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 | Friday, March 21, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary closed and transferred its last prisoners. "The Rock" housed over 200 inmates and was known for its harsh conditions and reputation for being inescapable. Thanks to all our readers who submitted their stories of blind dates that turned into longtime marriages. We're planning on publishing a sampling of them next week, but they were all lovely and heartfelt. We're honored you shared them. We're sponsored today by The Voice of the Martyrs, be sure to check out their free book offer for Jesus Freaks, one of their bestselling classics. | | | |  Trump Orders End to Education Department
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the Department of Education while moving some of its core functions to other departments. The order recognizes it would take an act of Congress to officially eliminate the department but it directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to do all she can to achieve its end. Earlier this month, the department laid off nearly half of its staffers. The actions leave the department with 2,183 employees, down from 4,133 when Trump took office in January. The White House said programs providing for Pell Grants and student loans, as well as those providing for special needs children will continue but move to other agencies. | Hamas Fires Rockets at Israel Fighting escalated in Gaza as Hamas fired rockets at Israel in the terrorist group's first attack since the cease-fire collapsed this week. Video is here. Israel said it intercepted one missile and two others fell in an "open area." Hamas claimed responsibility for the bombing, saying it was in response to "the Zionist massacres against civilians" this week.
Israel launched its third day of airstrikes in Gaza overnight and into Thursday, along with a renewed ground invasion. Hundreds have been reported killed in Gaza. | Celtics Set Record with $6.1 Billion Sale The Boston Celtics, one of the most storied teams in the NBA, have been sold for $6.1 billion, setting a new record for the price of a North American sports franchise.
The new ownership group is led by Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, along with Boston business leaders Rob Hale, a current Celtics shareholder, and Bruce Beal Jr.
Former co-owner Wyc Grousbeck will remain as CEO and governor for the next three seasons. The Celtics boast a league-best 18 championships and a historic roster of legendary players, including Larry Bird, Bill Russell, and Bob Cousy. Their epic championship battles with the Los Angeles Lakers represent one of the great rivalries in sports.
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➤ Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will be featured in season two of Netflix's Quarterback docuseries. (Watch preview) ➤ The NFL has officially proposed two rule changes. One would eliminate the Philadelphia Eagles' "tush push" play, while the other would transform the NFL's playoff seeding rules. (See Details) ➤ Yesterday's results: NBA | NHL | PGA | NCAAM | NCAAW | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer | |  | | Today's March Madness section is brought to you by: 
➤ No. 9 Creighton beat No. 8 Louisville 89-75 to open the men's NCAA tournament, in a game marred by a fan throwing a full water bottle onto the court, temporarily stopping the match. (See Video)
➤ No. 12 McNeese narrowly beat No. 5 Clemson 69-67 in the first big upset of the tournament. Clemson trailed badly at halftime, behind 31-13 with 10 turnovers. (See Details) ➤ The women's first-round schedule kicks off today with 16 matchups including No. 1 South Carolina against No. 16 Tennessee Tech, No. 2 Duke vs. No. 15 Lehigh, and No. 1 UCLA against No. 16 Southern. (See Schedule) ➤ For final scores of all Thursday men's games and to see today's matchups, here's an up-to-date bracket. (See Scores) Flying together with our sponsor
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National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations | 17,691.63 | -0.33% | | ▼ | SPX
S&P 500 | 5,662.89 | -0.22% | | ▼ | DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average | 41,953.32 | -0.03% | | ▼ | BTC
Bitcoin | $84,447.81 | -2.77% | | ▲ | GOLD
Per Ounce | $3,053.10 | 0.57% | | ▼ | FG
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- Capture the flag
- Kickball
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Yesterday's Results: Which is your favorite morning aroma? - Brewing coffee: 50%
- Frying bacon: 25%
- Mother Nature: 11%
- Baking bread: 10%
- Other: 4%
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