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Leaders of the United States Congress are seeking support for a $1.2 trillion spending package as lawmakers aim to get it approved before the funding expires at midnight on Friday (Mar 22). The bill would keep the US government funded through September and avert a brief partial government shutdown.&nbsp;

<h2>What we know about the bill</h2>

In a closed-door meeting, House of Representatives Speaker and Republican Mike Johnson told GOP lawmakers that they have managed to secure a few policy changes, including a prohibition on funding for a United Nations relief programme for Palestinian refugees&nbsp;which extends through March 2025, reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;

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“I think the final product is something that we were able to achieve a lot of key provisions in, and wins, and it moved in a direction that we want even with our tiny, historically small majority,” said Johnson.&nbsp;

The bill, according to the House Speaker, would also include funding for additional detention beds for migrants waiting for their immigration proceedings or removal from the country at facilities run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.&nbsp;

Republicans have also secured a six per cent cut to foreign aid programmes and other provisions including a measure that would prevent embassies and other official buildings from flying gay or transgender pride flags.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Democrats have secured their long-sought deal to create 12,000 new special visas for those who had worked for the US in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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Additionally, Democrats also secured a one-year reauthorisation of PEPFAR, which was a government programme to address HIV globally and funding boosts for federal child care and education programs.

<h2>Debate on the bill continues</h2>

A divided Congress, as of Wednesday (Mar 20) behind the scenes, struggled to produce a massive spending bill which would fund several government agencies, including defence, homeland security, and others.&nbsp;

Johnson and other House Republicans said that they hope to vote on the bill on Friday which would give the Democratic-majority Senate just hours to meet the midnight deadline.&nbsp;

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Democrats, including President Joe Biden and other leaders, have also endorsed the agreement and remained hopeful that it would pass. The US president also pledged to sign it into law.

The House Speaker said that he hoped that the final bill would be unveiled soon, but warned that a vote on its passage would be delayed to give lawmakers time to review it.

“Right now, if Republicans and Democrats continue to work together in good faith to fund the government, I’m hopeful we can avert a shutdown,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, at a press conference.&nbsp;

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Leaders of the United States Congress are seeking support for a $1.2 trillion spending package as lawmakers aim to get it approved before the funding expires at midnight on Friday (Mar 22).

Leaders of the United States Congress are seeking support for a $1.2 trillion spending package as lawmakers aim to get it approved before the funding expires at midnight on Friday (Mar 22). The bill would keep the US government funded through September and avert a brief partial government shutdown. What we know about the bill In a closed-door meeting, House of Representatives Speaker and Republican Mike Johnson told GOP lawmakers that they have managed to secure a few policy changes, including a prohibition on funding for a United Nations relief programme for Palestinian refugees which extends through March 2025, reported the Associated Press. WATCH | Trump's civil fraud case: Donald Trump appeals $454 million in civil fraud case “I think the final product is something that we were able to achieve a lot of key provisions in, and wins, and it moved in a direction that we want even with our tiny, historically small majority,” said Johnson. The bill, according to the House Speaker, would also include funding for additional detention beds for migrants waiting for their immigration proceedings or removal from the country at facilities run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Republicans have also secured a six per cent cut to foreign aid programmes and other provisions including a measure that would prevent embassies and other official buildings from flying gay or transgender pride flags. Meanwhile, the Democrats have secured their long-sought deal to create 12,000 new special visas for those who had worked for the US in Afghanistan. Also Read | US flies Americans out of besieged Haitian capital amid fresh fighting Additionally, Democrats also secured a one-year reauthorisation of PEPFAR, which was a government programme to address HIV globally and funding boosts for federal child care and education programs. Debate on the bill continues A divided Congress, as of Wednesday (Mar 20) behind the scenes, struggled to produce a massive spending bill which would fund several government agencies, including defence, homeland security, and others. Johnson and other House Republicans said that they hope to vote on the bill on Friday which would give the Democratic-majority Senate just hours to meet the midnight deadline. Also Read | Netanyahu addresses US Senate Republicans days after Chuck Schumer called for his removal as PM Democrats, including President Joe Biden and other leaders, have also endorsed the agreement and remained hopeful that it would pass. The US president also pledged to sign it into law. The House Speaker said that he hoped that the final bill would be unveiled soon, but warned that a vote on its passage would be delayed to give lawmakers time to review it. “Right now, if Republicans and Democrats continue to work together in good faith to fund the government, I’m hopeful we can avert a shutdown,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, at a press conference. (With inputs from agencies)

US $1.2 trillion spending proposal includes block on funding for UN Gaza agency

US government on March 19 issued a warning to state governors regarding a series of disruptive cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the nation.

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "sent a letter to all US Governors inviting state environmental, health and homeland security Secretaries to a convening by their deputies to discuss the urgent need to safeguard water sector critical infrastructure against cyber threats."

This gathering, which will be held on March 21, will aim to shed light on ongoing federal and state initiatives aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures within the water sector.

The meeting will also delve into key areas where there are gaps in these efforts, emphasising the urgency for states and water systems to promptly take necessary steps.

EPA Administrator Michael S Regan said, “Drinking water and wastewater systems are a lifeline for communities, but many systems have not adopted important cybersecurity practices to thwart potential cyberattacks."

