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Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82

ROME (AP) — Maurizio Pollini, a Grammy-winning Italian pianist who performed frequently at La Scala opera house in Milan, has died. He was 82. Pollini died on Saturday, La Scala said in a statement.

Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open

Biden held Congress to task in his remarks, calling on the House to pass a national security supplemental and Congress to pass a border security agreement.

Sonic Drive-In celebrates upcoming solar eclipse with new menu item

SONIC Drive-In recently unveiled a new menu item to give fans an "out-of-this-world experience" ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8, according to a news release.

Arkansas student wins $20,000 for half-court shot at Oklahoma City Thunder Game

A once-in-a-lifetime shot brought an Arkansas teen $20,000 on Wednesday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Utah Jazz.

MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani's interpreter after 'massive theft,' gambling reports

Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Migrant influencer urges immigrant TikTok followers to 'invade' US homes

Currently, the man has over half a million TikTok followers, with his likes and reposts garnering millions more interactions.

85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee's family away, she's getting a new home on the same spot

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob drove her family out of their Texas home. Now, the 97-year-old community activist is getting closer to moving into a brand new home on the very same tree-lined corner lot in Fort Worth.

Around the world

What is ISIS-K, the terrorist group tied to Moscow concert hall attack and 2021 Abbey Gate bombing?

ISIS-K took responsibility for the bombing at Abbey Gate at the Kabul Airport, the twin bombings in Iran and now the Moscow Concert Hall, trying to show how far the group can reach.

Royals endured conspiracy theories amid cancer diagnosis: Expert

Whether Princess Kate’s request for privacy will be granted by the British tabloids remains to be seen.

The Moscow concert hall attack wasn't the first during Putin's 25-year rule

The attack on a Moscow concert hall where armed men opened fire and set the building ablaze, killing at least 133 people, was the latest in a long series of bombings and sieges that have unsettled and outraged Russians during Vladimir Putin's nearly quarter-century as either prime minister or presid

Trudeau's bungled wildfire response made Canada most polluted country on continent: critics

A new air quality report found that Canada had the most polluted air of any North American country in 2023, as critics say the Trudeau government's scattered response to the disaster likely made matters worse.

Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement

The suburban Moscow concert hall where gunmen opened fire on concertgoers was a blackened, smoldering ruin as the death toll in the attack surpassed 130 and Russian authorities arrested four suspects.

Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

Death toll rises to 133 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested

Eleven people have been arrested in relation to Friday’s terror attack in Moscow, Russia, that left more than 100 people dead.

Technology

Japan’s Space Agency Aims to Establish Profitable Launch Business with New H3 Rocket

Japan’s space agency and prime contractor aim to build a lucrative launch business with their new H3 rocket following its successful inaugural flight last month in a competitive market led by Space X.

Not all solar eclipse glasses are created equal. Counterfeits have infiltrated online marketplaces like Amazon

Americans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S. In ancient times, eclipse-viewers thought they were watching the sun be eaten by wolves, a dragon, or a demon.

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

The Windows 11 2023 Update has been released, but behind the scenes, Microsoft is constantly working to improve the newest version of Windows.

DoD’s approach to fix its computers is function over form

Leslie Beavers, the principal deputy CIO for DoD, said a key focus for the near future is to improve the warfighter’s experience in using IT. The post DoD’s approach to fix its computers is function over form first appeared on Federal News Network.

Nutanix Files Lawsuit Against Tessell for Alleged IP Theft

Nutanix, a leader in datacenter and hybrid multi-cloud software, has taken legal action against DBaaS startup Tessell, accusing them of using Nutanix's source code and resources in their products.

CDAO Enhances Data Integration Layer for CJADC2

The CDAO continues to improve the data integration layer for the Pentagon’s CJADC2 initiative, with minimal viable capability already operational.

Lawsuit filed against social media platforms for youth mental health issues

Families claim that their children experienced adverse physical and mental health consequences due to their use of social media platforms.

Sports News

How to watch celebration of life for Peter Seidler at Petco Park

The San Diego Padres are honoring their beloved former chairman and owner, Peter Seidler, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park on Saturday. Here's how to watch.

CSUSM women's basketball to Elite Eight

In a first for the women's basketball program at CSU San Marcos, the Cougars are headed to the Elite Eight in St. Joseph, Missouri. Three wins will bring them their first NCAA title.

Colorado STUNS Florida on last-second shot

An absolutely wild back-and-forth high-scoring affair ended in perfect March Madness fashion - with a last-second bucket for the win.

Terry Tumey is leaving Fresno State as Director of Athletics

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno State Director of Athletics Terry Tumey is leaving Fresno State after six years. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval says he and Tumey have mutually agreed that he will be leaving Fresno State to pursue other opportunities.

From San Diego to New Haven: local basketball products star for Yale

When Yassine Gharram and Devon Arlington suit up for Yale in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, their hearts and families will be split between the Bulldogs and their hometown Aztecs.

Pac-12 business affairs: Inside a wild and lucrative eight days for Washington State and Oregon State

The two schools remaining in the Pac-12 have increased future revenue by more than $30 million in the past week alone.

Back to school: Handful of coaches in women's NCAA Tournament leading their alma maters

Kellie Harper always knew she wanted to coach college basketball, but never thought it would be at her alma mater Tennessee.

Politics News

Bill would allow treatment for terminally ill before FDA approval

Braun says he has become passionate about the cause since losing a cousin to ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Flight carrying Floridians stuck in Haiti to land in Sanford, Gov. DeSantis confirms

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed a flight carrying Floridians who were stuck in Haiti will land in Sanford on Wednesday evening.

Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat

President Joe Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that Congress just passed, ending the threat of a potential partial government shutdown.

Mayor Johnson vows Brings Chicago Home fight not over

CHICAGO — When Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was running for office, he took up the "Bring Chicago Home" cause, promising he'd get the referendum passed. But as of Wednesday night, it appears he's failed on delivering that promise.

Biden wins Arizona Democratic primary

President Biden has won the Arizona Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Biden has already become the presumptive Democratic nominee with his near sweep of the contests held last week.

Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.

VP Harris pushes gun control at site of Parkland school shooting as victim's dad calls it 'slap in the face'

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Florida high school where a gunman killed 17 people in 2018, promoting stricter gun control laws in America.