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US bridges at risk, including Golden Gate, Verrazzano
The most recent federal data indicates that at least seven bridges in the United States share comparable dimensions and height to the now-demolished Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore; thus, they, too, are susceptible to a similar catastrophe in the future. The National Bridge Inventory for 2023, conducted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), identified several renowned bridges that comprise "fracture critical members," or sections of steel where even a single point failure could result in the structure's total collapse.
Type 1 diabetics in England to get artificial pancreas
The widespread implementation of the artificial pancreas, according to NHS England, resulted from a successful pilot program in which 835 children and adults were provided with devices to manage their condition. Children and adults with Type 1 diabetes in England are slated to receive an "artificial pancreas" as part of an NHS initiative that is considered a first of its kind.
PM supports JK Rowling amid Scotland hate crime law dispute
The prime minister vowed that the Conservatives would "always protect" free speech in response to the Harry Potter author's challenge to law enforcement to apprehend her for expressing views that could be considered offensive under the new legislation. Supporting author J.K. Rowling's critique of new hate crime laws in Scotland, Rishi Sunak stated that individuals should not be criminalized "for stating simple facts about biology."
AT&T claims 73 million customer data leaked on ‘dark web’
Personal information, including Social Security numbers (SSNs), passcodes, and contact information, of millions of current and former AT&T customers was compromised online, according to the multinational corporation. The largest telecommunications provider in the United States, AT&T, issued a statement on Saturday stating that a recently discovered dataset on the "dark web" contained information for approximately 73 million affected accounts, including 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former users.
Senegal’s fishermen seek president’s support for better fishing
Inequality is palpable to the traditional, small-scale fishermen residing at Ouakam Beach in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. A stone's throw from where he fishes, Adama Gueye, a 58-year-old canoe captain, indicates the coast, where towering villas of the upper class, including politicians, stand lofty and mighty. "The disparities are readily apparent to the naked eye."
Turkey’s opposition fights for large cities electorally
In contrast to the general tendency for local elections to elicit minimal attention beyond the town hall, Turkey becomes engrossed in the process of electing officials ranging from metropolitan mayors to neighbourhood representatives weeks prior to the actual voting day. Ten months after the last presidential and parliamentary elections, Turkish television and newspapers have been awash with news, commentary, and debate regarding the March 31 local election.
Egyptian state TV says Israel-Hamas truce talks will restart
Israel recalled its negotiators earlier this week, stating that Hamas had made "irrational" demands in exchange for the proposed release of forty of the remaining 130 hostages held by the militant group. The conflicting parties had recently intensified negotiations on a suspension of Israel's offensive in exchange for the release of the 40 hostages.
Pope Francis presides over Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s
As a health precaution, the pontiff decided to withdraw from yesterday's event at the eleventh hour. As a health precaution, the Pope presided over the Easter Vigil at the Vatican on Saturday night, one day after, avoiding the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum. Pope Francis disembarked from his wheelchair, assumed a seated position in St. Peter's Basilica, and commenced the opening liturgy.
Scottish winner: I want to return as Gladiator
After defeating civil servant and wrestler Wesley Malé, Finlay Anderson, 35, emerged victorious in the athletic competition's championship round. The father of two, who has completed multiple deployments in the Middle East, was tied with his opponent at the beginning of the final Eliminator level but ultimately prevailed and celebrated with his loved ones.
Netherlands: Police arrest suspect after nightclub hostage situation
Police evacuated approximately 150 residences in the vicinity of the popular pub where a knife-wielding man had four individuals captive. A suspect's apprehension outside the Dutch nightclub has put an end to the hostage situation that had ensued. Four individuals were reportedly held captive in the town of Ede by a man armed with blades, according to the police.
Luxury watch probe raids Peru President Dina Boluarte’s residence
Police stated that President Dina Boluarte of Peru's residence was seized as part of an ongoing corruption investigation involving undisclosed luxury watches. Citing a police document, the AFP news agency reported that approximately forty officials participated in the early Saturday morning raid in quest of Rolex watches that Boluarte had not declared.
Iranian journalist defiantly shares hospital photo after London stabbing
Anti-terrorism authorities are investigating the Friday afternoon assault in south London. A defiant photo of an Iranian television journalist who was hospitalised after being stabbed outside his London residence on Friday has been shared online. This comes after a colleague at his broadcaster stated that threats against its staff had "significantly escalated."