Bulletin Brief

Today’s total solar eclipse (CBS) (NASA)

East coast earthquake shakes things up (AP)  (CBS)

Ecuador facing international backlash after storming Mexican embassy (AP) (CNN)

Man arrested for setting fire to Senator Bernie Sanders office (AP)

Promising US job report may delay FED interest rate cuts (Reuters)

Israel reduces ground troops in southern Gaza (NBC)

South Carolina defeats Iowa to secure NCAA championship (AP)

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In Must Know News…

• The first total solar eclipse since 2017 will cross North America today, and 15 states will experience complete visibility. The eclipse will start around 11 am PDT in Mexico and travel through Texas and up to Canada, so make sure to look up the map! NASA is also asking eclipse viewers to observe and record peculiar animal behavior to better understand how eclipse’s affect ecosystems with the “false dusk”. Have fun out there and make sure you wear your glasses!
• An earthquake on the east coast shook cities in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey on Friday. The 4.8 magnitude quake had its epicenter in New Jersey, and luckily no life-threatening situations have been reported. This was one of the largest earthquakes to hit the east coast in over a century, and many people have taken to the internet to share videos of their shaky encounter.
• Ecuador faces international outrage after storming the Mexico embassy in Quito to arrest former President Jorge Glas. Mexico has suspended diplomatic ties with Ecuador and have vowed legal action at the International Court of Justice, calling the raid a “violation of international law.”   

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In Other Notable News…

• Shant Soghomonian, a 35 year old man, has been charged with arson for setting fire to Senator Bernie Sanders' Vermont office, as seen in security footage. Soghomonian faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
• U.S. job growth in March exceeded expectations, as 303,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%. This positive news could lead to a delay in anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. 
• The Israeli military has reduced ground troops in the southern Gaza Strip following the conclusion of a recent operation, sparking speculation about future strategies amid U.S. pressure to mitigate civilian casualties. ‍
• Kamilla Cardoso led South Carolina to a 87-75 victory in the NCAA championship game against Iowa, securing an undefeated season for the team and ending what was a historic season for Iowa star Caitlin Clark.