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Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 11 – 13, 2025
SUMMARY: Expect significant delays on Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes from April 11-14, 2025, due to Spring Break traffic on Highway 90 and Pass Road. A temporary Express Route will operate nonstop between Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers via I-10, starting April 11 at 1:00 p.m., with departures every 45 minutes until 7:45 p.m. The Beachcomber will have limited service, ending early on Friday and having no service on Saturday and Sunday. Pass Road services will end early on Friday and Saturday but will resume a Sunday schedule on April 13, albeit with potential traffic delays.
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NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations
SUMMARY: The NCAA is investigating potential sports betting violations involving 13 former men’s basketball players from six schools, including Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley. The schools are not under investigation. The probe was triggered by unusual betting activities and messages revealing players betting on their own games, sharing info for betting, manipulating outcomes, or refusing cooperation. Previously, three players from Fresno State and San Jose State were found guilty, with eligibility revoked. NCAA President Charlie Baker emphasized ongoing integrity monitoring and urged regulators to reduce risks by limiting prop bets and involving leagues in policy-making.
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Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats
SUMMARY: Poland pledged to advance military modernization after Russian drones struck its territory, raising NATO concerns about Kremlin ambitions amid ongoing war in Ukraine. The incursion, viewed by European leaders as a deliberate provocation, prompted NATO to assess airspace defenses. Finnish President Stubb warned of blurred war-peace lines in Europe. Poland plans to receive U.S. F-35 jets by 2026 and closed its Belarus border amid joint military exercises. The U.N. Security Council will meet on the incident. Meanwhile, China urged Poland to keep a Belarus rail link open. Ukraine and the UK agreed to produce interceptor drones as drone warfare intensifies in the conflict.
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US stocks inch to more records as inflation slows and Oracle soars
SUMMARY: Wall Street reached new highs as a surprising slowdown in U.S. wholesale inflation and Oracle’s optimistic AI-driven growth forecast boosted market sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, hitting records for a second day, while the Dow fell 0.5%, dragged down by Apple. Traders anticipate the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week to support the economy without triggering inflation or recession. Oracle’s shares surged 35.9% after projecting cloud AI revenue to jump significantly, while chipmaker TSMC also saw gains. European markets were mixed, and U.S. Treasury yields dropped, reflecting hopes for easing monetary policy amid controlled inflation.
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