In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Giant" win top awards for best new musical and best new play at the 2025 Olivier Awards, the British equivalent of the Tony Awards (More)

> Jay North, child actor best known for playing titular role on "Dennis the Menace," dies at age 73 (More) | Clem Burke, longtime drummer for the rock band Blondie, dies at age 70 (More)

> Toronto Blue Jays sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to 14-year, $500M deal—the third largest contract in MLB history (More) | NBA regular season wraps up in one week; see the latest playoff picture (More)


Science & Technology
> New hormone found to stimulate ovulation in zebrafish; discovery may lead to new fertility treatments in humans (More)

> Study finds cytokines—small proteins that act as messengers between cells—that help fight infections can also infiltrate the brain, influencing behavior such as anxiety and sociability (More)

> Researchers discover a new family of microbes that live in the "critical zone" of the Earth's soil, the near-surface area that extends to depths of around 700 feet where groundwater is naturally cleaned of pollutants (More)


Business & Markets
> US Steel shares close up 16% after President Donald Trump orders national security panel to conduct new review of proposed US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel; former President Joe Biden blocked the nearly $15B deal in January (More)

> Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke orders managers of the e-commerce software giant to prove AI can't perform a job before seeking permission to hire new workers (More)

> US crude oil falls below $60 a barrel midday to lowest level since 2021 as tariff tensions fuel recession concerns (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> Supreme Court lifts order blocking deportations under 1798 Alien Enemies Act, says migrants must still get a court hearing before being deported from the US (More) | Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower court's deadline for the Trump administration to bring back wrongly deported Maryland man from El Salvador (More)

> President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for discussions covering tariffs, Gaza, and more; Trump also announces he will begin direct talks with Iran on its nuclear weapons program this weekend (More)

> Idaho mom Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in 2023 of killing her youngest two children, begins trial over allegedly murdering her fourth husband (More)

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Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th goal, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer (More) | Carmelo Anthony and Sue Bird headline Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class (More)

> "A Minecraft Movie" hauls in $157M in its opening weekend, the top US domestic debut of 2025 and the biggest opening ever for a video game adaptation (More)

> Ed Sheeran and Weezer join Green Day, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, and Post Malone as headliners for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (April 11-13, 18-20) (More) | What is Coachella, anyway? This week's 1440 Society & Culture newsletter goes deep into the festival (Sign up here)


Science & Technology
> Meta releases Llama 4, the latest version of its flagship family of large language models (More) | Anthropic researchers suggest reasoning models—where chatbots explain how they arrived at an answer—cannot always be trusted (More)

> Researchers who discovered and characterized GLP-1, the hormone behind new weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, lead winners of 2025 Breakthrough Prizes (More) | How semaglutides work (1440 Topics)

> Scientists uncover new cellular mechanism that weakens bones as we age; cells that have stopped replicating release chemicals that make bone structures more brittle (More) | Aging 101 (1440 Topics)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets plunge Friday (S&P 500 -6.0%, Dow -5.5%, Nasdaq -5.8%) as countries respond to President Donald Trump's tariff plan (More) | Universal 10% tariff went into effect Saturday, additional tariffs that vary by country kick in Wednesday; see breakdown (More) | Trump adviser says multiple countries have signaled interest in beginning trade talks (More)

> Payment processor Klarna and ticket platform StubHub delay initial public offerings amid economic uncertainty (More)

> Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, reports highest first quarter revenue on record and 24% year-over-year growth; growth driven by demand for AI products (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> "Hands off!" protests held in cities across the US Saturday; estimates say hundreds of thousands of demonstrators call for end to Trump administration efforts, from federal cuts to deportations (More) | See photos (More)

> Pope Francis makes surprise visit to crowds at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square; appearance comes two weeks after the 88-year-old pontiff was released from the hospital after a severe respiratory infection (More)

> Death toll from Myanmar quake rises above 3,350 as storms continue to slow rescue efforts (More) | See previous write-up (More)

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In The NEWS

The NATO exercise that almost led to nuclear war

The "SNAFU" podcast, hosted by actor and comedian Ed Helms, explores some of history's biggest blunders. Season one focuses on the 1983 NATO Able Archer military exercise, a war game that simulated nuclear attacks on the Soviet Union. The USSR mistook the exercise for a genuine threat and prepared its forces for war. Listen to a lighthearted account here.