“EPA and NSC take these threats very seriously and will continue to partner with state environmental, health, and homeland security leaders to address the pervasive and challenging risk of cyberattacks on water systems.”

They specifically identified alleged Iranian and Chinese cyber attackers as culprits behind these attacks. The letter referenced a case where hackers, purportedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, successfully disabled a controller at a water facility in Pennsylvania.

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Additionally, they mentioned a Chinese hacking group known as "Volt Typhoon" for compromising the IT infrastructure of numerous critical systems, including drinking water facilities in the US.

Meanwhile, Sullivan said,&nbsp;“The Biden Administration has built our national security approach on the foundational integration of foreign and domestic policy, which means elevating our focus on cross-cutting challenges like cybersecurity."

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“We’ve worked across government to implement significant cybersecurity standards in our nation’s critical infrastructure, including in the water sector, as we remain vigilant to the risks and costs of cyber threats. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the EPA to bolster the cybersecurity of America’s water and wastewater systems.”

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US government on March 19 issued a warning to state governors regarding a series of disruptive cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the nation.

US government on March 19 issued a warning to state governors regarding a series of disruptive cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the nation. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "sent a letter to all US Governors inviting state environmental, health and homeland security Secretaries to a convening by their deputies to discuss the urgent need to safeguard water sector critical infrastructure against cyber threats." This gathering, which will be held on March 21, will aim to shed light on ongoing federal and state initiatives aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures within the water sector. The meeting will also delve into key areas where there are gaps in these efforts, emphasising the urgency for states and water systems to promptly take necessary steps. EPA Administrator Michael S Regan said, “Drinking water and wastewater systems are a lifeline for communities, but many systems have not adopted important cybersecurity practices to thwart potential cyberattacks." “EPA and NSC take these threats very seriously and will continue to partner with state environmental, health, and homeland security leaders to address the pervasive and challenging risk of cyberattacks on water systems.” They specifically identified alleged Iranian and Chinese cyber attackers as culprits behind these attacks. The letter referenced a case where hackers, purportedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, successfully disabled a controller at a water facility in Pennsylvania. Also Read | South Africa court orders partial freeze on Zuma's accounts Additionally, they mentioned a Chinese hacking group known as "Volt Typhoon" for compromising the IT infrastructure of numerous critical systems, including drinking water facilities in the US. Meanwhile, Sullivan said, “The Biden Administration has built our national security approach on the foundational integration of foreign and domestic policy, which means elevating our focus on cross-cutting challenges like cybersecurity." Also Read | Prabowo Subianto elected as new president of Indonesia “We’ve worked across government to implement significant cybersecurity standards in our nation’s critical infrastructure, including in the water sector, as we remain vigilant to the risks and costs of cyber threats. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the EPA to bolster the cybersecurity of America’s water and wastewater systems.” Watch | NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visits Armenia, calls for peace with Azerbaijan × "These attacks have the potential to disrupt the critical lifeline of clean and safe drinking water, as well as impose significant costs on affected communities," the letter pointed out. (With inputs from agencies)

US govt urges state action against cyber threats to water systems

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In a major milestone, a team of doctors successfully transplanted a genetically-edited pig (porcine) kidney into a living patient for the very first time.

The surgeons carried out the four-hour long operation on Saturday (Mar 16) on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), said Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on Thursday (Mar 21).

“The procedure marks a major milestone in the quest to provide more readily available organs to patients,” the hospital said in a statement.

The hospital said that organ shortages were an occurring issue globally and over 1,400 patients were on the waiting list seeking a kidney transplant at MGH alone.

“Our hope is that this transplant approach will offer a lifeline to millions of patients worldwide who are suffering from kidney failure,” said Dr Tatsuo Kawai, a member of the team that carried out the operation. &nbsp;

Elucidating on the procedure carried out by the surgeons, the hospital said that the pig kidney which was used in the transplant was genetically edited to ensure harmful pig genes were removed from the organ.

It said that certain human genes were also added to it in order to make it fit for the human body.

The hospital stated the patient, Richard Slayman of Weymouth, Massachusetts, who had undergone the transplant, was "recovering well at MGH and is expected to be discharged soon".

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Slayman, who also suffered from Type 2 diabetes and hypertension previously received a kidney transplant in the year 2018.

However, five years later, the organ began to fail and he had been on dialysis since then.

Slayman said that he okayed getting the pig kidney transplanted as it would not only help him but also generate hope for "the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive”.

“This health disparity has been the target of many national policy initiatives for over 30 years, with only limited success,” said Slayman’s nephrologist, Dr Winfred Williams.

“An abundant supply of organs resulting from this technological advance may go far to finally achieve health equity and offer the best solution to kidney failure – a well-functioning kidney – to all patients in need,” Williams said.

It is pertinent to note that recently pig hearts were transplanted into two patients in the United States. However, both survived only less than two months.

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In a major milestone, a team of doctors successfully transplanted a genetically-edited pig (porcine) kidney into a living patient for the very first time. The surgeons carried out the four-hour long operation on Saturday (Mar 16) on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), said Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on Thursday (Mar 21).

