NASA is calling out the ones who wish to send their names&nbsp;to deep space beyond Mars.

The American space agency in a unique move is giving a chance to all the space enthusiasts to add their name to its Europa clipper.

The names will be added to a microchip that will ride aboard the spacecraft as it explores Jupiter’s moon Europa.

The spacecraft will make the 1.8 billion-mile journey to explore the ringed planet's moon.

The campaign, which is dubbed “Message in a Bottle” by NASA is only six weeks away as it closes at 11:59 pm EST, Dec 31, 2023.

As per the space agency's official website, since the beginning of the campaign, nearly 700,000 names have been submitted.

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After all the names are gathered, the technicians at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California will engrave them onto a dime-size silicon microchip using an electron beam.

Each line of text will be smaller than 1/1000th the width of a human hair, which is 75 nanometers.

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<h2>'Message in a bottle'</h2>

The microchip, which will be attached to a metal plate, will be engraved with the original poem “In Praise of Mystery,” penned by US Poet Laureate Ada Limón to celebrate the mission.&nbsp;

The poem and the names will ride on the exterior of the spacecraft and will be like a message in a bottle as they make about 50 close flybys of the ocean world.

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"The mission will log a half-billion miles (800 million kilometres) during these orbits as the spacecraft’s payload of science instruments gathers data on Europa’s subsurface ocean, icy crust, and atmosphere to determine if the moon could support life," said NASA's official website.

After the assembly of Europa Clipper is completed at JPL, the orbiter will be shipped to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for its October 2024 launch.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

NASA is calling out the ones who wish to send their names to deep space beyond Mars. The American space agency in a unique move is giving a chance to all the space enthusiasts to add their name to its Europa clipper.

NASA is calling out the ones who wish to send their names to deep space beyond Mars. The American space agency in a unique move is giving a chance to all the space enthusiasts to add their name to its Europa clipper. The names will be added to a microchip that will ride aboard the spacecraft as it explores Jupiter’s moon Europa. The spacecraft will make the 1.8 billion-mile journey to explore the ringed planet's moon. The campaign, which is dubbed “Message in a Bottle” by NASA is only six weeks away as it closes at 11:59 pm EST, Dec 31, 2023. As per the space agency's official website, since the beginning of the campaign, nearly 700,000 names have been submitted. Time is running out to send your name to deep space aboard @EuropaClipper! ⏰ Submit your name by Dec. 31 to be engraved on a chip that will travel 1.8 billion mi (2.6 billion km) to explore one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa. Learn more: https://t.co/n4TrYrzNC3 pic.twitter.com/2XS6ZRnm9k — NASA (@NASA) November 13, 2023 × After all the names are gathered, the technicians at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California will engrave them onto a dime-size silicon microchip using an electron beam. Each line of text will be smaller than 1/1000th the width of a human hair, which is 75 nanometers. Also read: Scientists solve puzzle of origin of life, says 'bouncing' comets may carry 'seed of life' 'Message in a bottle' The microchip, which will be attached to a metal plate, will be engraved with the original poem “In Praise of Mystery,” penned by US Poet Laureate Ada Limón to celebrate the mission. The poem and the names will ride on the exterior of the spacecraft and will be like a message in a bottle as they make about 50 close flybys of the ocean world. Also read: Dazzling discovery: Scientists spot aurora-like emission in Sun's atmosphere "The mission will log a half-billion miles (800 million kilometres) during these orbits as the spacecraft’s payload of science instruments gathers data on Europa’s subsurface ocean, icy crust, and atmosphere to determine if the moon could support life," said NASA's official website. After the assembly of Europa Clipper is completed at JPL, the orbiter will be shipped to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for its October 2024 launch. (With inputs from agencies)

Space enthusiasts can now send their names to Jupiter's moon Europa

The much-anticipated meet between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded. Detailing the progress, the two leaders had made, President Joe Biden addressed the media, saying both nations have agreed to resume military-to-military communication and cooperate on anti-drug policies..

Biden-Xi resume high-level military talks at san Francisco meet

For over a century, it has been established that women generally outlive men. However,<a href="https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/11/426536/us-men-die-6-years-women-life-expectancy-gap-widens"> recent research</a> led by UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows a major widening of this gap in the United States over the past decade.

Life expectancy difference between American men and women increased to 5.8 years in 2021, the highest since 1996, said the study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on November 13.

This marks a notable shift from the smallest gap of 4.8 years recorded in 2010.

