Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria , Expected to Rise , as Oceans Continue to Warm.
NBC reports that potentially deadly infections from
a flesh-eating bacteria could increase as climate
change continues to warm the world's oceans.
NBC reports that potentially deadly infections from
a flesh-eating bacteria could increase as climate
change continues to warm the world's oceans.
According to a study published in 'Scientific Reports,'
infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus on the East Coast
of the United States could double in the next two decades.
The study suggests that warmer sea temperatures allow the bacteria to thrive in waters where it has never been able to survive in before.
NBC reports that the findings
highlight the connection between
human health and the health of the planet. .
There are these complex interactions
between the environment and agents
of disease, and it’s important to
be aware of the way the world is
changing and how these changes
are driving risks to human health. , Elizabeth Archer, lead author of the study and postgraduate
researcher at the University of East Anglia, via NBC.
According to the researchers behind the study, V. vulnificus
responds to minor shifts in temperature, making it , "a sort of barometer of what’s going on in coastal
areas because it is so environmentally sensitive.”.
The team projects that the bacteria will
continue to advance further northward up the
coast, eventually reaching New York by the 2040s.
Dr. Louise Ivers, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, points out that while V. vulnificus infections are very rare, they are also devastating.
NBC reports that such infections are both difficult and
expensive to treat, with one study finding that V. vulnificus
treatments cost an estimated $28 million per year. .
NBC reports that such infections are both difficult and
expensive to treat, with one study finding that V. vulnificus
treatments cost an estimated $28 million per year. .
Sometimes the rarest of illnesses
can cost the most to the health care
system, especially if they’re unexpected
and very aggressive, Dr. Louise Ivers, director of the Harvard
Global Health Institute, via NBC
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McCarthy Defends Trump, but Urges Supporters , Not To Protest.
McCarthy Defends Trump, but Urges Supporters , Not To Protest.
On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week. .
On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week. .
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
While speaking at a Republican retreat
in Orlando, McCarthy commented on
the former president's call for protest. .
I don’t think people should protest this, no.
And I think President Trump, if you talk
to him, he doesn’t believe that, either, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
The last thing we want … is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they don’t agree with
somebody else’s political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
The last thing we want … is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they don’t agree with
somebody else’s political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
That is what’s wrong, and that’s what
infuriates people. And this will not hold up
in court if this is what he wants to do, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21. .
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21. .
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
NBC reports that multiple sources have claimed that
law enforcement in New York were poised to act on
a potential indictment of Trump later this week
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Minnesota Power Plant, Leak Occurred in November, , Public Made Aware in March.
On March 16, regulators in Minnesota said
they were monitoring the cleanup of a leak
of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water.
NBC reports that Xcel Energy's
Monticello nuclear power plant said
that there was no danger to public health.
Xcel Energy took swift action
to contain the leak to the plant site,
which poses no health and safety
risk to the local community
or the environment, Xcel Energy, via statement.
According to NBC, while the leak was reported
to federal authorities in late November,
the public was not notified until March 16.
State officials claim they
waited to notify the public while
they gathered more information.
We knew there was a presence
of tritium in one monitoring well,
however Xcel had not yet identified
the source of the leak and its location, Michael Rafferty, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency spokesman, via NBC.
Now that we have all the information
about where the leak occurred, how
much was released into groundwater,
and that contaminated groundwater
had moved beyond the original location,
we are sharing this information, Michael Rafferty, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency spokesman, via NBC.
Xcel, which notified the state of the leak on November 22,
said they have been pumping groundwater, while
also storing and processing contaminated water. .
Ongoing monitoring from over two dozen
on-site monitoring wells confirms that
the leaked water is fully contained on-site
and has not been detected beyond
the facility or in any local drinking water, Xcel Energy, via statement.
According to the company, the water
being stored and processed contains
tritium levels below federal limits
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Credit Suisse Receives, $54 Billion Lifeline Loan.
On March 16, Credit Suisse announced
that it will take out a $54 billion
loan from Switzerland's central bank.
NBC reports that the move comes amid fears of a , global banking crisis.
Following the collapse of two major banks in
the United States, investors have signaled widespread
concerns regarding the stability of the financial sector.
Following the collapse of two major banks in
the United States, investors have signaled widespread
concerns regarding the stability of the financial sector.
Credit Suisse, the second-largest commercial lender in Switzerland, saw its stock recover by about 20% following its loan announcement.
Credit Suisse, the second-largest commercial lender in Switzerland, saw its stock recover by about 20% following its loan announcement.
The move reversed course on
a steep decline in the wake of the collapses
of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
The move reversed course on
a steep decline in the wake of the collapses
of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
NBC reports that a number of midsized and regional
banks remain under pressure, including
First Republic, PacWest and Western Alliance. .
Earlier this week, First Republic's stock
was downgraded to junk status by two
major credit rating agencies. .
Following the downgrade, stock
in First Republic plunged 35%.
