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Millions of brackets are already busted as the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament begins. A historic kidney transplant — from a pig — was successful. And Apple is playing an unfair game of Monopoly, according to the Justice Department. |
👋 Howdy! Julius checking in with Thursday's news. |
But first, who let the dogs out? 🐕 The American Kennel Club unveiled which dog breeds were America's favorites in 2023. See who snagged the top spot. |
Is your bracket already busted? 🏀 |
Welp, my dream of a perfect March Madness bracket has already been dashed. The men's NCAA Tournament is underway with first-round basketball games, and many across the nation have had their brackets busted. Michigan State kicked off Thursday's action by beating Mississippi State, 69-51. Not long after that game, No. 11 Duquesne claimed the tournament's first notable upset by defeating No. 6 BYU. Fourteen other teams playing Thursday will join Michigan State and Duquesne in the next round, with college basketball heavyweights Kentucky, Kansas and Gonzaga among those looking to advance. Follow along with the latest March Madness updates. | Michigan State's Jaden Akins (3) goes up for a shot against Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard (13) during their first-round game in the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on March 21, 2024. Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports |
A historic kidney transplant from a gene-edited pig |
For the first time, a kidney from a gene-edited pig was transplanted to a person, offering hope for thousands of patients. A surgical team from Massachusetts General Hospital performed the four-hour procedure on March 16, connecting the pig kidney's blood vessels and ureter with those of the 62-year-old patient, Richard "Rick" Slayman of Massachusetts. Slayman was recovering and was expected to be discharged soon. Out of more than 100,000 people on the national organ transplant list, more than 88,000 are waiting for a kidney, so the need for kidneys is urgent, experts say. Read more about the historic procedure. | Nursing Practice Specialist Melissa Mattola Kiatos removes the pig kidney from its box to prepare for transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital in March 2024. Michelle Rose |
The Justice Department sued Apple on Thursday, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market. The tech giant restricted developers of apps, products and services used on the iPhone that could otherwise lower costs for consumers, according to the lawsuit filed in New Jersey. Apple's practices allow it to extract more money from consumers, software developers, publishers and merchants, according to the lawsuit joined by 16 state and district attorneys general. "Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement accompanying the lawsuit. Here's what else the lawsuit says. | The Justice Department alleged in a lawsuit that Apple is monopolizing the smartphone market. Justin Sullivan, Getty Images |
Blinken says a cease-fire agreement is 'very much possible' |
A cease-fire in Gaza is "very much possible" and "gaps are narrowing" between Israel and Hamas on a deal for an extended truce, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. Blinken's comments came as the U.S. circulates a draft U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip linked to the release of hostages. Blinken will visit Tel Aviv on Friday amid fraying U.S.-Israeli relations over Israeli plans for a ground invasion of Rafah and disagreements over the future of the Gaza Strip. See the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war. | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) attends a meeting with Egypt's Foreign Minister (not pictured) in Cairo on March 21, 2024. EVELYN HOCKSTEIN, POOL/AFP via Getty Images | | | | The "forever chemicals" have turned up in water systems large and small, from those serving a few thousand customers to over half a million. | | | |  | You earned time off work. So why can't you take it? Workers are clapping back at stingy bosses who veto PTO or cancel vacations at the last minute. | | | | The Dodgers fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Wednesday over his alleged theft as part of a gambling probe. | | | | Dozens of lawsuits allege drugmakers failed to notify patients about side effects of popular diabetes or weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. | | | | Donald Trump is nearing a deadline to find $454 million in order to protect his assets during his civil fraud appeal. Here's what happens if he can't. | | | | While the main objective is to cure cancer if possible, there also needs to be an emphasis on quality of life when determining a treatment plan. | | | | Writer E. Jean Carroll urged a court to reject former President Donald Trump's appeal against her sexual abuse and defamation trial victory. | | | | Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson lead a reunion of original "Ghostbusters" stars in "Frozen Empire," which puts legacy characters in new franchise roles. | | | | The final former Mississippi law enforcement officers connected to the 'Goon Squad,' were given yearslong sentences. | | | | Joe Biden's widening fundraising advantage is a warning sign for Donald Trump, who has been saddled with paying off legal bills | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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