SUMMARY: An intense March storm is set to affect over 100 million people in the U.S., bringing a mix of fires, blizzards, tornadoes, and flooding as it moves eastward across the Great Plains. Meteorologist Benjamin Reppert notes that while the storm’s strength is notable, such weather is typical for spring due to extreme temperature contrasts. The National Weather Service predicts strong winds with gusts up to 80 mph, heightening fire risks in the Southern Plains, while blizzards may hit the northern regions. The storm could intensify into a bomb cyclone, resulting in stronger winds and heavy rainfall, especially along the East Coast.

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SUMMARY: The Texas Longhorns defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 94-89 in a dramatic double-overtime game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, keeping their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The Longhorns, led by Tre Johnson’s key 3-pointer and Kadin Shedrick’s perfect 10-for-10 free throw performance, will face Tennessee in the quarterfinals. Texas A&M’s Wade Taylor IV scored a game-high 29 points, but despite his efforts, the Aggies couldn’t hold off Texas. Texas had six players in double figures, and both teams struggled with foul trouble, as five players fouled out. Texas now hopes this victory will secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

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SUMMARY: The Texas Legislature is advancing several bills aimed at protecting against AI-generated explicit images used for harassment and child exploitation. The Texas Senate passed three bills: SB 20 and SB 1621, which update laws to include AI-generated CSAM, and SB 442, which criminalizes non-consensual AI-generated explicit content. Additionally, the Texas House is working on HB 421, allowing victims to sue creators of AI-generated explicit images, and HB 581, targeting businesses that create harmful AI content. Legislators emphasize the need to close legal loopholes in AI-generated content, particularly for child exploitation and harassment cases.

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