The NCAA men's college basketball season is coming to a close with an unprecedented Final Four line-up, featuring Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, Miami, and UConn. San Diego State guard Lamont Butler made a buzzer-beating jumper to secure a 72-71 win over the Owls, sending them to their first national championship game. This is the first time San Diego State has made it to the Final Four, and they will be looking to make history by winning the national championship.
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Nathan Lane recently appeared on "Sunday Today" to reflect on the 1996 comedy "The Birdcage," which helped elevate him from a New York stage performer to a bonafide movie star. He revealed that his co-star Robin Williams had stepped in to avoid an uncomfortable conversation when the two appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" more than a quarter of a century ago. The movie was a smash hit, grossing over $185 million worldwide and normalizing the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood.
The 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has seen a historic lack of success for the four teams deemed to be the best in the country, with no No. 1 seeds making it to the Elite Eight or Final Four for the first time since 1979 and 2011, respectively. This is attributed to the parity in the tournament, with any of the remaining teams having a chance to make history.
Shohei Ohtani sealed Japan's victory with a full-count slider to strike out Mike Trout, and Munetaka Murakami tied the score with a home run off Team USA starter Merrill Kelly in the eighth inning. Japan went 7-0 and outscored opponents 56-18, becoming the only unbeaten champions of baseball’s premier national team tournament since 2013.
On Monday, three men were found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm in connection with the 2018 death of rapper XXXTentacion. The jury deliberated for more than a week before coming to their decision, and a roadside memorial was set up in Deerfield Beach, Florida in honor of the late artist. XXXTentacion's death was a shock to many in the music industry, and his fans have been mourning his loss ever since.
Danielle Miller, a 32-year-old Miami social media influencer, has pleaded guilty to five federal charges related to a $1.5 million COVID relief fraud scheme. She used stolen identities and fake business names to access pandemic-related financial assistance, which she then used to fund her own personal expenses. Miller faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, as well as restitution to the victims.
The Kelce family is making history this Sunday as brothers Jason and Travis Kelce face off in the Super Bowl for the first time ever. Jason and his wife Kylie, who is 38 weeks pregnant, are excited for the big game and have even joked that the Super Bowl could influence their baby's name. The parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, have been dreaming of seeing their sons play against each other in the Super Bowl since they were little. The outcome of the game is yet to be determined, but the Kelce family is sure to have a memorable experience.
The average cost of full coverage auto insurance has risen to $2,014 a year nationally, a 13.7% increase from last year. This is due to higher inflation resulting from labor and parts shortages, driving up the cost of paying insurance claims. Drivers in some cities are paying up to $3,000 a year for coverage, and rates could climb even higher depending on inflation.