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The Hitchhiker's Guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown - Fox News
Democrats are torn on how to vote for Trump's budget bill amid a looming government shutdown if an agreement is not made.
Your Android phone just got a major audio upgrade for free - Google and Samsung models included - ZDNet
Ever been at a crowded restaurant or bar and wanted to hear that one muted TV? Now you can with Auracast.

Ukraine war live updates: Zelensky says Putin's response to Ukraine ceasefire plan is 'manipulative' - BBC.com
Zelensky's comments come after Putin agreed fighting must end but any plan must remove the "underlying causes of this crisis".

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke star ruled out after hurting ankle in ACC Tournament - USA TODAY
Cooper Flagg hurt his left ankle in Duke's ACC tournament game vs. Georgia Tech and will miss the rest of the game.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Ole Miss Rebels Live Score and Stats - March 13, 2025 Gametracker - CBS Sports
Get real-time Men's College Basketball coverage and scores as Arkansas Razorbacks takes on Ole Miss Rebels. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

U.S. influencer snatches baby wombat from its mom. Cue Australian ire. - The Washington Post
Widely shared video of the woman holding the baby wombat prompted Australian authorities to open an investigation into her visa status.
NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defense - The Associated Press
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising President Donald Trump for motivating fellow transatlantic alliance members to step up defense spending and getting Russia to the negotiating table for talks about its grinding war against Ukraine. Rutte led with …
2025 Players: Jordan Spieth settles after wild first nine Thursday - NBC Sports
Spieth had a pair of eagle hole-outs over his first seven holes in the opening round of The Players Championship.
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice, calls himself a 'proud patriot' - The Associated Press
Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira has pleaded guilty to military charges of obstructing justice after leaking highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine in an online chat room. In his address to the judge at his court-martial Thursday, Teixeira …

Android 16 Beta 3 offers a brand new way to close apps, just in case you can’t swipe - 9to5Google
Android 16 Beta 3 has officially launched, and the new OS brings a couple of small changes that might normally...
Man dies after falling from ski chairlift at Montana resort - CBS News
Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.

High school runner who struck opponent with baton faces misdemeanor charge - The Washington Post
Kaelen Tucker said she she suffered a concussion when struck by Alaila Everett with a baton during the Virginia Class 3 indoor track and field championships.

Google allows users to personalize their Gemini conversations with new features - CNBC
Google is launching new features to let users personalize their AI assistants.

Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature - The Verge
Android is adding support for Auracast, which allows connected hearing aids to directly receive audio broadcasts where it might be otherwise difficult to hear.

Chromecast with Google TV owners report these issues with the Android 14 update - 9to5Google
There are some issues following the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV, including problems with USB devices and more.
SpaceX says hydraulic issue that postponed Starliner mission fixed, clear for launch - ABC News

Gaza war: UN experts accuse Israel of 'genocidal acts' and sexual violence - BBC.com
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.

Putin says he has ‘reservations’ about 30-day ceasefire proposal as US envoy arrives in Moscow - CNN
Putin lauded the US proposal as “great and correct” and said Russia supports it in theory, but there are many things that still need to be discussed. The comments come as American special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow to brief Kremlin officials on the…

Trump expected to invoke wartime authority to speed up mass deportation effort in coming days - CNN
The Trump administration is expected to invoke a sweeping wartime authority to speed up the president’s mass deportation pledge in the coming days, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.

Putin says Russia backs Ukraine ceasefire but any deal must address 'root causes' - CNBC
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for giving "so much attention" to the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine deal.