NATO's missions around the world

"NATO Through Time" is a podcast exploring NATO’s history and its impact on today’s world. This episode features Gen. Jennie Carignan, Canada’s top military leader, as she shares insights from her NATO missions in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. If you’re curious about the role and purpose of NATO after the Cold War, listen to this fascinating podcast episode.


When Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons

After the rapid collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine was left with over 1,700 nuclear warheads positioned throughout its territory. A massive global effort ensued, led by the United States, to return these and other nuclear weapons in former Soviet-allied states to Russia. This BBC podcast explores the negotiations that led Ukraine to denuclearize. Listen here.


The Soviet Union's response to NATO: the Warsaw Pact

The Warsaw Pact, created in 1955, was the Soviet Union’s direct response to the NATO military alliance. The pact included Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the USSR. The pact established collective security and a joint military command between the member countries. Learn more here.


How NATO would respond to nukes

NATO countries' main deterrent against aggression is their ability to respond with nuclear weapons. This video from "The Infographics Show" outlines the purpose of this nuclear arsenal, NATO’s strategy to prevent attacks, and its plans in the event of escalation toward nuclear war. Learn more about the history that has shaped NATO policy today.


How NATO responded to 9/11

The collective defense clause of the NATO constitution has only been invoked one time: after the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States. This video explores the immediate actions NATO took to respond to the attacks and support the United States. These firsthand clips from 2001 give a sense of the difficult decisions facing NATO leaders at the time.

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In The NEWS

China imposes 34% tariff on imports of all US products.

The retaliatory tariff will go into effect April 10 and comes two days after President Donald Trump announced a 34% tariff on Chinese goods, which excludes some categories like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. China's tariff doesn't include any exceptions. China sells far more to the US than it buys (see overview). Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation will likely pick up due to the trade war.



South Carolina, UConn head to women's NCAA championship.

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Texas Longhorns 74-57, while the Connecticut Huskies beat the UCLA Bruins 85-51. South Carolina and Connecticut will face each other in the championship game tomorrow (3 pm ET, ABC). On the men's side, the Final Four begins tomorrow, with the Florida Gators taking on the Auburn Tigers (6:09 pm ET, ABC) and the Houston Cougars taking on the Duke Blue Devils (8:49 pm ET, ABC).



Trump extends TikTok deadline by an additional 75 days.

TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, now has until June 19 to sell the popular social media app to a non-Chinese company or risk being banned in the US. The latest extension is the second one granted to the company after its original Jan. 19 deadline was delayed by 75 days to today. The administration is said to be considering a number of bids from US companies to buy TikTok, including Amazon.



Trump administration to freeze grants to Brown, sets terms for Harvard.

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to freeze $510M in grants to Brown University over concerns about antisemitism on campus, following similar actions against other universities, including Columbia and Princeton. Meanwhile, Harvard University received a letter from the administration ordering it to adhere to a set of changes to maintain $9B in federal funding, including eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion program.



US hiring in March exceeds economist expectations.

US employers added 228,000 nonfarm jobs last month, higher than the 140,000 jobs economists had estimated and up from the revised 117,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, up from 4.1% in February. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% month over month (as expected) and 3.8% year over year (below expectations and the lowest level since July 2024).



Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault in UK.

Prosecutors charged the British comedian and actor with offenses involving four women between 1999 and 2005. The charges come roughly a year and a half after an investigation into Brand’s past behavior, fueled by media reports. Brand denies the accusations, maintaining that all his past relationships were consensual. He is set to appear in court May 2.