Meanwhile, stock in regional banks
PacWest and Western Alliance
was down 17% and 11%, respectively.
The banking instability has sent ripples through
Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
down nearly 200 points early on March 16. .
The banking instability has sent ripples through
Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
down nearly 200 points early on March 16.
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Transportation Secretary Urges, US to Take Action Regarding , Air Travel Safety.
Transportation Secretary Urges, US to Take Action Regarding , Air Travel Safety.
On March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg warned that the nation's air system
is at risk, citing recent near-miss aviation incidents. .
On March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg warned that the nation's air system
is at risk, citing recent near-miss aviation incidents. .
NBC reports that Buttigieg issued the warning
while speaking at an air safety summit
held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
NBC reports that Buttigieg issued the warning
while speaking at an air safety summit
held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to the transportation chief,
there are indications that the U.S. air system
is under considerable strain.
We can't wait for the next
catastrophic event when we
can see the warning signs today, Pete Buttigieg, Federal Aviation Administration
Safety Summit, via NBC.
NBC reports that the FAA's safety summit comes following
a number of recent runway mishaps and other near
disasters that have shaken the aviation industry.
Jennifer Homendy,
chair of the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),
also appeared at the summit. .
Homendy reportedly cited six serious runway
incidents that have occurred since January.
According to Homendy, the NTSB is also investigating two
wrong-runway incidents dating back to last June,
which occurred in Burbank, California, and Pittsburgh.
Homendy warned that the recent incidents serve
as a "wake-up call" for the aviation industry.
Echoing Buttigieg's sentiments, Homendy
lamented that actions are often only taken
after a catastrophe has already occurred
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Already-strained relations between Minsk and Warsaw are at a fever pitch after Poland closed its Bobrowniki border crossing with Belarus, one of the two main motorways between the two countries.
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Hindenburg shorts Jack Dorsey's payments firm Block; US Federal Reserve raises interest rates a quarter-point amid banking turmoil; Lebanon protests: 'Switzerland Of Middle East' engulfed by the worst economic crisis in decades; Prince William makes surprise trip to Poland border to thank British and Polish troops.
#Hindenburg #JackDorsey #Block
On Wednesday, Britain's Prince William made an unannounced trip to Poland to thank British and Polish troops involved in providing support to Ukraine, before meeting refugees who have fled the conflict with Russia to hear about their experiences.
#PrinceWilliam #Poland #RussiaUkraineWar
The US has opened its first permanent military garrison in Poland. It follows last year’s pledge by President Joe Biden to establish a permanent base – America’s first on NATO’s eastern flank – in Poland following Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The new facility, considered the eighth US permanent military base in the European continent, will be located near Poznan, on the banks of the Varta River in western Poland. The garrison at Camp Kościuszko, is named after the 18th-century hero who fought for both Polish and US independence.
#USbasePoland#CampKościuszko#Poland
A Swiss regulator's decision to prioritise shareholder value over certain bondholders in the forced takeover of Credit Suisse could result in legal action, a law.. Sky News
Swiss Officials , Reach Emergency Deal , to Save Credit Suisse.
On March 19, Swiss officials announced
a last-minute deal for an emergency takeover of
the troubled Credit Suisse by fellow banking titan UBS.
On March 19, Swiss officials announced
a last-minute deal for an emergency takeover of
the troubled Credit Suisse by fellow banking titan UBS.
NPR reports that Swiss president Alain Berset
announced the deal, claiming it was critical
for stabilizing the global banking sector.
NPR reports that Swiss president Alain Berset
announced the deal, claiming it was critical
for stabilizing the global banking sector.
According to the deal, UBS Group AG
will make an all stock purchase
of $3 billion for Credit Suisse.
According to the deal, UBS Group AG
will make an all stock purchase
of $3 billion for Credit Suisse.
As an additional bonus to the deal,
the Swiss central bank will also reportedly
give UBS an extra $100 billion. .
NPR reports that the last-minute emergency takeover
of Credit Suisse comes as the latest evidence
of ongoing banking troubles that began with , the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. .
NPR reports that the last-minute emergency takeover
of Credit Suisse comes as the latest evidence
of ongoing banking troubles that began with , the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. .
Prior to the latest deal being reached,
the Swiss central bank had attempted to save
Credit Suisse with a $54 billion lifeline loan. .
Prior to the latest deal being reached,
the Swiss central bank had attempted to save
Credit Suisse with a $54 billion lifeline loan. .
However, the sizable loan
was not enough to stabilize
the faltering financial institution.
NPR reports that the most worrisome aspects of
Credit Suisse's recent troubles is that the bank is
known as a "global systemically important bank.".
According to NPR, this means that the potential
failure of Credit Suisse has the ability to send
shockwaves throughout the global economy. .
Before becoming one of the most significant banks in
the world, Credit Suisse was formed to help finance
Switzerland's burgeoning rail network 166 years ago. .