"There's been a lot of research into the decline in life expectancy in recent years, but no one has systematically analysed why the gap between men and women has been widening since 2010," the paper's first author, Brandon Yan, MD, MPH, a UCSF internal medicine resident physician and research collaborator at Harvard Chan School, told Science Daily.&nbsp;

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<h2>What are the contributing&nbsp;factors?</h2>

The COVID-19 pandemic was a key driver behind this expanding gender disparity from 2019-2021. Notably, unintentional injuries and poisonings, predominantly related to drug overdoses, along with accidents and suicide, also contributed to this trend.

The pandemic, disproportionately affecting men, played a pivotal role in this trend. The study pointed out that the virus's toll on men, combined with unintentional injuries and poisonings, significantly influenced the widening gap.

The decline in overall US&nbsp;life expectancy to 76.1 years in 2021, down from 78.8 years in 2019, is attributed in part to "deaths of despair."

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These include suicides, drug use disorders, and alcoholic liver disease, often linked to economic hardship, depression, and stress.

While death rates from drug overdoses and homicides increased for both genders, men constitute an increasingly disproportionate share of these fatalities. This raises questions about the need for more specialised care, particularly in mental health, to address the growing life expectancy disparity.

(With inputs from agencies)

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For over a century, it has been established that women generally outlive men. However, recent research led by UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows a major widening of this gap in the United States over the past decade.

For over a century, it has been established that women generally outlive men. However, recent research led by UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows a major widening of this gap in the United States over the past decade. Life expectancy difference between American men and women increased to 5.8 years in 2021, the highest since 1996, said the study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on November 13. This marks a notable shift from the smallest gap of 4.8 years recorded in 2010. "There's been a lot of research into the decline in life expectancy in recent years, but no one has systematically analysed why the gap between men and women has been widening since 2010," the paper's first author, Brandon Yan, MD, MPH, a UCSF internal medicine resident physician and research collaborator at Harvard Chan School, told Science Daily. Also read | Data Lab | Are China's women turbocharging its economy? Can India catch up? What are the contributing factors? The COVID-19 pandemic was a key driver behind this expanding gender disparity from 2019-2021. Notably, unintentional injuries and poisonings, predominantly related to drug overdoses, along with accidents and suicide, also contributed to this trend. The pandemic, disproportionately affecting men, played a pivotal role in this trend. The study pointed out that the virus's toll on men, combined with unintentional injuries and poisonings, significantly influenced the widening gap. The decline in overall US life expectancy to 76.1 years in 2021, down from 78.8 years in 2019, is attributed in part to "deaths of despair." Also watch | Xi-Biden meet: Biden asked Xi Jinping to respect Taiwanese elections These include suicides, drug use disorders, and alcoholic liver disease, often linked to economic hardship, depression, and stress. While death rates from drug overdoses and homicides increased for both genders, men constitute an increasingly disproportionate share of these fatalities. This raises questions about the need for more specialised care, particularly in mental health, to address the growing life expectancy disparity. (With inputs from agencies)

US men die six years before women, as life expectancy chasm widens

Anyone who walks the streets of Manhattan can observe sidewalk vendors hawking counterfeit luxury products.

It's big business, really big.

Just how big became clear Wednesday when prosecutors announced the "largest ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history" -- a massive haul of about 219,000 fake handbags, shoes, clothing and other items.

"The seizures announced today consist of merchandise with over $1 billion in estimated retail value, the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history," federal prosecutor Damian Williams said.

Counterfeit goods commonly have a value far lower than their real counterparts.&nbsp;

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Two men were charged with trafficking in the counterfeit goods.

Photos released by the US Attorney's Office for the southern district of New York showed warehouse rooms jammed with fake designer purses, handbags, shoes and clothing.

One photo showed boxes of goods stacked on shipping pallets.&nbsp;

From January through the end of October, the two defendants, Adama Sow, 38, and Abdulai Jalloh, 48, allegedly ran a large-scale knockoff goods ring out of storage facilities in Manhattan, authorities said.

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Both men were arrested on Wednesday, a statement said.

"The trafficking of counterfeit goods is anything but a victimless crime because it harms legitimate businesses, governments, and consumers," New York Police Commissioner Edward Caban said.&nbsp;

Anyone who walks the streets of Manhattan can observe sidewalk vendors hawking counterfeit luxury products. It's big business, really big. Just how big became clear Wednesday when prosecutors announced the "largest ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history" -- a massive haul of about 219,000 fake handbags, shoes, clothing and other items.

