Who gets all the bragging rights…

The University of South Carolina. Yesterday, the Gamecocks and coach Dawn Staley wrapped up an undefeated season, winning the women's national championship after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes. South Carolina solidified itself as a basketball dynasty, with its third title win in the last eight years. The team’s victory marks an end to a record-breaking year for women’s collegiate basketball, thanks in part to the Caitlin Clark effect. After the game, Staley thanked Clark for “lifting up our sport.” However, the road doesn’t end here: The WNBA draft is set for next Monday, with Clark and LSU’s Angel Reese gearing up to go pro.

Where there's outrage...

Mexico. Over the weekend, Mexico cut diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided the Mexican Embassy in Quito. Ecuadorian forces stormed the embassy to arrest Ecuador’s former VP Jorge Glas, who faces corruption charges and has been at the embassy since December. The raid sparked outcry across Latin America, as an embassy is considered sovereign territory. Mexico plans to raise the issue before the World Courtin The Hague.

What’s becoming an elusive American dream…

Housing. A new survey from Redfin found that one in five Americans are skipping meals in order to afford their mortgage or rent. Another one in six Americans are skipping or delaying medical treatments. Meanwhile, about half of the US is struggling to make their payments on time. The report comes as home prices have gone up about 60% over the past decade and amid a housing shortage that states and the federal government are struggling to address.

What’s feeding travelers’ fears...

Another plane part falling off.Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration said it’s investigating after an engine cover fell off a Southwest Airlines Boeing plane during takeoff, hitting a wing flap. The flight from Denver to Houston returned to the airport, and the passengers boarded another plane. The incident comes as authorities already have their hands full on separate probes involving Boeing and Southwest.

What’s quickly heating up…

The J Cole-Kendrick Lamar beef.

While laundry pods are getting recalled…

Some Walmart customers could cash in on a lawsuit.

Who wants a PG “Bridgerton” cut for her parents...

Nicola Coughlan.