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Climate change may prompt earlier cicada emergence, US prepares
According to experts, climate change may be gradually modifying the range and behaviour of cicadas, as billions of these insects are projected to invade the United States. Beginning later this month, broods of 13-year and 17-year cicadas will emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, marking one of the largest emergences in living memory.
Pelosi supports Democrats urging Biden to stop arms transfer
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, over thirty Democratic members of the United States House of Representatives have demanded an absolute cessation of arms transfers to Israel. The letter signed by the lawmakers on Friday, including former House speaker and Biden ally Nancy Pelosi, stated, "We believe it is unjustifiable to approve these weapons transfers in light of the recent strike against aid workers and the ever-worsening humanitarian crisis."
Pig kidney transplant patient exits MA hospital
Chronic kidney disease sufferer Richard "Rick" Slayman is looking forward to recovering from his "historic transplant" and spending time with his loved ones without the interruption of dialysis. The hospital has released the initial recipient of a kidney transplant derived from a genetically modified swine. Richard "Rick" Slayman was the first person in history to receive the organ in March from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, following a four-hour operation.
How will Baltimore Key Bridge debris be removed?
A temporary auxiliary channel was established around the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, where a cargo vessel collided last week, and the initial vessel has now passed through it. Early in the morning of March 26, the Dali container ship collided with the 1.6-mile-long (2.5-kilometer) bridge, resulting in the deaths of six individuals.
Trump posts $175m fraud bail to prevent asset seizure
In his civil fraud case in New York, former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million surety, preventing the seizure of assets that could have severely damaged his finances and reelection prospects. In February, Trump, who is vying for the presidency with US President Joe Biden, was found guilty of potentially misrepresenting his net worth by $2 billion to obtain more favourable loan and insurance terms.
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.
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.
Trump campaign criticizes Biden for Transgender Day declaration
The transgender community observes this day annually on March 31. However, the Democratic president's proclamation of this day on Easter Sunday has been met with disapproval from critics who noted that it conflicts with the holiday. Joe Biden's proclamation that Easter Sunday would be Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) has drawn criticism from the campaign of Donald Trump.
Is Israel’s Gaza war straining US-South Africa relations?
Amid tensions between the two countries, the United States House of Representatives is currently deliberating on a measure that proposes a reevaluation of the nation's relationship with South Africa. It is believed that the purpose of South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor's recent visit to Washington, DC, was to inform the US strategic community of Pretoria's stances on significant areas of divergence from Washington.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Divers locate two remains in truck
Two fatalities have been identified in a red pickup vehicle that was submerged at the location where the Baltimore bridge collapsed. A ship collided with the bridge, causing eight construction workers to be ejected into the water below. Despite the rescue of two of the workers that day, the search for the remaining four, who are presumed deceased, continues.
Pentagon head calls Gaza civilian deaths ‘far too high’
The Israeli counterpart to US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin stated that the number of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip is "exceedingly high." This statement was made one day after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution urging a cessation of hostilities in the Palestinian enclave embroiled in conflict. Austin stated at the outset of a Tuesday meeting with Gallant in Washington, DC, that humanitarian aid to Gaza continues to be "grossly inadequate."
Homeland Security raids Sean Combs’ residences
Reportedly, the inspections were associated with an investigation into sex trafficking conducted by federal authorities in New York. Federal agents reportedly searched two properties owned by Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing investigation into sex trafficking. On Monday, officers conducted searches of Combs' residences in Los Angeles and Miami.Â