Anyone who walks the streets of Manhattan can observe sidewalk vendors hawking counterfeit luxury products. It's big business, really big. Just how big became clear Wednesday when prosecutors announced the "largest ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history" -- a massive haul of about 219,000 fake handbags, shoes, clothing and other items. "The seizures announced today consist of merchandise with over $1 billion in estimated retail value, the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history," federal prosecutor Damian Williams said. Counterfeit goods commonly have a value far lower than their real counterparts. ALSO READ | US men die six years before women, as life expectancy chasm widens Two men were charged with trafficking in the counterfeit goods. Photos released by the US Attorney's Office for the southern district of New York showed warehouse rooms jammed with fake designer purses, handbags, shoes and clothing. One photo showed boxes of goods stacked on shipping pallets. From January through the end of October, the two defendants, Adama Sow, 38, and Abdulai Jalloh, 48, allegedly ran a large-scale knockoff goods ring out of storage facilities in Manhattan, authorities said. ALSO READ | Experts say sonic boom & flash in Minnesota were not from a meteorite. Was it a UFO? Both men were arrested on Wednesday, a statement said. "The trafficking of counterfeit goods is anything but a victimless crime because it harms legitimate businesses, governments, and consumers," New York Police Commissioner Edward Caban said.

US makes biggest seizure of fake luxury goods at $1 billion in New York

Iraq can now pay Iran for power under a fresh 120-day waiver that the US authorized, according to US officials on Tuesday. They emphasized that Tehran could only use the money for humanitarian needs and aimed to allay allegations that the US was providing Iran with the money.

US renews waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity

The recent meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of their relationship amid global challenges. Both leaders acknowledged the need for better coordination and discussed various issues, including trade, Beijing's relationship with Iran, human rights concerns, Taiwan, the South China Sea, the Israel-Hamas war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, North Korea, and economic competition.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian rejected allegations that Iran was behind a drone attack in the Red Sea targeting a US&nbsp;missile destroyer, as reported by CBS in an exclusive report.&nbsp;

The Pentagon said&nbsp;that the drone, originating from Yemen, was shot down by the USS Thomas Hudner as it approached the ship.

Amir-Abdollahian expressed a desire to prevent the crisis from escalating but blamed US&nbsp;support for Israel for intensifying the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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<h2>Yemen's independent actions and Houthi threats</h2>

Amir-Abdollahian stressed Yemen's autonomy, stating that it makes independent decisions.

The incident follows Houthi militants in Yemen, backed by Iran, vowing to target ships in the Red Sea. While not attributing the drone launch, the Pentagon highlighted the Houthi threat.

As a supporter of Hamas, Iran is accused by the US&nbsp;of complicity in the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Amir-Abdollahian defended Hamas' actions as a response to 75 years of Israeli occupation. He asserted that Hamas, in exercising its right to self-defence, aimed to avoid civilian casualties, expressing opposition to harming women and children.

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Amir-Abdollahian addressed US&nbsp;strikes on Iran-linked weapons storage in Syria, saying&nbsp;that militant groups in Iraq and Syria act independently. The US&nbsp;retaliated for attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria.

While both the US&nbsp;and Iran express a desire to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from spreading, their perspectives and goals significantly differ. The lack of agreement underscores the complexity of regional dynamics and geopolitical tensions between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian rejected allegations that Iran was behind a drone attack in the Red Sea targeting a US missile destroyer, as reported by CBS in an exclusive report.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian rejected allegations that Iran was behind a drone attack in the Red Sea targeting a US missile destroyer, as reported by CBS in an exclusive report. The Pentagon said that the drone, originating from Yemen, was shot down by the USS Thomas Hudner as it approached the ship. Amir-Abdollahian expressed a desire to prevent the crisis from escalating but blamed US support for Israel for intensifying the Israel-Hamas conflict. Also read | Iran has uranium stockpile 22 times of limit set in 2015 deal: Report Yemen's independent actions and Houthi threats Amir-Abdollahian stressed Yemen's autonomy, stating that it makes independent decisions. The incident follows Houthi militants in Yemen, backed by Iran, vowing to target ships in the Red Sea. While not attributing the drone launch, the Pentagon highlighted the Houthi threat. As a supporter of Hamas, Iran is accused by the US of complicity in the October 7 attacks on Israel. Amir-Abdollahian defended Hamas' actions as a response to 75 years of Israeli occupation. He asserted that Hamas, in exercising its right to self-defence, aimed to avoid civilian casualties, expressing opposition to harming women and children. Also watch | Xi, Biden highlight ties' importance amid global challenges Amir-Abdollahian addressed US strikes on Iran-linked weapons storage in Syria, saying that militant groups in Iraq and Syria act independently. The US retaliated for attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria. While both the US and Iran express a desire to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from spreading, their perspectives and goals significantly differ. The lack of agreement underscores the complexity of regional dynamics and geopolitical tensions between the two nations. (With inputs from agencies)

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During the 1800s, North America's continental interior faced some of the most deadly earthquakes ever recorded in US&nbsp;history. Nearly two hundred years later, a <a href="https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2023JB026482">study</a> published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth indicates that the central and eastern United States might still be encountering aftershocks stemming from those historical seismic events.

