Cecilia Lei

During the Olympic Games last month, a cheating scandal hung over the curling competition after multiple athletes were accused of what is known as a double-touch violation.

And United Airlines is making a rule change that could make your next flight a little more peaceful.

United announced it will ban passengers who don't wear headphones while playing audio from their devices.

The airline had a similar rule in place already, but the newly toughened up language tells passengers they could be removed or denied boarding if they don't comply.

So for anyone hoping to treat fellow passengers to their favorite playlist, you've been warned.

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Good morning.

As airports and embassies are hit, thousands of Americans scramble to get out of the Gulf.

So we're honestly trapped.

It's really frustrating that right now the U.S.

is saying Americans come home when in reality we can't come home.

The Associated Press explains how the relationship between Netanyahu and Trump is influencing the conflict.

And NBC's data chief shares his takeaways after major primaries in Texas.

It's Thursday, March 5th.

I'm Cecilia Lay, and this is Apple News Today.