In a major milestone, a team of doctors successfully transplanted a genetically-edited pig (porcine) kidney into a living patient for the very first time. The surgeons carried out the four-hour long operation on Saturday (Mar 16) on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), said Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on Thursday (Mar 21). “The procedure marks a major milestone in the quest to provide more readily available organs to patients,” the hospital said in a statement. The hospital said that organ shortages were an occurring issue globally and over 1,400 patients were on the waiting list seeking a kidney transplant at MGH alone. “Our hope is that this transplant approach will offer a lifeline to millions of patients worldwide who are suffering from kidney failure,” said Dr Tatsuo Kawai, a member of the team that carried out the operation. Elucidating on the procedure carried out by the surgeons, the hospital said that the pig kidney which was used in the transplant was genetically edited to ensure harmful pig genes were removed from the organ. It said that certain human genes were also added to it in order to make it fit for the human body. The hospital stated the patient, Richard Slayman of Weymouth, Massachusetts, who had undergone the transplant, was "recovering well at MGH and is expected to be discharged soon". Also read: Can genetically modified cows solve insulin shortages for diabetes patients? Research reveals Slayman, who also suffered from Type 2 diabetes and hypertension previously received a kidney transplant in the year 2018. However, five years later, the organ began to fail and he had been on dialysis since then. Slayman said that he okayed getting the pig kidney transplanted as it would not only help him but also generate hope for "the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive”. “This health disparity has been the target of many national policy initiatives for over 30 years, with only limited success,” said Slayman’s nephrologist, Dr Winfred Williams. “An abundant supply of organs resulting from this technological advance may go far to finally achieve health equity and offer the best solution to kidney failure – a well-functioning kidney – to all patients in need,” Williams said. It is pertinent to note that recently pig hearts were transplanted into two patients in the United States. However, both survived only less than two months. (With inputs from agencies)

In a first, surgeons successfully transplant pig kidney to living patient

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United States President and Democrat Joe Biden’s re-election campaign had more than double the amount of cash on hand than his predecessor and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump ahead of the presidential election in November, new filings showed, on Wednesday (Mar 20).&nbsp;

<h2>Biden overtakes Trump</h2>

The cash disparities between Trump and Biden were seen in the filings with the Federal Election Commission which required campaigns to file fundraising and spending reports for last month. However, the report only covers a part of the committees associated with those running for office.&nbsp;

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Biden at the end of February, had $71 million in cash available in his main campaign account which is more than double of Trump’s $33.5 million.&nbsp;

The filings show that the former president received more than $3 million in his campaign&nbsp;account in February, which added to the $30 million on hand in January.&nbsp;

However, the incumbent president, which had $56 million by the end of January, added $15 million in February.&nbsp;

While Trump is in the lead in more nationwide polls, Biden and the Democratic Party have a growing cash advantage.&nbsp;

The Democratic National Committee, according to the filing, had more than twice the cash on hand when compared to its Republican counterpart.&nbsp;

However, the report does not show the entire picture since Biden and Trump are raising money through joint fundraising committees which will not file their reports until the end of next month.

A Trump campaign official told CNN that their campaign and joint fundraising committee brought in $20.3 million in February and they entered this month with a combined $41.9 million cash.&nbsp;

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The amount still trails behind Biden’s campaign which reported raising a combined $53 million in February across the committees supporting his re-election bid, with a combined total of a whopping $155 million.&nbsp;

<h2>Reasons behind the cash gap</h2>

Biden, as the current president, reportedly has an advantage over Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee only in February.&nbsp;

The cash crunch has also reportedly prompted the former president to have meetings at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and even host private dinners with the Republican Party’s biggest financiers.&nbsp;

The former president’s lagging in terms of cash could also be attributed to his many legal woes as the filings also show the financial strain it is taking on his campaign. Trump is currently facing four criminal trials.&nbsp;

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The financial disclosures of the group called Save America – which raises money together with Trump’s election campaign but is legally separate and reportedly used to underwrite his lawyers’ fees – showed that around $5.6 million was spent on legal bills in February.&nbsp;

The amount spent was the biggest single month of spending on legal bills since Trump formed the organisation in 2020 after his election defeat four years ago.&nbsp;

The filings also show that the group has spent more than $55 million on legal bills since the beginning of last year.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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United States President and Democrat Joe Biden’s re-election campaign had more than double the amount of cash on hand than his predecessor and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump ahead of the presidential election in November, new filings showed, on Wednesday (Mar 20).

United States President and Democrat Joe Biden’s re-election campaign had more than double the amount of cash on hand than his predecessor and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump ahead of the presidential election in November, new filings showed, on Wednesday (Mar 20). Biden overtakes Trump The cash disparities between Trump and Biden were seen in the filings with the Federal Election Commission which required campaigns to file fundraising and spending reports for last month. However, the report only covers a part of the committees associated with those running for office. WATCH | US Elections 2024: Nikki Haley backer Harry Sloan to donate to Biden Biden at the end of February, had $71 million in cash available in his main campaign account which is more than double of Trump’s $33.5 million. The filings show that the former president received more than $3 million in his campaign account in February, which added to the $30 million on hand in January. However, the incumbent president, which had $56 million by the end of January, added $15 million in February. While Trump is in the lead in more nationwide polls, Biden and the Democratic Party have a growing cash advantage. The Democratic National Committee, according to the filing, had more than twice the cash on hand when compared to its Republican counterpart. However, the report does not show the entire picture since Biden and Trump are raising money through joint fundraising committees which will not file their reports until the end of next month. A Trump campaign official told CNN that their campaign and joint fundraising committee brought in $20.3 million in February and they entered this month with a combined $41.9 million cash. Also Read | US elections primary 2024: Trump, Biden secure key wins in march to presidential rematch The amount still trails behind Biden’s campaign which reported raising a combined $53 million in February across the committees supporting his re-election bid, with a combined total of a whopping $155 million. Reasons behind the cash gap Biden, as the current president, reportedly has an advantage over Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee only in February. The cash crunch has also reportedly prompted the former president to have meetings at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and even host private dinners with the Republican Party’s biggest financiers. The former president’s lagging in terms of cash could also be attributed to his many legal woes as the filings also show the financial strain it is taking on his campaign. Trump is currently facing four criminal trials. Also Read | Trump Tower among properties that could be seized to cover $454mn civil fraud fine The financial disclosures of the group called Save America – which raises money together with Trump’s election campaign but is legally separate and reportedly used to underwrite his lawyers’ fees – showed that around $5.6 million was spent on legal bills in February. The amount spent was the biggest single month of spending on legal bills since Trump formed the organisation in 2020 after his election defeat four years ago. The filings also show that the group has spent more than $55 million on legal bills since the beginning of last year. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election 2024: Biden has massive cash advantage over Trump

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Ancestry is typically determined by DNA testing, and&nbsp;it has shown a troubling trend in the US: a much higher prevalence of incest than most people realise.

Numerous cases of infants born to close biological relatives have been discovered by widespread DNA testing, offering an unprecedented account of incest in society.&nbsp;

A research published in a psychiatry text book in 1975 put the rate of children born of incest at one in a million. But according to recent studies, the number has reached one in 7,000.

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In a shocking case reported by CNN, Victoria Hill, a 39-year-old discovered through a DNA test that her ex-boyfriend from high school was in fact, her biological brother. This revelation came to light at a high school reunion where both decided to explore their ancestry through genetic testing.

The man also chose to take the test since he was shocked to see that their familial makeup was comparable. Then Hill got a text message confirming her worst fear- she was, in fact, his sister. She didn't have her biological father, either.

This caused trauma to me. "Now that I'm seeing images of people, I'm thinking that anyone could be my sibling," she told CNN.

Hill later got to know that she had many more siblings that just the brother she grew up with - 22.

"I have slept with my half-sibling. I went to elementary school with another," said Hill.

CNN highlighted her case to uncover something called an accidental incest, which proliferated due to lack of regulations.

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These situations arose as a result of sperm donations made by some individuals to aid in female fertility.

The incident of Dr. Donald Cline, who fathered at least ninety children in Indiana, was the one that really brought fertility fraud to the attention of the public.

It is worth mentioning that babies born as a result of incest are at an increased risk of having birth defects and genetic disorders.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ancestry is typically determined by DNA testing, and it has shown a troubling trend in the US: a much higher prevalence of incest than most people realise. Numerous cases of infants born to close biological relatives have been discovered by widespread DNA testing, offering an unprecedented account of incest in society.

Ancestry is typically determined by DNA testing, and it has shown a troubling trend in the US: a much higher prevalence of incest than most people realise. Numerous cases of infants born to close biological relatives have been discovered by widespread DNA testing, offering an unprecedented account of incest in society. A research published in a psychiatry text book in 1975 put the rate of children born of incest at one in a million. But according to recent studies, the number has reached one in 7,000. Also read: Why do some people have more Neanderthal DNA than others In a shocking case reported by CNN, Victoria Hill, a 39-year-old discovered through a DNA test that her ex-boyfriend from high school was in fact, her biological brother. This revelation came to light at a high school reunion where both decided to explore their ancestry through genetic testing. The man also chose to take the test since he was shocked to see that their familial makeup was comparable. Then Hill got a text message confirming her worst fear- she was, in fact, his sister. She didn't have her biological father, either. This caused trauma to me. "Now that I'm seeing images of people, I'm thinking that anyone could be my sibling," she told CNN. Hill later got to know that she had many more siblings that just the brother she grew up with - 22. "I have slept with my half-sibling. I went to elementary school with another," said Hill. CNN highlighted her case to uncover something called an accidental incest, which proliferated due to lack of regulations. Also read: Scientists develop advanced DNA test that can detect 18 early stage cancers These situations arose as a result of sperm donations made by some individuals to aid in female fertility. The incident of Dr. Donald Cline, who fathered at least ninety children in Indiana, was the one that really brought fertility fraud to the attention of the public. It is worth mentioning that babies born as a result of incest are at an increased risk of having birth defects and genetic disorders. (With inputs from agencies)

DNA analysis unveils alarming rates of incest in the United States

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A US district judge, on Wednesday (Mar 20) handed two former deputies in the state of Mississippi lengthy prison sentences after they pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men.

<h2>What happened in court?</h2>

Condemning their cruel attack, the US District Judge Tom Lee sentenced 29-year-old former Rankin County sheriff’s deputy Christian Dedmon to 40 years in prison saying that he committed the most “shocking, brutal and cruel acts imaginable,” against the two Black men, Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker and a White man at a traffic stop weeks prior.&nbsp;

Daniel Opdyke, 28, a former sheriff’s deputy, was also sentenced to 17.5 years in prison. The court heard details of the racially motivated beatings, torture, sexual assaults and even a mock execution.&nbsp;

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Jenkins said that Dedmon, who received the harshest sentence so far, was the “most wicked” than any of those who attacked him, in a statement read by his lawyer since he could not speak after being shot in the mouth during the January 2023 attack.&nbsp;

He also called the 29-year-old the “worst example of a police officer in the United States”.&nbsp;

Some members of Dedmon’s family, present in the courtroom, were seen crying and closing their eyes as the prosecutors recounted his conduct. The 29-year-old former deputy did not look at Jenkins and Parker when he apologised.&nbsp;

The sentencing on Wednesday afternoon focused on Dedmon and his sexual assault on one of the victims. Malik Shabazz, the attorney for Jenkins and Parker called the 29-year-old former deputy “sick” and prosecutors said that he had subjected the duo to the most egregious sexual acts.

Before Dedmon was sentenced, Opdyke profusely cried and said “The weight of my actions and the harm I’ve caused will haunt me every day.”

<h2>‘Goon squad’</h2>

On Tuesday (Mar 19), Lee sentenced two other deputies, 31-year-old Hunter Elward, who shot Jenkins during the mock execution, to 20 years in prison and Jeffrey Middleton, 46, to 17.5 years.&nbsp;

The 53-year-old Brett McAlpin and a former Richland police officer, Joshua Hartfield, 32, will be sentenced on Thursday (Mar 22). All six members pleaded guilty back in August.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.

<h2>January 2023 attack</h2>

The former officers admitted that they broke into the house without a warrant and tortured Jenkins and Parker. On January 24, 2023, McAlpin received a call from a person in Rankin County that two Black men were staying with a white woman at a house in Braxton.

The six officers subjected the duo to unspeakable acts. Jenkins and Parker were handcuffed as officers poured milk, alcohol and chocolate syrup over their faces.&nbsp;

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The officers also forced them to strip naked and shower together; mocked them with racial slurs and shocked them with their stun guns. Dedmon and Opdyke assaulted them with a sex toy.

Elward shot Jenkins in the mouth which lacerated his tongue and broke his jaw, during the ordeal which went on for one and a half hour.&nbsp;

The officers planted drugs and a gun as a cover-up and filed false charges against Jenkins and Parker which stuck around for months.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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A US district judge, on Wednesday (Mar 20) handed two former deputies in the state of Mississippi lengthy prison sentences after they pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men.

A US district judge, on Wednesday (Mar 20) handed two former deputies in the state of Mississippi lengthy prison sentences after they pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men. What happened in court? Condemning their cruel attack, the US District Judge Tom Lee sentenced 29-year-old former Rankin County sheriff’s deputy Christian Dedmon to 40 years in prison saying that he committed the most “shocking, brutal and cruel acts imaginable,” against the two Black men, Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker and a White man at a traffic stop weeks prior. Daniel Opdyke, 28, a former sheriff’s deputy, was also sentenced to 17.5 years in prison. The court heard details of the racially motivated beatings, torture, sexual assaults and even a mock execution. Also Read | Alabama law scraps inclusion efforts in schools; to designate bathrooms based on biological sex Jenkins said that Dedmon, who received the harshest sentence so far, was the “most wicked” than any of those who attacked him, in a statement read by his lawyer since he could not speak after being shot in the mouth during the January 2023 attack. He also called the 29-year-old the “worst example of a police officer in the United States”. Some members of Dedmon’s family, present in the courtroom, were seen crying and closing their eyes as the prosecutors recounted his conduct. The 29-year-old former deputy did not look at Jenkins and Parker when he apologised. The sentencing on Wednesday afternoon focused on Dedmon and his sexual assault on one of the victims. Malik Shabazz, the attorney for Jenkins and Parker called the 29-year-old former deputy “sick” and prosecutors said that he had subjected the duo to the most egregious sexual acts. Before Dedmon was sentenced, Opdyke profusely cried and said “The weight of my actions and the harm I’ve caused will haunt me every day.” ‘Goon squad’ On Tuesday (Mar 19), Lee sentenced two other deputies, 31-year-old Hunter Elward, who shot Jenkins during the mock execution, to 20 years in prison and Jeffrey Middleton, 46, to 17.5 years. The 53-year-old Brett McAlpin and a former Richland police officer, Joshua Hartfield, 32, will be sentenced on Thursday (Mar 22). All six members pleaded guilty back in August. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. January 2023 attack The former officers admitted that they broke into the house without a warrant and tortured Jenkins and Parker. On January 24, 2023, McAlpin received a call from a person in Rankin County that two Black men were staying with a white woman at a house in Braxton. The six officers subjected the duo to unspeakable acts. Jenkins and Parker were handcuffed as officers poured milk, alcohol and chocolate syrup over their faces. Also Read | US $1.2 trillion spending proposal includes block on funding for UN Gaza agency The officers also forced them to strip naked and shower together; mocked them with racial slurs and shocked them with their stun guns. Dedmon and Opdyke assaulted them with a sex toy. Elward shot Jenkins in the mouth which lacerated his tongue and broke his jaw, during the ordeal which went on for one and a half hour. The officers planted drugs and a gun as a cover-up and filed false charges against Jenkins and Parker which stuck around for months. (With inputs from agencies)

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Family members of a 25-year-old Indian student hailing from Telangana's Hyderabad&nbsp;urged the External Affairs Ministry to find their son after he reportedly went missing from the Cleveland area of the United States and a ransom call was made to them.

Mohammed Abdul Arafat, originally from Nacharam, embarked on his educational journey to the US in May 2023 to pursue a Master's degree in IT from Cleveland University.

While residing in Cleveland, Abdul maintained contact with his family until abruptly ceasing communication on March 7, with his phone subsequently being switched off.

His father Mohd Saleem stated that almost ten days after his son went missing, the family received a phone call where the callers alleged that Abdul was abducted and demanded a ransom of USD 1,200 for his release.&nbsp;

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"My son went to the US on May 23 for his master's. He was doing fine and was talking to me every day. After March 7, we didn't talk. We tried calling, but the phone was off. Later, we called our brother and asked him to see. As my son was not at the location, they went and filed a missing complaint. After 10 days, we got a call on WhatsApp, that your son was kidnapped and asked for a USD 1200 ransom. I urge the state government and central government to find my son," Saleem said.

Abdul's uncle, who also resides in the United States, filed a missing person complaint with the police, according to news agency ANI.

Saleem went to Nacharam police station on Thursday (Mar 21) and briefed police about the incident urging assistance in the matter. He also called on the state and central government to help the family find their son.&nbsp;

In his letter to the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, Saleem requested help from the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC,&nbsp;and the Indian Consulate in Chicago,&nbsp;to help locate the whereabouts of his son.

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Family members of a 25-year-old Indian student hailing from Telangana's Hyderabad urged the External Affairs Ministry to find their son after he reportedly went missing from the Cleveland area of the United States and a ransom call was made to them.

Family members of a 25-year-old Indian student hailing from Telangana's Hyderabad urged the External Affairs Ministry to find their son after he reportedly went missing from the Cleveland area of the United States and a ransom call was made to them. Mohammed Abdul Arafat, originally from Nacharam, embarked on his educational journey to the US in May 2023 to pursue a Master's degree in IT from Cleveland University. While residing in Cleveland, Abdul maintained contact with his family until abruptly ceasing communication on March 7, with his phone subsequently being switched off. His father Mohd Saleem stated that almost ten days after his son went missing, the family received a phone call where the callers alleged that Abdul was abducted and demanded a ransom of USD 1,200 for his release. Also read: Badaun double murder: Police arrest second accused, autopsy reveals 23 stab wounds "My son went to the US on May 23 for his master's. He was doing fine and was talking to me every day. After March 7, we didn't talk. We tried calling, but the phone was off. Later, we called our brother and asked him to see. As my son was not at the location, they went and filed a missing complaint. After 10 days, we got a call on WhatsApp, that your son was kidnapped and asked for a USD 1200 ransom. I urge the state government and central government to find my son," Saleem said. Abdul's uncle, who also resides in the United States, filed a missing person complaint with the police, according to news agency ANI. Saleem went to Nacharam police station on Thursday (Mar 21) and briefed police about the incident urging assistance in the matter. He also called on the state and central government to help the family find their son. In his letter to the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, Saleem requested help from the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, and the Indian Consulate in Chicago, to help locate the whereabouts of his son. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian student goes missing in US, family seeks govt's help after getting ransom call

US President Joe Biden announced Thursday that $6 billion in student loans would be canceled for 78,000 borrowers, bringing his administration's total student debt cancellation to nearly $150 billion.

Biden, a Democrat, last year pledged to find other avenues for tackling debt relief after the Supreme Court in June blocked his broader plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt.

The latest group includes public service workers, like teachers, nurses and firefighters, who qualify under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program created in 2007 to forgive student debt for Americans who go into public service.

"These public service workers have dedicated their careers to serving their communities, but because of past administrative failures, never got the relief they were entitled to under the law," Biden said in a statement.

As of June 2023, about 43.4 million U.S. student loan recipients had $1.63 trillion in outstanding loans, according to the Federal Student Aid website. Higher education debt has tripled since the 2008 financial crisis.

Steep interest and hefty payments on these loans mean younger Americans struggle to buy homes or make other investments, and Democrats have pushed for U.S. government forgiveness for years. Republicans largely oppose such actions.

Biden is seeking re-election in November and needs the youth vote to help him win.

"I won’t back down from using every tool at my disposal to deliver student debt relief to more Americans, and build an economy from the middle out and bottom up," Biden said.

A White House official said Biden's latest move brought the total amount of debt cancellation under the Biden administration to $144 billion for nearly 4 million Americans.

US President Joe Biden announced Thursday that $6 billion in student loans would be canceled for 78,000 borrowers, bringing his administration's total student debt cancellation to nearly $150 billion.

US President Joe Biden announced Thursday that $6 billion in student loans would be canceled for 78,000 borrowers, bringing his administration's total student debt cancellation to nearly $150 billion. Biden, a Democrat, last year pledged to find other avenues for tackling debt relief after the Supreme Court in June blocked his broader plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. The latest group includes public service workers, like teachers, nurses and firefighters, who qualify under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program created in 2007 to forgive student debt for Americans who go into public service. "These public service workers have dedicated their careers to serving their communities, but because of past administrative failures, never got the relief they were entitled to under the law," Biden said in a statement. As of June 2023, about 43.4 million U.S. student loan recipients had $1.63 trillion in outstanding loans, according to the Federal Student Aid website. Higher education debt has tripled since the 2008 financial crisis. Steep interest and hefty payments on these loans mean younger Americans struggle to buy homes or make other investments, and Democrats have pushed for U.S. government forgiveness for years. Republicans largely oppose such actions. Biden is seeking re-election in November and needs the youth vote to help him win. "I won’t back down from using every tool at my disposal to deliver student debt relief to more Americans, and build an economy from the middle out and bottom up," Biden said. A White House official said Biden's latest move brought the total amount of debt cancellation under the Biden administration to $144 billion for nearly 4 million Americans.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-ashwin-ramaswami-first-gen-z-indian-american-democrat-vying-for-georgia-senate-seat-691843">Ashwin Ramaswami</a>, a 24-year old Indian-origin politician from Generation Z,&nbsp;on Wednesday (Mar 20) officially launched his campaign to run for a Senate seat from the US state of Georgia. The Democrat is the first Gen Z Indian-American to pursue a state or federal legislative position in the United States.

<h2>About his campaign announcement</h2>

“Today, I officially launched my General Election campaign as the Democratic nominee for GA State Senate District 48,” said Ramaswami, in a post on X along with his campaign video.&nbsp;

In the two-minute-long clip, the son of Tamil parents with expertise in software engineering, election security, and technology law, pitched what makes him different and why people should vote for him.&nbsp;

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Ramaswami called out his opponent and incumbent state senator Shawn Still for being an “election denier” and called him a “typical Georgia politician”.&nbsp;

Still was among those indicted along with former US president Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.&nbsp;

“I’m an election security expert running in my hometown against a fake elector who was indicted with Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election results,” Ramaswami said.

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“I’m the son of immigrants. I’m an engineer. I’m Gen Z. And I was born and raised right here in Johns Creek. And I’m ready to get to work building the Georgia that could be the one just over the horizon.”&nbsp;

Ramaswami said he would work to expand Medicaid, pass “common-sense” gun safety measures, and protect reproductive healthcare.

“The only thing standing in our way are the politicians of yesterday…like my opponent, Shawn Still,” he said.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is Ashwin Ramaswami?</h2>

Earlier this year, he had announced plans to enter the race for the state Senate in Georgia’s 48th district, earlier this year.&nbsp;

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Born to immigrant parents from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ramaswami graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Stanford and is currently attending Georgetown University Law Center.&nbsp;

“For a long time, I was interested in how I could give back to my community. I didn’t want to stay in the Bay. I wanted to come and give back,”&nbsp;Ramaswami told The Stanford Daily, in an interview last month.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ashwin Ramaswami, a 24-year old Indian-origin politician from Generation Z, on Wednesday (Mar 20) officially launched his campaign to run for a Senate seat from the US state of Georgia.

Ashwin Ramaswami, a 24-year old Indian-origin politician from Generation Z, on Wednesday (Mar 20) officially launched his campaign to run for a Senate seat from the US state of Georgia. The Democrat is the first Gen Z Indian-American to pursue a state or federal legislative position in the United States. About his campaign announcement “Today, I officially launched my General Election campaign as the Democratic nominee for GA State Senate District 48,” said Ramaswami, in a post on X along with his campaign video. In the two-minute-long clip, the son of Tamil parents with expertise in software engineering, election security, and technology law, pitched what makes him different and why people should vote for him. Today, I officially launched my General Election campaign as the Democratic nominee for GA State Senate District 48. I'm an election security expert running in my hometown against a fake elector who was indicted with Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election results. pic.twitter.com/a4jqK3npc3 — Ashwin Ramaswami for State Senate (@ashwinforga) March 20, 2024 × Ramaswami called out his opponent and incumbent state senator Shawn Still for being an “election denier” and called him a “typical Georgia politician”. Still was among those indicted along with former US president Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state. “I’m an election security expert running in my hometown against a fake elector who was indicted with Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election results,” Ramaswami said. Also Read | Georgia election case: Trump, co-defendants get another chance to get prosecutor Fani Willis disqualified “I’m the son of immigrants. I’m an engineer. I’m Gen Z. And I was born and raised right here in Johns Creek. And I’m ready to get to work building the Georgia that could be the one just over the horizon.” Ramaswami said he would work to expand Medicaid, pass “common-sense” gun safety measures, and protect reproductive healthcare. “The only thing standing in our way are the politicians of yesterday…like my opponent, Shawn Still,” he said. Who is Ashwin Ramaswami? Earlier this year, he had announced plans to enter the race for the state Senate in Georgia’s 48th district, earlier this year. Also Read | US $1.2 trillion spending proposal includes block on funding for UN Gaza agency Born to immigrant parents from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ramaswami graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Stanford and is currently attending Georgetown University Law Center. “For a long time, I was interested in how I could give back to my community. I didn’t want to stay in the Bay. I wanted to come and give back,” Ramaswami told The Stanford Daily, in an interview last month. (With inputs from agencies)

Ashwin Ramaswami, first Gen Z Indian-American Democrat, officially launches campaign for Georgia Senate seat

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Ashwin Ramaswami, a multifaceted professional with expertise in software engineering, election security, and technology law,&nbsp;on Wednesday (Mar 20) announced that he is officially launching his campaign as the Democratic nominee for a seat in the Senate of the US state of Georgia.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old has broken new ground by becoming the first Indian-American from Generation Z to pursue a state or federal legislative position in the United States.

