Plus: 'Dune: Part Two,' cannabis stroke risks and Caitlin Clark's WNBA dreams ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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| A morning digest from Yahoo News
by Lily Herman |
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| Good morning, everyone. We have some Beatles fans in our midst! Many of you wrote in to say “A Day in the Life” is your favorite song on the Sgt. Pepper’s album. Now, on to the news. |
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Need to know | President Biden and former President Donald Trump visited different parts of Texas yesterday to talk about how they’d approach immigration and the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. |
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| | In Brownsville: Biden challenged Trump to “join” him in supporting bipartisan border legislation that would, among other things, make it harder for people crossing illegally to claim asylum. [New York Times] |
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| | In Eagle Pass: Trump claimed the country is “overrun by Biden migrant crime” and mentioned Laken Riley, a Georgia student who was allegedly killed by an undocumented migrant. [CNN] |
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| | The bigger picture: The visits come weeks after House GOP lawmakers refused to pass the $20 billion bill that Biden referred to in his remarks. Immigration continues to be a top 2024 election issue for voters. [Yahoo News] |
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| | Clark’s WNBA dreams | Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark announced that she’ll enter the 2024 WNBA draft. She's likely a top prospect for any team, but the Indiana Fever hold the No. 1 pick. [Yahoo Sports] |
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| | Govt. shutdown averted | The Senate passed a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would’ve begun tonight. The bill created new funding deadlines: March 8 and March 22. [ABC News] |
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| | Texas wildfires | The Smokehouse Creek Fire, one of five active wildfires in northern Texas, has burned 1 million acres. It’s now the largest recorded blaze in state history. [Yahoo News] |
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| | Cannabis risks | In a study published Wednesday, researchers found that using cannabis as little as once per month is associated with a higher risk of both heart attack and stroke. [NBC News] |
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| | ‘NCIS’ spin-off | Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo will reprise their popular NCIS roles as special agents Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo and Ziva David in an “action-packed” spin-off for Paramount+. [People] |
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| | It’s National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Make one of these delicious peanut butter recipes to celebrate. [The Takeout] |
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| | The sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, is in theaters. (More on that below.) [Business Insider] |
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| | Adam Sandler fans: His new sci-fi drama Spaceman is on Netflix. Here’s why he decided to take on a serious role. [Hollywood Reporter] |
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| | Miley Cyrus and Pharrell’s long-awaited single “Doctor (Work It Out)” is now on streaming platforms. [Billboard] |
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| | In the NBA, the Kings and the Timberwolves play at 8 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. Both teams may not have their leading scorers.[Sacramento Bee] |
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 | Today in history |  | In 1872, Yellowstone National Park, in Montana, became the country’s — and the world’s — first national park. (For those who’ve visited: What are the best sights to see? Let me know.) [USA Today] | Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: George Frey/Getty Images |
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3 Questions... | about Dune: Part Two | Dune: Part Two is out today. My Yahoo Entertainment colleague Kelsey Weekman discusses what to know before heading to theaters. |
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| | Refresh me: What’s the Dune franchise about? |
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| Paul Atreides moves to a dangerous planet to secure the future of the universe. You can expect murder, deception and heavy “spice” use. |
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| | Complete this sentence: You’ll like this movie if… |
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| …if you’re into a sci-fi epic that’s a little more intense and cerebral than Star Wars. The book series is sprawling and bizarre and makes you think about morality and destiny. |
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| | Why are the Dune popcorn buckets getting so much fanfare? |
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 | Founder Charlotte Liebling | Loved Before |
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| | Charlotte Liebling is the founder of Loved Before, a company that takes in used stuffed animals to be resold and given a second life. “It doesn’t matter if toys are old or battered or worn, we’ll find them homes,” she said. [Washington Post] |
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Have a great weekend. See you on Monday! |
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| 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Is it always rude to leave an event without saying goodbye to the host? An etiquette expert says there are exceptions. [Today] |
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About me: I’m Lily, and I write The Yodel. My goal is to help you keep up with the news each morning. Have feedback? Email me. |
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