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In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> James Beard Foundation announces 2025 James Beard Award finalists for America's best restaurants and chefs (More)
> "The Simpsons" renewed through its 40th season, extending the show's record as the longest-running scripted prime-time series (More) | Want to go deep into the cultural zeitgeist each week? Sign up for 1440 Society & Culture (More)
> Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now just three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record (More)


Science & Technology
> Engineers develop large language model to solve multistep logistical problems with reasoning similar to that of humans; approach showed 85% success rate on problems such as optimizing the route of robots on a factory floor (More)
> Researchers repurpose modified smartphone camera sensors to image matter-antimatter collision events in real time (More)
> Genetic analysis reveals the first DNA profile of the pastoral culture that inhabited the Sahara during the African Humid Period; the now-desert landscape was a lush savanna between 14,000 and 5,000 years ago (More)


Business & Markets
> Amazon reportedly submits last-minute bid to acquire TikTok ahead of Saturday deadline for TikTok's Chinese parent, ByteDance, to sell its stake in the app or face a US ban; mobile technology company AppLovin also submits bid (More)
> Tesla reports 336,681 vehicle deliveries in Q1, a 13% year-over-year drop; shares still rise on reports CEO Elon Musk could leave role in Department of Government Efficiency (More) | President Donald Trump's social media company files paperwork with SEC to allow Trump's trust to sell over $2B of Trump Media and Technology Group shares (More)
> HR software company Rippling publicly releases affidavit of employee who admitted to carrying out corporate espionage for rival firm Deel (More) | Cryptocurrency firm Circle files for initial public offering, seeks valuation of up to $5B (More) | Want to learn more about crypto, IPOs, and more? Join 1440 Business & Finance (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> Federal judge dismisses bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) with prejudice, barring prosecutors from renewing charges in the future (More) | See previous write-up on the case (More)
> Over 65 million Americans across 13 states, from Texas to Ohio, brace for extreme weather event that could spawn tornado outbreaks, record flooding, and heavy rain into the weekend (More) | See tracker (More)
> US Supreme Court weighs whether South Carolina can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood (More) | ... and rules the Food and Drug Administration acted lawfully in blocking two manufacturers from marketing fruity- and dessert-flavored vapes (More)

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Exploring Nuclear Power

Take a turn with the nuclear reactor simulator

Do you have what it takes to operate a nuclear plant? This simulator, developed by the University of Manchester's Dalton Nuclear Institute, takes you on a tour of a virtual plant before handing you the keys to the control room. Challenge yourself to produce enough energy to meet demand while avoiding a nuclear meltdown. Play here.


Detailing the promise of nuclear power

Isabelle Boemeke is the world's first nuclear energy influencer. The young Brazilian fashion model’s assumptions about nuclear power were challenged by a tweet in 2015. Now, she debunks common objections to it through her TikTok persona, Isodope—which has 34,000 followers. Watch Boemeke’s TED Talk to find out why she’s so excited about nuclear power.


Would Oppenheimer support nuclear power today?

What would J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, think of recent efforts to expand nuclear power? Oppenheimer's grandson Charles says his grandfather would support it. While Oppenheimer referred to the bombs as “an evil thing” after the Manhattan Project, he also described nuclear energy’s potential for good. Read more here.


A virtual tour of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the site of the world's most recent nuclear meltdown, is being decommissioned. It’s a decadeslong process with lots of safety precautions. See what the Japanese plant looks like in the aftermath of the accident in this virtual tour hosted by the company in charge of shutting it down. Take the tour here.


A timeline of the Chernobyl disaster

It started as a safety test so routine the Chernobyl nuclear plant’s director didn’t attend. It ended with a series of radioactive explosions that left the surrounding area uninhabitable. The 1986 meltdown is the worst nuclear accident in history, killing dozens and impacting thousands more. This timeline gives a play-by-play of what went wrong.

