Title: Unprecedented Heat Wave Sweeps Across Central and Eastern US; Trump Secures South Carolina Primary Victory Amidst Ukraine Aid Debate and Global Warming Impacts
The winter season is drawing to a close, but most parts of the United States will not feel the chill this week. Central and eastern regions are bracing for record-breaking heat, with some cities experiencing temperatures more typical of May or June than the end of February.
Here’s a roundup of essential news stories to help you Get Up to Speed and begin your day informed:
1. Former President Donald Trump clinched the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina on Saturday, further solidifying his hold on the GOP nomination. Trump’s win marked a decisive defeat for his opponent, former Governor Nikki Haley, who has vowed to remain in the race until Super Tuesday. Trump’s primary victories thus far have been uncontested, but his rivals’ persistence could make for an intriguing race.
2. As the US gears up to provide additional aid to Ukraine, President Joe Biden plans to meet with top congressional leaders on Tuesday to discuss the matter. Biden has emphasized that supporting Ukraine against Russia is crucial for national Website security both abroad and at home. However, inaction from Congress on a $60 billion aid package has prompted the administration to make the consequences of non-approval “abundantly clear.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that millions could die if US lawmakers fail to approve the aid request.
3. The Israeli military has proposed a plan for evacuating Gaza residents from areas of conflict ahead of an anticipated offensive in Rafah. With more than a million civilians at risk, international concern is mounting as Israeli forces prepare for the operation in the cramped city, which borders Egypt and has few options for escape. Additionally, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh announced his government’s resignation amid US pressure to reform governance in the occupied West Bank.
4. Human-induced global warming is intensifying the frequency and severity of droughts and extreme weather events, posing significant challenges for communities around the world. Mexico City, a metropolis with nearly 22 million residents, could face “day zero” – when the water supply runs dry for large parts of the city – in just a few months. This predicament arises from several years of below-average rainfall, longer drought periods, and high temperatures putting further pressure on an already strained water system.
5. In Georgia, the University of Georgia community is grappling with two tragedies: one student found dead and another student’s suspected killer being identified as a non-citizen. The deaths have raised concerns regarding immigration, but there is little evidence linking the incidents directly. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that the suspect in question is a Venezuelan migrant, prompting calls for stricter immigration policies from some political figures.
6. Hungary is expected to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership today when parliament reconvenes, making Hungary the last country to approve the bid after a delay orchestrated by Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in 2022, with Finland joining the alliance in April 2023, doubling NATO’s border with Russia.
7. The Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best performances in film and television during the 30th annual ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles and streamed live globally on Netflix.
8. The luxurious private residential ship, home to multimillionaires and billionaires, has been shrouded in secrecy. Discover what it takes to purchase a condo on board.
9. In China’s coffee market, a chain that weathered a fraud scandal four years ago is now surpassing Starbucks in popularity.
10. Witness the swarm of mosquitoes taking over Buenos Aires if you dare.
11. Walmart is offering mammograms at select locations to help increase accessibility to healthcare for vulnerable populations in the United States.
12. Kenneth Mitchell, an actor with over 50 film and television credits to his name, died on Sunday at the age of 49 from ALS.
13. AT&T is reimbursing customers $5 for the network outage that left tens of thousands without phone, texting, or internet access for nearly 12 hours last week.
14. Dr. Sharon Chinthrajah, a senior author of a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, made an exciting discovery that could potentially save lives for people with multiple food allergies.
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