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First-time intercourse between two male humpback whales
The "once-in-a-lifetime encounter" occurred in the waters near Maui, Hawaii, while two photographers were out photographing. A marine biologist quickly noticed something peculiar about the images. For the first time, photographers have captured images of humpback whales engaging in sexual activity; the two mammals involved were males.
Biden’s ceasefire hopes by weekend deemed wishful
In exchange for the liberation of hundreds of Palestinian detainees by Israel in exchange for the release of hostages being held captive in Gaza by the militant group, negotiations are underway for a weeks-long ceasefire between the two sides. Joe Biden's assertion that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas might be imminent was characterised as "wishful thinking."
American Muslims supported Biden in 2020. Will they leave him?
As predicted by polls and analysts, Joe Biden defeated then-incumbent President Donald Trump in Michigan by a much narrower margin in 2020: just over 150,000 ballots. Muslim Americans and Arab Americans, two voter groups that partially overlapped, aided Biden in Michigan and other crucial swing states, including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, by the margin of a few percentage points.
In Red Sea oil slick from Houthi ship, US warns of ‘disaster’
The United States military has issued a dire environmental warning in response to the oil spill in the Red Sea caused by an attack on a cargo ship by the Houthi militants of Yemen. On 18 February, the UK-owned, Belize-flagged bulk carrier Rubymar was hit by multiple missiles from the Iran-aligned group. It was en route to Bulgaria via the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, after leaving Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates.
Trump claims criminal cases boost black support
In South Carolina, before the Republican primary on Saturday, the former President of the United States stated that African Americans had "embraced" his photograph. Donald Trump has claimed that the "discrimination" evident in his four criminal cases has boosted his support among African Americans.
US and Britain bomb over a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen
To defend Red Sea shipping, this is the fourth joint Anglo-American strike against the militant group. In retaliation for an increase in Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the United States and the United Kingdom have targeted over a dozen Houthi locations in Yemen.
Trump urges Alabama to protect IVF following court ruling
Donald Trump, joining an increasing number of Republicans attempting to distance themselves from an Alabama court ruling on the subject, has stated his support for the availability of IVF treatment. As of last week, the state's highest court ruled that frozen embryos possess the same legal standing as children, and their destruction could result in liability. Following the ruling, IVF treatment was halted at a minimum of three clinics.
US bank Capital One will buy Discover Financial for $35.3bn
Richard Fairbank, founder and chief executive officer of Capital One, described the transaction as an "extraordinary opportunity to unite two exceptional companies." Fairbank said in a video statement published on the company's website on Monday, "This deal accelerates our long-standing journey to work directly with merchants, to leverage our customer base, our technology, and our data to drive more sales for the merchants and great deals for consumers and small businesses."
The US and UK ambassadors to Russia honour Navalny
The US and UK ambassadors to Russia honour Navalny
Renowned US skier Catherine ‘Kasha’ Rigby dies in Kosovo avalanche
Renowned US skier Catherine 'Kasha' Rigby dies in Kosovo avalanche
US ‘strongly condemns’ DR Congo atrocities following drone attack
US ‘strongly condemns’ DR Congo atrocities following drone attack
Whistleblowers reveal White House drug distribution under aliases
Whistleblowers reveal White House drug distribution under aliases