Which energy sources are the safest and cleanest?

There are many different power sources out there: coal, natural gas, solar, wind and, of course, nuclear. What is the best for human health and the environment? This article asks a few tough and uncommon questions to figure it out. How many deaths are caused per unit of electricity produced, for example? Explore the answers in these charts.

In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, beginning in 2027 after 40 years in Park City, Utah (More)

> Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" leads all series with eight nominations for the 2025 BAFTAs, or British Academy of Film and Television Arts (More)

> NCAA women's basketball tournament Sweet 16 round kicks off today; see full schedule and preview (More) | ... and see latest men's bracket (More)


Science & Technology
> Researchers discover new class of antibiotic that targets drug-resistant bacteria; molecule, known as lariocidin, interrupts bacteria protein production in a previously unknown way (More) | What are superbugs? (1440 Topics)

> OpenAI to limit rate of requests for its new image generator within ChatGPT, saying the viral uptake has overloaded servers (More)

> New findings link neural cell death with the growth of glioblastoma, one of the most lethal types of brain cancer; the five-year survival rate for the disease is under 10% (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -0.3%, Dow -0.4%, Nasdaq -0.5%) as US tariffs on imported vehicles, effective April 2, weigh on stocks (More)

> French video game maker Ubisoft spins out new unit for popular game brands, including Assassin’s Creed; Chinese tech giant Tencent to take $1.25B stake (More) | GameStop shares slide 22% after retailer says it plans to raise $1.3B in debt to buy bitcoin (More)

> The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in Q4 of 2024, per revised data; full-year US gross domestic product—the total value of goods and services produced—grew at 2.8% rate (More)

Politics & World Affairs
> President Donald Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R, NY-1) nomination as US ambassador to the UN, cites narrow Republican majority in the US House (More)

> Tufts University student, a Turkish national on a valid visa, detained and transferred to ICE center in Louisiana; Rümeysa Öztürk is the latest international student to be arrested amid a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian sentiment in universities (More, w/video) | At least 300 students have had visas revoked, state secretary says (More)

> New York county clerk blocks Texas from filing legal action against New York doctor who sent abortion pills to a Texas woman; dispute likely to reach Supreme Court, highlights conflict between states with differing abortion laws (More)

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In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> NCAA men's basketball tournament Sweet 16 round kicks off today; see full schedule and preview (More) | Previously announced National Women's Soccer League franchise renamed Boston Legacy FC (More)

> YouTube tops Disney for first time on Nielsen's TV distributor rankings, which aggregates total TV viewership by media company (More)

> Lady Gaga announces her first arena concert tour since 2018 with dates revealed for North America and Europe (More) | Yolanda Saldívar, woman convicted of 1995 murder of music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, up for parole for first time after serving 30 years in prison (More)


Science & Technology
> Mathematician Masaki Kashiwara awarded the 2025 Abel Prize—the field's equivalent to the Nobel Prize—for his work in bringing together multiple types of math to investigate the concept of symmetry (More)

> New study reveals how individual cells respond to stress, and the mechanisms that lead to either cell death or resumption of normal activity; findings may lead to new treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases (More)

> Research finds obesity reduces the amount of neurotensin, a brain chemical involved in pleasure response, suggesting the body has a built-in mechanism to counter overeating (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -1.1%, Dow -0.3%, Nasdaq -2.1%) (More) | President Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars, up from current tariffs of 2.5%; nearly half of cars sold in the US are imported (More) | Wall Street posts record $47.5B in bonuses for 2024 (More)

> GameStop shares close up 12% after retailer says it will invest corporate cash into bitcoin; follows move by software company MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin (More) | Everything you want to know about bitcoin (1440 Topics)

> Dollar Tree selling Family Dollar brand for roughly $1B to private equity firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> Federal appeals court holds temporary block on use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations (More) | Senate confirms Marty Makary as head of the Food and Drug Administration by vote of 56-44 (More) | Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance to visit US Space Force outpost in Greenland tomorrow (More)

