Daily News Collage - March 12, 2026

Date and Timestamp

• News date: 2026-03-12
• Timestamp shown in image: 03/12/2026 11:59 PM

Selected Stories

1. Cinderella story unfolds as a 12th-seed underdog knocks out the top-ranked powerhouse in the conference quarterfinals, shaking up tournament brackets nationwide.
   • Source: https://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball
2. Congress passes the landmark Clean Water Infrastructure Act, authorizing $200 billion for national lead pipe replacement and modernizing rural water systems over the next decade.
   • Source: https://apnews.com/politics
3. The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates for the fourth consecutive month, signaling a cautious approach to cooling inflation while maintaining a strong labor market.
   • Source: https://reuters.com/business/finance
4. A rare late-season atmospheric river slams the West Coast, bringing record-breaking rainfall to California and heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains.
   • Source: https://weather.com/news
5. NASA's Lunar Gateway expands as the first international habitation module successfully docks, marking a critical step for sustained human presence around the moon.
   • Source: https://space.com/news
6. National Health Institute announces a successful Phase III trial for a universal flu vaccine, potentially ending the need for annual seasonal booster shots.
   • Source: https://cnn.com/health

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