Before becoming one of the most significant banks in
the world, Credit Suisse was formed to help finance
Switzerland's burgeoning rail network 166 years ago.
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Finland has once again topped the World Happiness Report which was released this morning, and measures social support, income, health, freedom, generosity and the absence of corruption to determine a country's national happiness. Finland has topped the list for a sixth year in a row, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand. According to the report, India ranks at 125th position out of 136 countries, making it one of the least happy countries in the world. It even lags behind its neighbouring nations like Nepal, China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. At the very bottom of the list is Afghanistan at 137th position.
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #HappinessIndex #Finland
The prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have threatened to boycott the Paris Games in 2024 if Russian athletes are allowed to compete. This follows the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Russian or Belarusians to participate as neutral athletes.
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The History of , International Women's Day.
For more than 100 years,
March 8 has been known as
a special day for women. .
It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
The United Nations made March 8
the official date in 1975.
It is a national holiday in Russia,
and sales of flowers double around March 8.
In China, many women
only work a half-day on March 8.
There is also an International Men's Day,
celebrated on Nov. 19.
International Men's Day is
not recognized by the United Nations
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Dominic Raab co-hosts a press conference with his Dutch counterpart Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, saying it is a "powerful" moment to bring countries together and support the ICC. This comes after the Hague issued an arrest warrant on Friday for President Putin over his alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The justice secretary says we need to "deal with Russian aggression" and goes on to say that China should tell Russia to "adhere to international law" as the Chinese President visits Russia today. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The election for the Netherlands' 12 provincial legislatures revealed a shocking victory for the farmer's protest party, BBB. The win for the Farmers-Citizen movement is seen as a powerful protest vote against the ruling four-party centre-right coalition led by PM Mark Rutte.
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A farmers' protest party has shaken up the political landscape in the Netherlands as it emerges as the big winner in provincial elections, posing a big challenge.. Sky News
ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Vladimir Putin , Over Alleged War Crimes.
The BBC reports that the International
Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant
for Putin for "the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia," among other things.
The BBC reports that the International
Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant
for Putin for "the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia," among other things.
The court alleges that the crimes were committed from Feb. 23, 2022, onward.
Maria Lvova-Belova, Presidential Commissioner
for Children's Rights in the Russian
Federation, is wanted for the same crimes.
Moscow denies the claims and has
called the warrants "outrageous.".
The BBC reports that Lvova-Belova has previously spoken about indoctrinating Ukrainian children transported to Russia.
She also claims to have
adopted a teenage boy from Mariupol.
She also claims to have
adopted a teenage boy from Mariupol.
While the ICC doesn't have the power to arrest suspects, it can exercise jurisdiction within signatory countries.
Russia is not one of these countries,
so it is unlikely Putin will be extradited.
However, it could affect his ability to travel since other nations could assist in arresting him.
Andriy Kostin, Ukraine's Prosecutor General, called the warrants "historic for Ukraine and the entire international law system.".
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky
also agreed with the ICC's warrants and
said that the Russian president must be
"put to trial for the crime of aggression.".
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky
also agreed with the ICC's warrants and
said that the Russian president must be
"put to trial for the crime of aggression."
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Poland Announces, Plan to Send Ukraine , Fighter Jets.
On March 16, Poland revealed the nation's plans
to grant Ukraine's urgent request for warplanes
with a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
On March 16, Poland revealed the nation's plans
to grant Ukraine's urgent request for warplanes
with a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the first
round of Soviet-made warplanes would be
delivered to Ukraine "within the next few days." .
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the first
round of Soviet-made warplanes would be
delivered to Ukraine "within the next few days." .
Duda added that the remainder
need to be serviced before
they can be delivered. .
They are in the last years
of their functioning but they
are in good working condition, Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, via ABC.
The president of Poland made the announcement
while speaking at a joint news conference with
President Petr Pavel, the visiting Czech president.
The president of Poland made the announcement
while speaking at a joint news conference with
President Petr Pavel, the visiting Czech president.
Members of NATO have expressed hesitancy
in response to Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky's request for fighter jets.
NATO reportedly fears that supplying Ukraine,
a non-member of the alliance, with fighter jets
could escalate the conflict into a wider war. .
ABC reports that the decision would
make Poland the first NATO member
to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.
Last month, Poland became the first
NATO member to supply Ukraine with
German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
ABC reports that Poland is currently hosting thousands
of U.S. troops and has opened its borders to more
refugees of the war in Ukraine than any other country
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Yesterday, Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky arrived in India for a three-day official visit which is supposed to provide further momentum to India-Czech Republic bilateral relations.
#CzechRepublicForeignMinister #JanLipavsky #SJaishankar
The newly elected Czech president, a former NATO general, is calling on Ukraine's allies to do more. And now the question of sending fighter jets has entered the debate.
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Several national temperature records were smashed all across the European continent over the New Year’s weekend. The winter heatwave in Europe is being termed as historic as the January temperatures..