> Death toll rises to 24 from deadliest wildfires in southeastern South Korea; over 27,000 people evacuated and an ancient Buddhist temple among 200 buildings damaged or destroyed (More) | South Korea's government found responsible for decades of fraud and abuse in foreign adoption program, per report (More)

> Brazil Supreme Court panel orders former President Jair Bolsonaro to stand trial following an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat (More)

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Birds and Bees

Explore the pollinator database



What plants attract what pollinators? It’s a question conservationists ask when considering where to reintroduce rare plants, as they want to do so in regions that can also sustain the necessary pollinators. This page compiles a vast database of plant-pollinator interactions. Pretend you're a conservationist and click around to explore pollinators.


A list of pollinator-friendly native plants



You can help revitalize pollinator populations by planting native plants in your backyard, whether urban, rural, or suburban. Some plants provide the flowers (and their pollen and nectar), while others act as nests or hosts for key pollinators like caterpillars and bees. Explore these regional guides to learn which plants will grow well in your area here.


The bees getting hooked on caffeine



Caffeine gives honeybees a kick too! Bees are three times more likely to remember a flower if its nectar contains caffeine. Plants want pollinators to keep coming back, so the finding suggests that some plants, like Citrus and Coffea species, evolved to include caffeine in their nectar. Check out how this has impacted plant evolution here.


How agriculture can actually help pollinators



Poet and nonfiction writer Heather Swan meditates on how agriculture has evolved to be harmful to pollinators–from the use of pesticides to monocropping–and what farmers can do to reverse course. Her findings unfold alongside her travels to a handful of farms, some entrenched in harmful practices and others actively trying to be better stewards. Read more here.


The rising phenomenon of kidnapping bees



Pollinating California’s almond farms requires far more bees than naturally live in the area, causing demand for domesticated honeybees to skyrocket. The typical cost of a hive shot from $35 to $200 in just a few years. This newfound money in pollination has incentivized some to steal hives in the dark of night. Read more about "hive crime" here.


The threat honeybees pose to native bees



Commercial beekeepers are increasingly breeding honeybees on public lands, raising concerns among environmentalists that they’ll compete with and introduce new diseases to already threatened native pollinator populations. But beekeepers say they’re running out of space. Read about the tensions between honeybees and native bees here.

In The NEWS

Small Business Administration to cut more than 40% of workforce.

The Small Business Administration plans to cut 43% of its staff as part of the Trump administration's effort to downsize the government and reduce federal spending. The SBA employs roughly 6,500 people, or less than half a percent of the total federal workforce. President Donald Trump also announced the SBA would handle student loans. See other changes here.



Texas measles outbreak rises to 309 cases with 40 hospitalizations.

The Texas outbreak has grown to 309 cases in roughly two months, surpassing the 285 cases reported nationwide last year. Most cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown. Thirty of the cases were reported this week. Meanwhile, New Mexico's outbreak has grown to 38 cases. See CDC data here.



Johnson & Johnson pledges $55B investment in US amid looming tariffs.

The pharmaceutical giant will invest more than $55B over the next four years, building four new manufacturing plants and expanding existing facilities. The investment is a 25% increase compared to the previous four years and appears to be a response to potential drug import tariffs from the Trump administration.



Sudan's army retakes Khartoum presidential palace from paramilitary forces.

The development marks a symbolic victory for Sudan's military in the ongoing civil war against the Rapid Support Forces militia. The nearly two-year conflict between forces of two formerly allied generals—army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo—has killed an estimated 28,000 people and displaced an estimated 10 million others, about one-fifth of the country’s population.



Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks 25,000 years ago unearthed.

Archaeologists in Austria found the ancient remains of butchered mammoths, including dismembered tusks, suggesting the site was used for ivory processing. The discovery provides insights into how humans hunted mammoths and used their resources before the peak of the last Ice Age.

