American hockey player Adam Johnson died following a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday. He suffered a serious cut to the neck from a skate, and was taken to a hospital in Sheffield where he was pronounced dead. The Elite Ice Hockey League released a statement expressing their “deepest sympathies” to Johnson’s family and friends, noting he was an “incredible player and a great person” who had played for the Minnesota Wild and the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, and was a member of Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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President Joe Biden has declared that a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict should be a priority, and has conveyed this message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has also confirmed that the US is actively working to ensure the safety of Americans in Gaza. Biden's statement has reignited hope that a solution may be possible, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can come to an agreement and bring peace to the region.
Nikki Haley, former U.N. Ambassador, criticized Donald Trump at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual conference, emphasizing the need for a Republican candidate who can win the election. Trump received a hero’s welcome at the event, despite his controversial views on Israel, and other 2024 GOP presidential candidates sought to peel away support from the former president.
Mike Pence has announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign, citing lack of fundraising and the Republican Party's shift away from his conservative ideals. His decision was made at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. This leaves the field of Republican candidates wide open for the 2024 presidential election.
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Unprecedented Discovery of Ancient Landscape Beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet Revealed by Scientists
Unprecedented Discovery of Ancient Landscape Beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet Revealed by Scientists
Scientists have discovered a hidden landscape of hills and valleys beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, estimated to be at least 14 million years old. The landscape was mapped using radar data from the European Space Agency's CryoSat-2 satellite, and the researchers warn that human-driven global warming could threaten to expose the ancient landscape. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications and could help to better understand the history of the Antarctic ice sheet and how it has responded to climate change in the past.
House Republicans are attempting to move past the divisions that have marked their search for a new House Speaker, and will meet on Tuesday to narrow the field of eight candidates to one. The chosen candidate must secure at least 217 votes in order to win, and the outcome of Tuesday's meeting will determine whether the GOP can set aside their differences and move forward.