Daily News Collage - March 22, 2026

Date and Timestamp

• News date: 2026-03-22
• Timestamp shown in image: 03/22/2026 11:59 PM

Selected Stories

1. Cinderella story continues as 15-seeded Austin Peay stuns favorites to secure a historic spot in the NCAA Sweet 16 tournament.
   • Source: https://www.espn.com
2. U.S. Supreme Court issues landmark ruling limiting copyright protections for fully AI-generated works, emphasizing the necessity of significant human authorship.
   • Source: https://www.nytimes.com
3. Federal Reserve maintains interest rates at current levels, citing persistent service-sector inflation despite cooling trends in consumer goods and energy prices.
   • Source: https://www.wsj.com
4. Record-breaking atmospheric river drenches Northern California, forcing thousands to evacuate as major reservoirs reach capacity and regional flood risks surge.
   • Source: https://weather.com
5. SpaceX successfully completes uncrewed lunar landing test with Starship, marking a critical milestone for NASA’s upcoming crewed Artemis III mission.
   • Source: https://www.reuters.com
6. FDA grants emergency approval for a revolutionary universal flu vaccine, potentially ending the need for annual seasonal booster shots for millions.
   • Source: https://www.cnn.com

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