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March Madness: UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Texas are No. 1 seed at the NCAA tournament for women

The UCLA is the top overall seed at the NCAA tournament of women. South Carolina, Southern California and Texas came to the Bruins as No. 1 seeds that the NCAA unveiled on Sunday evening. It is the first time in school history that the Bruins are the top team of the tournament. They had two losses in the season, both of whom came to the Trojans.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson and long -time girlfriend Jilly Anais get bought

Deshaun Watson's future with Cleveland Browns could have doubts. Another part of his future is safer. Watson and long -time girlfriend Jilly Anais announced on Sunday in a joint Instagram contribution that they got engaged. The caption is “Mrs. Watson Loading … ”While Anais wears a big diamond ring to hug and see it. Watson commented on the post and wrote “more fame”, followed by a prayer emoji. Watson and Anais have been together since 2019. He can miss the entire 2025 season after having broken his right Achilles tendon for the second time in three months in January.

California Man wins a lawsuit of 50 million US dollars due to burns from Starbucks Tea

Los Angeles (AP)-a delivery driver won $ 50 million in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink in his lap was put on a run of California. Court files show that a jury in Los Angeles County was found for Michael Garcia on Friday. He underwent skin transplants and other procedures in his genitals after a venture drink immediately spilled his eyes after collecting it in February 2020. In his negligence lawsuit, an employee of Starbucks said that did not cut the milling tea firmly into a Takeout tray. Starbucks says that it sympathizes with Garcia, but plans to make an appeal. The coffee giant based in Seattle says that he is obliged to deal with hot drinks for the highest security standards.

'Novocain' leads at the domestically slow weekend at the domestic treasury

Five new films were opened in North American theaters this weekend. And yet it will probably be the lowest amplifier of the year so far. According to studio estimates on Sunday, the Jack Quaid Action Comedy “Novocaine” took first place with $ 8.7 million. “Mickey 17” and the new Steven Soderbergh Spy-thriller “Black Bag” were the neck and neck for second and third place. Both reported $ 7.5 million on weekends. Fourth place went to “Captain America: Brave New World”. “The day on which the earth was painted into the air: a Looney Tunes Moves,” rounded off the top 5.

What you need to know about March Madness if you don't follow College Basketball

College basketball season is running, which means that March Madness is present. The annual tournaments of the men's and women National Collegiate Athletic Association are among the most observed sporting events in the USA every year. Millions of people fill out their own brackets, hoping to properly guess who will win every round. The unpredictability of the tournaments makes them so popular. Teams with lower seeds regularly beat the higher seeds in the men's class, throw brackets and predict completely out of the window. The tournament brackets will be unveiled on Sunday.

Kaschmir's Sufi music lover stick to the audio cassette

Srinagar, India (AP) – Shaksaaz, a tailor in the city of Kaschmiri Srinagar, inherited his passion for local Sufi music from his grandfather together with a meticulously preserved collection of cassettes from the 1970s, which he often hears. It is part of a small, committed community that believes that cassettes are the best ways to hear and archive the Sufi music of the Indian-controlled cashmere, in which music has long been a deep expression of spirituality and emotions. While the music, which is inspired by local and Central Asian Muslim saints, is increasingly available in digital formats, many Kashmiris say that it is best heard on audio cassettes. They cultivate decades of band players to keep tradition alive.

Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with companies to combat the bitter effects of climate change

Tanjung Rejo, Indonesia (AP) – Thousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia work with companies and other organizations to protect their harvests from the bitter effects of climate change. Hotter and humid weather helps to spread fatal mushrooms and pests over the very susceptible trees. Farmers also switch to other plants, as high costs, shrinking yields and rising risks. The cocoa supplies have dropped while the prices rose. According to Cote D'Ivoire and Ghana, Indonesia is the third largest cocoa producer in the world. Experts hope that the industry will start if farmers receive better training and financial support.

Dick Vitale tears out in the ACC championship transmission while he talks about the latest cancer battle

Dick Vitale became emotional on Saturday evening when he talked about his latest cancer battle, while he announced the 73: 62 victory of Top-Ranged Duke against No. 13 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship in Louisville. The 85-year-old ESPN college basketball analyst announced in December that he was free of cancer. It was his fourth battle in just three years with the disease. Vitally tore up when he looked into the camera while he was sitting between his colleagues between Dave O'Brien and Cory.

McLarens Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton ends the 10th place

Melbourne, Australia (AP) -Mclarens Lando Norris has won a chaotic, rain-related Australian Grand Prix, his first victory in Albert Park, and the British driver just managed to stay in front of a third security car from Red Bulls Max Verstappen. Mercedes' George Russell completed the top three. Lewis Hamilton had a miserable ferrari debut. The seven-time champion was 10th place and was annoyed by constant radio messages from his Pit team. The race in Melbourne had an exciting start with the Isack by Racing Bulls Isack Hadjar in the formation round, and Jack Doohan von Alpine and Williams from Carlos Sainz plunged in the opening round.

Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, receives the environmental prize at the GALA event

Atlanta (AP)-Maggie Baird, mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas and founder of the non-profit support for non-profit organization+feed, received the superhero for Earth Award from the Captain Planet Foundation. The group of Baird is an anchor presence and extended partnerships in Europe, Great Britain and Australia in eleven US cities. Baird announced The Associated Press that she has been working on these topics for years, although her message is now being reinforced with the additional voices of her Grammy. The non -profit captain Planet Foundation based in Atlanta works with young people in environmental issues around the world and supports school gardens and other initiatives. More than 1.7 million children took part in programs.

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