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In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, and Tyler, the Creator among headliners tapped to perform at 2025 Lollapalooza in Chicago (July 31-Aug. 3); see full festival lineup (More)

> "Fire & Rain" stage musical using James Taylor's music in development (More) | "Happy Gilmore" sequel sets July 25 release date on Netflix (More)

> NCAA men's basketball tournament kicks off with "First Four" matchups; see latest bracket (More) | ... and women's tournament begins tonight; see "First Four" schedule (More) | NCAA to allow athletes to negotiate name, image, and likeness deals with schools before their enrollment (More)


Science & Technology
> Meta reports global downloads of its open-source Llama AI model tops 1 billion (More) | How generative AI works (1440 Topics)

> China's BYD says it has developed electric vehicle charging platform capable of recharging cars as quickly as filling a gas tank (More) | How EVs work (1440 Topics)

> New study finds cells lining organs and skin generate electricity when injured; discovery may lead to new wound-healing therapies (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets resume sell-off (S&P 500 -1.1%, Dow -0.6%, Nasdaq -1.7%) following two days of gains (More) | Tesla shares drop 5.3%, down 53% since all-time peak in December (More)

> Google to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32B, the largest acquisition in company history; also marks the largest-ever cybersecurity acquisition (More) | Google 101 (1440 Topics)

> Pharma giant Pfizer sells remaining stake in British healthcare group Haleon, maker of brands including Advil, Sensodyne, and more (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin hold hourlong call; Putin agrees to 30-day suspension of attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure (More) | Chief Justice John Roberts makes rare public statement rebuking Trump for calls to impeach federal judge who paused deportations (More)

> Paris police remove hundreds of migrants from downtown theater following monthslong occupation of venue (More)

> Family of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student who disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic, acknowledge she likely drowned (More) | Development of story captured public attention; see overview here (More)

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In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> Conan O'Brien tapped to host next year's Academy Awards; O'Brien returns after hosting this year's Oscars, which hauled in the show's highest ratings in five years (More) | Émilie Dequenne, Belgian actress best known for "Rosetta," dies at age 43 (More)

> Universal Music Group files motion to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit, which alleged Universal damaged Drake's reputation by promoting Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" (More)

> Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers kick off the MLB regular season from Tokyo this morning (6 am ET, FOX); regular season begins in earnest on Opening Day, March 27 (More)


Science & Technology
> Google's Gemini 2.0 is highly effective at removing watermarks from copyrighted images, users report (More)

> New study finds gorillas have self-awareness comparable to chimpanzees; results suggest efforts should go beyond the "mirror test"—an evaluation of whether animals can recognize themselves in the mirror (More)

> Engineers develop artificial muscles capable of flexing in multiple directions; advance has applications in soft, form-shifting robots (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.9%, Nasdaq +0.3%), posting back-to-back gains (More) | Trading platform Robinhood launches predictions market, allowing users to bet and trade on current events (More)

> HR software firm Rippling sues rival Deel, alleging the company planted a mole who rose to Rippling's executive ranks to carry out corporate espionage (More) | Pepsi acquires Poppi, maker of lower-calorie prebiotic pop, for $1.7B (More)

> Fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, citing continued drop in mall and brick-and-mortar shopping, will wind down its US business (More) | What is bankruptcy and how does it work? (1440 Topics)


Politics & World Affairs
> Legal showdown begins between federal judge, Trump administration over use of Alien Enemies Act to carry out deportations of nearly 300 alleged Venezuelan gang members; see timeline here (More) | Texas midwife accused of providing an abortion, the first to be charged under state's near-total ban on the procedure (More)

> President Donald Trump expected to release around 80,000 pages of previously classified documents relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy today (More) | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) postpones book tour over Democratic backlash to passage of recent funding bill (More)

> US court orders British Prince Harry's immigration records be released by end of day today; Harry, who moved to California in 2020, is accused of lying about past drug use on visa application (More)

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