March Madness is going in full-swing with North Carolina, Arizona, and Michigan State being some of the winners. Duquesne upset BYU in a surprising move. On the women’s side, the tournament is set to intensify on Friday. Some other important news includes the New York attorney general’s office preparing to seize Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate in Manhattan. There is also a landmark antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple by the US Justice Department and over a dozen states, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market.
In medical breakthroughs, doctors have accomplished the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a human. This could potentially bridge the massive gap between organ donors and recipients. Contrary to public perceptions, recent research highlights that smoking increases dangerous belly fat instead of promoting weight loss as some smokers believe. In Idaho, a manhunt ended after a fugitive inmate and his partner were captured following a shooting incident that left three correction officers injured.
In lighter news, a disobedient dog named Buster is becoming an internet sensation due to his love for swimming pools. A heartening announcement is also due next week, wherein President Joe Biden will inform nearly 78,000 public-sector employees about their student loan debt forgiveness. On the international scene, French President Emmanuel Macron has been creating buzz with photos demonstrating his boxing skills, meeting with a mixed response of humor and disbelief from the audience.
InEngland,a treasure hunter, despite a faulty metal detector, managed to find a gold nugget believed to be the biggest ever unearthed in the country, ending the day on an uplifting note. To wrap up, the question of the day is: What would you like to see in 5 Things PM? Send your suggestions to 5things@cnn.com. Make sure to check out all of CNN’s newsletters to stay informed. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN’s Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, and Kimberly Richardson. Thank you for reading, and see you back here on Monday!
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Does anyone else think the Apple lawsuit is fishy? Suspicious timing, dont you think?
Do you think Trumps assets being at risk will impact his political future?
Trumps political future has always been unpredictable. Regardless of his financial situation, his base remains loyal. Money talks, but in this case, it might not be the deciding factor. Time will tell if his assets affect his political standing.
Is Trumps financial risk really news or just another distraction tactic? Lets discuss.
Trumps financial risk is a valid concern that deserves attention. Its not just a distraction tactic – his finances could have a significant impact on his decisions and policies. Lets focus on the facts and have a meaningful discussion instead of dismissing it as a distraction.
Is Trump really at risk or is it just another media frenzy? 🤔
I cant believe the drama unfolding with Trumps assets and Apples lawsuit! #MarchMadness indeed!
I cant believe Trumps assets are at risk! What a rollercoaster of news!
Is Trumps financial trouble karma or just bad luck? 🤔 #ControversialOpinions
Is Trumps downfall imminent or just another headline distraction? Lets discuss! 🤔🔥
Do you think March Madness is distracting us from important news stories?
Is Trumps financial risk really news, or just another distraction tactic? 🤔