1. Senator Cory Booker spoke for 25 hours, 5 minutes on the Senate floor, protesting President Trump’s actions and executive orders. Calling the moment “grave and urgent,” Booker broke the previous 24-hour, 18-minute record set by Strom Thurmond in 1957. (AP)
2. L.L. Bean has filed a lawsuit against 4imprint Inc., accusing it of trademark infringement for allegedly copying its iconic canvas tote bag. The Freeport-based retailer claims 4imprint’s “Boat Tote” is “confusingly similar” to its own “Boat and Tote” and is seeking a jury trial. (WGME)
3. Cuties opens April 8 in the former Petite Jacqueline space, featuring kegged and carbonated cocktails, frozen drinks, nitro espresso martinis, and house wines. The bar’s “snacks for dinner” menu is seafood-focused. Full-day hours begin May 11. (PH)
4. The National Association of Basketball Coaches has named Maine native Cooper Flagg its Division I Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Duke is scheduled to face Houston in the Final Four in San Antonio at 8:49 p.m. Saturday. (WMTW)
5. On Tuesday, Tinder launched “The Game Game,” an experience designed to help you practice your conversation skills by talking to an AI voice. In the game, you are dealt a “stack of cards,” each card containing a different AI persona and a “meet cute” scenario. Your goal is to score a date or a phone number within the time limit. (Mashable)
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