Medical staff and crew members attempted life-saving measures when they discovered the woman was unresponsive during the voyage to Nassau, Bahamas, but she was pronounced dead on the ship. The FBI is now investigating the “suspicious death” of the female passenger.
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Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, is set to testify before Congress on Tuesday and investors are watching closely for signs of future rate hikes. The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.6%, its highest level in 15 years, making mortgages, auto loans, credit card rates and business lending more expensive. Powell will have to convince lawmakers that the central bank is capable of bringing down inflation without crashing the US economy in its wake.
After more than four decades of searching, investigators in Massachusetts have identified the remains of Patricia Ann Tucker, 28, found in Granby in 1978 as "Granby Girl". DNA samples from Tucker's son, who was only five years old when she died, helped in the identification. The case of "Granby Girl" has been solved, providing closure to the family and demonstrating how technology can help solve cold cases.
Conexon Hyde, a prominent Beltway lawyer and member of the 9/11 Commission, died on Monday after the business jet she was aboard encountered turbulence while flying over New England. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, which includes looking into a “reported trim issue”, and the FBI and FAA are also involved. The cause of the turbulence is still unknown.
Mark Finchem, a Donald Trump-backed election denier, has been sanctioned by a judge in Maricopa County, Arizona for filing a lawsuit challenging the state's secretary of state race results without substantial justification. The lawsuit, which was dismissed in December, alleged misconduct by then-Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and claimed illegal votes were cast due to errors in the laboratory testing of voting machines and voting software issues. The judge's decision to sanction Finchem and his attorney is seen as a victory for those who believe in the integrity of the election process.
Danielle Miller, a 32-year-old Miami social media influencer, has pleaded guilty to five federal charges related to a $1.5 million COVID relief fraud scheme. She used stolen identities and fake business names to access pandemic-related financial assistance, which she then used to fund her own personal expenses. Miller faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, as well as restitution to the victims.
Justin Turner, third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game on March 6th. He required 16 stitches and is being monitored for a concussion, but is expected to make a full recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of wearing protective gear while playing baseball.
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned of "catastrophic consequences" if the US does not change its current course, accusing the US of taking a "reckless gamble" in how it treats its fellow superpower. He urged the US to recognize China's "core interests" and "major concerns" and to respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Tensions between the two countries remain high, with the US accusing China of unfair trade practices and human rights abuses, and the two countries yet to reach a comprehensive trade deal.