Here's a look at some of the trending news from today, March 13:First Republic Bank, Dow JonesPresident Joe Biden insisted that the US banking system was safe after the second- and third-largest bank failures in the nation's history happened in the span of 48 hours. In response to the crisis, regulators guaranteed all deposits at the two banks and created a program that effectively threw a lifeline to other banks to shield them from a run on deposits.
The quarterback's future has been one of the biggest topics of the NFL offseason so far and, with the start of free agency quickly approaching, Rodgers' next move could already be decided. Aaron Rodgers speaks out on his future with trade talk intensifying Jimmy Garoppoloimmy Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Raiders, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday, likely answering the question of who will be Las Vegas' starting quarterback next season.
National News AP 8 dead after smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast Authorities say at least eight people were killed when two migrant smuggling boats overturned off the coast of San Diego. It is one of the deadliest maritime smuggling events off U.S. shores. Authorities say a Spanish-speaking woman on one of the panga-style boats called 911 late Saturday off the treacherous waters off Black’s Beach. The surf was modest but rip currents were fierce and it was foggy and dark.
College March Madness 2023: Set your brackets! Tide the No. 1 seed The NCAA Tournament has arrived. The First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, will kick things off and set the final bracket with 68 teams battling it out for the national championship in men’s basketball. Sweet 16 weekend will see games in New York City, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Missouri, and Louisville, Kentucky. The Final Four is in Houston. The semifinals are on April 1, with the championship game on April 3.