients through March 2026 as staff and nonprofit leaders said rising prices and adjustments to food assistance pushed more people to seek help, with one Tempe pantry serving about 16,000 different people compared with 9,500 last year.

Cleveland authorities on March 25, 2026, sentenced retailer Rup Chhetri to 18 months and ordered forfeiture of more than $63,000 after investigators documented over $17,000 in SNAP trafficking; in Schenectady this week recipients reported repeated EBT thefts, prompting advisories and law enforcement notifications.

SALT LAKE CITY — Clayton Keller scored on a power play 33 seconds into overtime on Tuesday, lifting the Utah Mammoth to a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the Delta Center after Alexander Kerfoot forced overtime with 7:04 left in regulation.

The comeback featured two goals from Nick Schmaltz and 21 saves by Karel Vejmelka; Edmonton’s Tristan Jarry made 25 stops. The result leaves both clubs near 88 points and affects wild-card standings, with Utah scheduled to host Nashville on Thursday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild rallied twice and defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2 Tuesday at Grand Casino Arena, recording their fourth straight win. Matt Boldy scored his 42nd goal, Marcus Foligno tied the game, and Vladimir Tarasenko netted the go-ahead goal in the second period.

The victory left Minnesota two points behind the Dallas Stars with four regular-season games remaining and followed a Colorado win that locked in a Wild–Stars first-round matchup. Jesper Wallstedt made 25 saves; replay reviews favored the Wild. The teams meet Thursday in Dallas with home-ice advantage at stake.

Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced Tuesday that the 99th Academy Awards will be held March 14, 2027, and the 100th on March 5, 2028, both broadcast at 7 p.m. ET from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The announcements confirm these will be the final Oscars on ABC before broadcasts move to YouTube in 2029 and the ceremony relocates to the Peacock Theatre under a decade-long AEG agreement; networks will continue current scheduling through 2028 amid recent ratings declines.

Denver. The Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros in a three-game sweep at Coors Field this week, winning 5-1 on Tuesday and 9-1 on Wednesday as Willi Castro, Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman homered and starting pitchers Kyle Freeland and Michael Lorenzen limited Houston's offense.

The wins moved Colorado to .500 and a four-game streak this week; Antonio Senzatela and Zach Agnos recorded saves, while crowd attendance and team momentum were noted, and the club's improvement was compared to its previous season's 43-119 finish, prompting continued observation by coaches and media.

Boston — The Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday as Jaylen Brown scored 35 and Jayson Tatum added 23, including 15 in the second half; a third-quarter surge secured the win. Tatum said he intends to play at Madison Square Garden this Thursday for the first time since his injury.

The victory improved Boston's record to 54-25 while Charlotte fell to 43-37; team officials and Tatum confirmed his plan to play in New York on Thursday. If current standings hold this week, the matchup could influence potential playoff pairings with the New York Knicks.

MINNEAPOLIS — Taj Bradley outpitched Tarik Skubal, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory at Target Field on Tuesday night as Bradley worked 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts and one earned run.

The win, Minnesota's second straight, left Bradley 2-0 while Justin Topa recorded the final outs for his first save; announced attendance was 12,341 and catcher Ryan Jeffers called Bradley 'ace-caliber' after the game.

Gulf Shores, Alabama. Lifeguards and beach rescue teams reported sustained high rip-current risk this week, with red flags posted and surf rising to roughly 2–5 feet; officials said 57 people were rescued last week while urging the public to avoid entering the water.

Pompano Beach, Florida. City officials closed public beaches and posted double red flags after strong winds and waves and a deadly Sunday incident; lifeguards increased patrols, warned swimmers, and authorities said closures and advisories will remain while hazardous conditions persist through the coming days.

Des Moines. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, campaigned in Iowa on Tuesday, meeting Trump voters in Indianola and delivering a keynote at a Polk County Democratic dinner in Des Moines where she promoted Midwest pragmatism and urged Democrats to present offensive policy plans rather than only criticizing President Trump.

Her appearances this week supported Democratic congressional candidates and included a joint appearance with State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott as she stumped in Polk County; Slotkin, who narrowly won a 2024 Senate seat, did not rule out a 2028 presidential bid, prompting continued attention to her Midwestern message ahead of the fall midterms.

Madison, Wis. — Democratic-backed Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election Tuesday, defeating Republican-backed Maria Lazar and expanding the court’s liberal majority to 5–2. Taylor campaigned on protecting abortion rights; the projected result guarantees a liberal-controlled court through at least 2030 and affects pending cases.

The outcome arrives months before November elections, shifting leverage in disputes over redistricting, union rights and other contested issues. Republican leaders urged unity after the defeat while Democrats highlighted enhanced judicial prospects; analysts note the decision will influence litigation timelines and political strategies ahead of the fall contests.