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Bracketology Bubble Watch: Oklahoma can bolster résumé, but other teams on cut line facing can't-lose games - CBS Sports

North Carolina, Arkansas and West Virginia are among the teams who can't afford a bad loss Wednesday

Powerhouse storm moves into US, prompting evacuations in California ahead of its trek east - CNN

Incoming heavy rain from an atmospheric river-fueled storm that slammed into the West Coast early Wednesday is threatening mudslides and debris flows in Southern California and has already prompted evacuations in the Los Angeles area.

Gaza: US envoy in Qatar to join talks on extending ceasefire - BBC.com

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.

What's in the Ukraine ceasefire plan US is presenting to Russia? - BBC.com

The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days.

Aaron Rodgers officially becomes a free agent today. Then what? - NBC Sports

If the teams linked to Rodgers move on, his options (and leverage) will dwindle.

European Union retaliates against Trump’s tariffs as trade war escalates - The Washington Post

As President Donald Trump’s global steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, the E.U. and Canada are responding with their own levies, including on bourbon and motorcycles.

Astronomers Confirm 4 Rocky Exoplanets in Earth’s Backyard, Just 6 Light-Years Away - Gizmodo

A new study finally sheds light on our mysterious cosmic neighbors and sets a planet-hunting record.

Democrats divided on whether to shut down government or vote with GOP - The Washington Post

Trump needs Senate Democrats’ votes, but they are still weighing whether to use this rare point of leverage and risk taking blame for a shutdown.

Google launches AI model Gemma 3 that can run on 1 GPU (GOOG:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha

Google on Wednesday launched its latest open-source models called Gemma 3 which can run on a single graphics processing unit or tensor processing unit.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025 livestreams: Where to watch the 'Blood Moon' online for free - Space.com

Here's how to watch all the total lunar eclipse action unfold live and online so you don't miss a second of the dramatic "Blood Moon" on March 13.

Greenland To Get New Government To Lead Independence Process - Barron's

‘Pokemon Go’ Studio Niantic Sold in $3.5B Deal to Mobile Gaming Giant Scopely - Hollywood Reporter

Niantic will sell its gaming business to Scopely, including 'Pokemon Go,' 'Pikmin Bloom' in a deal that transforms the mobile gaming landscape.

Ceasefire 'in Russia's hands,' Ukraine says after US meeting in Saudi Arabia - ABC News

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store - TechCrunch

Cybersecurity firm Lookout found several samples of a North Korean spyware it calls KoSpy.

Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision with US-flagged tanker is Russian national, owner says - CNN

The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker off the English coast is a Russian national, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday, as maritime experts search for answers.

Chris Godwin says he was "really close" to leaving but felt like Tampa was home - NBC Sports

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin decided to stay with the only NFL team he has ever played for and sign a three-year contract in Tampa Bay, but he strongly considered leaving.

Pope Francis rests well overnight amid improvement - Vatican News - English

Pope Francis had a restful night and is continuing his treatment and physical therapy, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.

Google calls Gemma 3 the most powerful AI model you can run on one GPU - The Verge

Google’s Gemma 3 AI models are “open” versions of the technology behind its Gemini AI, which it says can outperform competition from DeepSeek, Meta, and OpenAI.

Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, who was rescued, what’s next? - Al Jazeera English

Baloch separatist group claims responsibility, says it has killed six security personnel as it holds hundreds hostage.

The EU says its countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs will go into effect on April 1 - The Associated Press

The European Union has announced its own countermeasures, saying they will enter into force from April 1, after the Trump administration officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …