Loans Forgiven, Buzzers Beaten

22/03/2024 2 min

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Episode Synopsis

Apple faces a new lawsuit accusing it of violating antitrust laws by monopolizing smartphone markets, driving up prices with its $1,599 iPhones. The US submitted a strong UN resolution calling for a Gaza cease-fire amidst an imminent famine, with Secretary of State Blinken pushing for a deal. In March Madness, Duquesne and Michigan State scored impressive victories, while the Biden administration announced $6 billion in student loan forgiveness. Idaho police arrested white supremacist gang members tied to an attack at a Boise hospital, and Senator Bob Menendez announced he won't seek reelection amid charges. A medical milestone occurred with the first successful pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The Bulletin Brief:

Apple is accused of violating antitrust laws in a lawsuit from the Justice Department (CBS) (Reuters)


The US calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza (NYT) (NBC)


March is already Madness (AP) (The Atlantic)


Biden administration announces large student loan relief for essential workers (CBS)


Idaho police arrest two white supremacists in connection to police assault (AP)


Democratic Senator Menendez announces he will not run for reelection (Reuters)
First successful transplant of genetically modified pig kidney into human (NBC)