Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., to provide security for the inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said on Friday.
Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C.
Have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said on Friday.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official said the number of troops who tested positive could rise but was still a small fraction of the more than 25,000 troops deployed in city over the past few days.
The U.S. government imposed unprecedented security measures in the city following the deadly Jan.
6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Trump, including checkpoints and fences topped with razor wire.
On her first full day as first Lady, Dr Jill Biden visited National Guard members who helped secure the U.S. Capitol for her husband's inauguration.
"I just wanted to come today to say thank you to all of you for keeping me and my family safe...So the White House baked you some chocolate chip cookies, I can't say that I baked them all myself, but so I wanted to give everybody a cookie as a small thank you for your service and your families' service and for all that you have done for our nation." The National Guard said in a statement that it would not discuss coronavirus cases, but personnel were following CDC guidelines, including temperature checks when they left their home state and arrived in the city, along with a screening questionnaire.
The military has said arrangements are being made for thousands of troops to return home, and that about 15,000 are expected to leave Washington within the next five to 10 days.
About 5,000 troops are expected to stay through mid-March, but that number and time period could change.
First Lady Jill Biden is actively engaging in her husband's re-election campaign, making strategic stops like Tucson, the second destination on her tour aimed at garnering support from women voters for President Joe Biden. However, her efforts were momentarily disrupted by Pro-Palestinian protestors who interrupted her speech, accusing the Bidens of endorsing 'genocide' by supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza.
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Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour, a Grammy award winner presented by US First Lady Jill Biden, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his anthem supporting the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. Hajipour shared part of the judgement against him on Instagram, coinciding with Iran's parliamentary election day. The court sentenced him to three years and eight months for "propaganda against the system" and "encouraging people to protest," citing his alleged failure to express adequate regret for releasing the song.
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Climate Change Impacting , Cherry Blossom Season , Around the World.
'Time' reports that cherry blossom trees around
the world are blooming earlier as a result of
increasing temperatures due to climate change.
According to Daisuke Sasano, a climate risk management officer , at the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average bloom date, has moved up 1.2 days per decade since 1953.
Cherry trees, known as sakura in Japan, had an
average starting bloom date of March 29 between
1961 and 1990, according to Sasano's research.
Between 1991 and 2020,
the data showed that the
average moved up to March 24. .
In 2023, the starting bloom
date in Tokyo was March 14. .
The fact that Tokyo
recorded the earliest
start date is due to global
warming, compounded
with urbanization, Daisuke Sasano, Climate risk management officer, via 'Time'.
'Time' reports that the warmer-than-normal temperatures
were recorded all around the world this winter,
with January coming in as the hottest ever on record.
Spring is most definitely starting
earlier than when you were a kid—
there is no doubt about that, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
Many, many studies show
clear trends toward warmer
temperatures and earlier
starts to springtime activity
over the longer term, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
According to U.S. government data,
peak bloom in Washington D.C. has
shifted earlier by around 7 days since 1921.
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Two fatalities and five injuries occurred in a Washington, DC shooting, while Andre Gordon was arrested for a triple homicide in Pennsylvania. The DC incident's motive remains unclear, and no suspects are named. Gordon allegedly fled after the Pennsylvania shootings but was detained after a carjacking; no injuries resulted from the carjacking.
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The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles.
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A tragic incident unfolded outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday. A US military service member, identified as Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire in an apparent protest against the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Donned in military attire, Bushnell recorded himself shouting 'Free Palestine' before immolating himself, decrying what he called a "genocide" in Gaza. Despite swift intervention by the Secret Service, Bushnell later succumbed to his injuries.
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Former President Donald Trump faces challenges in securing a bond for a USD 464 million civil fraud case. His attorneys argue that obtaining real estate as collateral has proven difficult. The case, stemming from a ruling in February, found Trump liable for exaggerating his wealth. Trump's legal team has petitioned the appellate court for a smaller bond amount.
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President Joe Biden faces criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, worsening existing challenges ahead of his March 7 State of the Union address. Reports reveal internal frustrations, with Biden's reelection efforts faltering amid declining poll numbers. Despite attempts to criticize his rival, Donald Trump, Biden's approval ratings continue to decline, reaching record lows following the address.
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Trump Can’t Obtain Appeal Bond , in New York Fraud Case.
According to a New York court filing
on March 18, Trump isn't able to secure a
$454 million bond as he appeals a civil business
fraud judgement against him, CNBC reports. .
Trump's attorneys said that getting the bond is "impossible" since it would "effectively" require "cash reserves approaching $1 billion.".
Defendants’ ongoing diligent
efforts have proven that a bond
in the judgment’s full amount
is ‘a practical impossibility.’, Donald Trump's lawyers, via CNBC.
Gary Giulietti, president of the
Northeast division of the Lockton Companies, was hired to help Trump obtain a bond.
Despite scouring the market, we have
been unsuccessful in our effort ... for the
simple reason that obtaining an appeal bond
for $464 million is a practical impossibility
under the circumstances presented, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast
division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC.
Simply put, a bond of this
size is rarely, if ever, seen, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast
division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC.
In the unusual circumstance that a bond of
this size is issued, it is provided to the largest
public companies in the world, not to
individuals or privately held businesses, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast
division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC.
Giulietti went on to say that a private company would need about $1 billion to put up as collateral to receive a bond of that size. .
While it is my understanding that
the Trump Organization is in a strong
liquidity position, it does not have
$1 billion in cash or cash equivalents, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast
division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC.
Meanwhile, Trump secured a $91.6 million bond earlier this month as part of a separate case
brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. .
Meanwhile, Trump secured a $91.6 million bond earlier this month as part of a separate case
brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll.
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The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles.
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Former President Donald Trump has been barred from appearing on the Illinois Republican presidential primary ballot by a state judge. Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter made the ruling on Wednesday, citing Trump's role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol. The judge sided with Illinois voters who argued that the former president violated the anti-insurrection clause of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment, thus disqualifying him from the state's upcoming primary and general elections.
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A stomach virus, identified as the 'norovirus,' is rapidly spreading across the northeast region of the United States, as per data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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The Pentagon has upped the number of National Guard members it wants present at President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration by 4,000. CNN reports the Pentagon on Friday authorized up to 25,000 National..
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