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This Day in History: March Madness Is Born

This Day in History: , March Madness Is Born. March 27, 1939. The University of Oregon won the first NCAA men's basketball tournament when it defeated Ohio State University, 46-33. That year, only eight teams had been invited to participate. Now, March Madness hosts 68 teams after expanding from 65 in 2011. The first NCAA women's tournament took place in 1982. UCLA has won the most NCAA men's basketball championships with 11 titles, followed by Kentucky with eight. The tournament has transformed college basketball into the most-gambled-upon sporting event after the Super Bowl

Beyoncé Reveals 'Cowboy Carter' Album Inspired by Backlash to Her Entering Country Genre | THR News Video

Beyoncé is revealing a second cover for her 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' album after opening up about what inspired the project. 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' drops March 29th and is a continuation of the superstar's record-breaking album, 'Renaissance.' Beyoncé announced the new project in a Super Bowl commercial back in February and released two songs: "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold ‘Em."

US Airlines Accuse China of 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'

US Airlines , Accuse China of , 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'. CNN reports that the United States aviation industry has urged the Biden administration to pause the approval of more flights to and from China. CNN reports that the United States aviation industry has urged the Biden administration to pause the approval of more flights to and from China. According to an open letter, China's “existing harmful anti-competitive policies” are affecting U.S. airlines and workers. The competitive disadvantage is harmful to the approximately 315,000 workers employed by U.S. passenger airlines that serve China, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN. The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group. The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group. Members of the group include American Airlines, Delta and United, along with other unions representing aviation workers. Members of the group include American Airlines, Delta and United, along with other unions representing aviation workers. Members of the group include American Airlines, Delta and United, along with other unions representing aviation workers. If the growth of the Chinese aviation market is allowed to continue unchecked and without concern for equality of access in the market, flights will continue to be relinquished to Chinese carriers at the expense of U.S. workers and businesses, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN. CNN reports that the Biden administration said in February that it would allow Chinese airlines to increase the number of direct passenger flights to the United States. At the time, U.S. officials granted Chinese carriers approval to make 50 weekly round-trip flights, increased from 35 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, over 150 weekly flights were allowed. . China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden. China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden

United Airlines Among Major US Carriers Facing Intense Scrutiny Over Incidents

United Airlines Among , Major US Carriers Facing, Intense Scrutiny Over Incidents . 'Newsweek' reports that United Airlines has made national headlines following a string of incidents on flights to and from the United States in recent weeks. 'Newsweek' reports that United Airlines has made national headlines following a string of incidents on flights to and from the United States in recent weeks. United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement addressing the recent string of incidents, which included an engine fire and a door panel blowing off mid-flight. United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement addressing the recent string of incidents, which included an engine fire and a door panel blowing off mid-flight. Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, our airline has experienced a number of incidents that are reminders of the importance of safety. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'. While they are all unrelated, I want you to know that these incidents have our attention and have sharpened our focus. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'. Kirby went on to reassure travelers that steps were being taken to address the ongoing issues. . In the past few years, we've done a lot at United to build a new culture, improve our business and earn your trust, Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'. I'm confident that we'll learn the right lessons from these recent incidents and continue to run an operation that puts safety first and makes our employees and customers proud. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' recently released a timeline of incidents involving three major U.S. airlines, comparing the number of incidents over the past 12 months. From March of 2023 to March of 2024, American Airlines had 63 incidents reported on AeroInside, a website that tracks aviation incidents. Over the same period of time, Delta Airlines had 70 incidents reported on AeroInside. United Airlines tops the list with 79 incidents reported on AeroInside between March of 2023 and March of this year

American Airlines Passenger Removed from Plane After Using Antisemitic Slur, Video Shows| Oneindia

A passenger traveling with American Airlines was detained by the police for using antisemitic slurs against a flight attendant. The man was taken off the plane for engaging in a verbal and physical fight with the crew and fellow passengers. #AmericanAirlines #Scuffle #AntisemiticSlurs #IsraelHamas #Jews #WhiteNationalism #Racism #WorldNews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Another Boeing Flight Experiences Mid-Flight Tire Issue

Another Boeing Flight , Experiences Mid-Flight Tire Issue. NBC reports that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another Boeing mishap, this time involving an American Airlines flight. On March 13, a Boeing 777 landed after it "blew a tire during take off" from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, according to the FAA. American Airlines, the flight's operator, said that no tire was blown, adding that the pilot was aware that the pressure was low in one of the aircraft's tires. The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally, American Airlines statement, via NBC. LAX confirmed that the flight landed safely without incident. The news comes after another incident involving a Boeing aircraft just last week. In that incident a tire flew off of a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency landing. At the time, United said that the Boeing 777-200 is “designed to land safely with missing or damaged tires" as it has “six tires on each of its two main landing gear struts.”. NBC reports that these incidents follow a major January 5 mishap involving a door panel blowing off of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane operated by Alaska Airlines. . In response to that incident, the FAA grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in the U.S and ordered increased oversight of Boeing aircraft production.