Identified as a member of Generation Z, comprising of people&nbsp;born between 1997 and 2012, Ramaswami's candidacy marks a significant shift in American political representation.

Ramaswami, running as a Democratic candidate for the State Senate in Georgia's 48th district, aims to represent diverse communities, including Johns Creek, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Cumming, Sugar Hill, and Buford, driven by a commitment to community service.

In his bid for office, Ramaswami faces Republican incumbent Shawn Still, whose involvement in controversial events related to the 2020 election adds complexity to the race.

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<h2>Embracing cultural heritage</h2>

Born to immigrant parents from Tamil Nadu, India, Ramaswami's upbringing reflects a fusion of Indian heritage and American values, with a deep appreciation for Indian epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

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“I’m the child of immigrants, but I was born and raised in Johns Creek. For a long time, I was interested in how I could give back to my community. I didn’t want to stay in the Bay. I wanted to come and give back,” said Ramaswami in an interview with The Stanford Daily.

“I have strong ties. I’d also break barriers in terms of being the first Indian American and Gen Z member of the Georgia State Senate. So I’d bring a new voice to politics,” he added.

Ramaswami's decision to enter politics stems from a desire to address pressing societal issues, including education, job creation, healthcare access, and public safety, despite the challenges associated with his age and political inexperience.

With a background in computer science and legal expertise, Ramaswami brings a unique skill set to the political arena, leveraging his experience in cybersecurity, election security, and consumer protection to offer innovative solutions to legislative challenges.

“My parents both came to the US in the 1990s. They both came from Tamil Nadu. My mom is from Chennai, my dad is from Coimbatore. I've always grown up with Indian culture and also American culture growing up as well. I'm a Hindu. I've been very interested in Indian culture philosophy my whole life,” he said in another interview with PTI.

“When I was in college, I actually learned Sanskrit and ended up reading a lot of ancient texts and got very interested in reading Upanishads, ..and my whole life I've been very involved in yoga and meditation and now also teaching Baal Vihara to younger students," he said.

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If successful, Ramaswami would make history as Georgia's first Generation Z State Senator and the first Indian American to serve in the state legislature, embodying a vision of inclusive representation and forward-thinking leadership in American politics.

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Ashwin Ramaswami, a multifaceted professional with expertise in software engineering, election security, and technology law, on Wednesday (Mar 20) announced that he is officially launching his campaign as the Democratic nominee for a seat in the Senate of the US state of Georgia.

Ashwin Ramaswami, a multifaceted professional with expertise in software engineering, election security, and technology law, on Wednesday (Mar 20) announced that he is officially launching his campaign as the Democratic nominee for a seat in the Senate of the US state of Georgia. The 24-year-old has broken new ground by becoming the first Indian-American from Generation Z to pursue a state or federal legislative position in the United States. Identified as a member of Generation Z, comprising of people born between 1997 and 2012, Ramaswami's candidacy marks a significant shift in American political representation. Ramaswami, running as a Democratic candidate for the State Senate in Georgia's 48th district, aims to represent diverse communities, including Johns Creek, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Cumming, Sugar Hill, and Buford, driven by a commitment to community service. In his bid for office, Ramaswami faces Republican incumbent Shawn Still, whose involvement in controversial events related to the 2020 election adds complexity to the race. Also read | A tale of two presidents: Joe Biden’s great-great-grandfather was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln Embracing cultural heritage Born to immigrant parents from Tamil Nadu, India, Ramaswami's upbringing reflects a fusion of Indian heritage and American values, with a deep appreciation for Indian epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Also watch | US claims strikes on Houthi underwater drones “I’m the child of immigrants, but I was born and raised in Johns Creek. For a long time, I was interested in how I could give back to my community. I didn’t want to stay in the Bay. I wanted to come and give back,” said Ramaswami in an interview with The Stanford Daily. “I have strong ties. I’d also break barriers in terms of being the first Indian American and Gen Z member of the Georgia State Senate. So I’d bring a new voice to politics,” he added. Ramaswami's decision to enter politics stems from a desire to address pressing societal issues, including education, job creation, healthcare access, and public safety, despite the challenges associated with his age and political inexperience. With a background in computer science and legal expertise, Ramaswami brings a unique skill set to the political arena, leveraging his experience in cybersecurity, election security, and consumer protection to offer innovative solutions to legislative challenges. “My parents both came to the US in the 1990s. They both came from Tamil Nadu. My mom is from Chennai, my dad is from Coimbatore. I've always grown up with Indian culture and also American culture growing up as well. I'm a Hindu. I've been very interested in Indian culture philosophy my whole life,” he said in another interview with PTI. “When I was in college, I actually learned Sanskrit and ended up reading a lot of ancient texts and got very interested in reading Upanishads, ..and my whole life I've been very involved in yoga and meditation and now also teaching Baal Vihara to younger students," he said. We were featured in the @StanfordDaily! I previously served as the Daily's first chief technology officer at @Stanford, and now I'm running for state senate in my hometown. https://t.co/1jMKPBTZN2 — Ashwin Ramaswami for State Senate (@ashwinforga) February 17, 2024 × If successful, Ramaswami would make history as Georgia's first Generation Z State Senator and the first Indian American to serve in the state legislature, embodying a vision of inclusive representation and forward-thinking leadership in American politics. (With inputs from agencies)

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