The scientific community has been debating whether current seismicity in stable regions like North America is due to aftershocks, foreshocks, or background seismic activity, according to Science Daily.&nbsp;

Focusing on three major earthquakes in the 17th and 19th centuries, the researchers examined seismic events near Quebec, Canada (1663), the Missouri-Kentucky border (1811-1812), and Charleston, South Carolina (1886). These historical events are crucial, as larger earthquakes tend to generate more aftershocks.

Unlike tectonically active areas near plate boundaries, the stable continental interior of North America experiences rare seismic events. This rarity prompts questions about the sources of modern seismicity in these regions.

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<h2>Connecting past and present quakes</h2>

To identify potential aftershocks, the researchers employed the nearest neighbour method, analysing earthquakes within a 250-kilometre&nbsp;radius of historical epicentres.

A magnitude threshold of 2.5 ensured&nbsp;reliable recording, allowing the team to discern between aftershocks and background seismic activity.

Spatial distribution analysis provided&nbsp;insights into the nature of seismic activity. While the aftershock sequence near Quebec appears unrelated to modern seismicity, the study suggests that the Missouri-Kentucky and Charleston earthquakes may still be triggering aftershocks centuries later.

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The study brings to light&nbsp;that modern seismicity in the said&nbsp;regions is a blend of aftershocks and background seismic activity.

Approximately 30 per cent&nbsp;of earthquakes near the Missouri-Kentucky border and 16 per cent&nbsp;in Charleston are likely aftershocks from historical earthquakes, emphasising the complexity of the seismic landscape.

(With inputs from agencies)

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During the 1800s, North America's continental interior faced some of the most deadly earthquakes ever recorded in US history. Nearly two hundred years later, a study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth indicates that the central and eastern United States might still be encountering aftershocks stemming from those historical seismic events.

During the 1800s, North America's continental interior faced some of the most deadly earthquakes ever recorded in US history. Nearly two hundred years later, a study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth indicates that the central and eastern United States might still be encountering aftershocks stemming from those historical seismic events. The scientific community has been debating whether current seismicity in stable regions like North America is due to aftershocks, foreshocks, or background seismic activity, according to Science Daily. Focusing on three major earthquakes in the 17th and 19th centuries, the researchers examined seismic events near Quebec, Canada (1663), the Missouri-Kentucky border (1811-1812), and Charleston, South Carolina (1886). These historical events are crucial, as larger earthquakes tend to generate more aftershocks. Unlike tectonically active areas near plate boundaries, the stable continental interior of North America experiences rare seismic events. This rarity prompts questions about the sources of modern seismicity in these regions. Also watch | Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption, 900 tremors recorded on November 13 Connecting past and present quakes To identify potential aftershocks, the researchers employed the nearest neighbour method, analysing earthquakes within a 250-kilometre radius of historical epicentres. A magnitude threshold of 2.5 ensured reliable recording, allowing the team to discern between aftershocks and background seismic activity. Spatial distribution analysis provided insights into the nature of seismic activity. While the aftershock sequence near Quebec appears unrelated to modern seismicity, the study suggests that the Missouri-Kentucky and Charleston earthquakes may still be triggering aftershocks centuries later. Also read | France commits a billion Euros to polar research amid ice caps, glaciers' melting concerns The study brings to light that modern seismicity in the said regions is a blend of aftershocks and background seismic activity. Approximately 30 per cent of earthquakes near the Missouri-Kentucky border and 16 per cent in Charleston are likely aftershocks from historical earthquakes, emphasising the complexity of the seismic landscape. (With inputs from agencies)

Devastating earthquakes that struck in the 1800s are triggering aftershocks today, scientists say

The United States hosts finance ministers from APEC nations in San Francisco. The bloc is made up of the United States, China, Taiwan, Japan and others. Every nation is looking forward for the high stakes Xi Jinping-Joe Biden meet.

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A 32-year-old woman from Alabama, United States, Kelsey Hatcher who was born with two uteruses is now pregnant in both. She and her husband Caleb, in a recent interview, said that they were very surprised to learn that Kelsey was pregnant earlier this year but even more surprised when they found out that she was expecting two babies.

<h2>‘Doubleuhatchlings’</h2>

Kelsey, who is documenting her story on her Instagram account “doubleuhatchlings,” said she and her husband during her routine eight-week ultrasound appointment, back in May, found out that not only was she having twins but also that a foetus was present in each of her uteruses.

The massage therapist and mother-of-three has known about her rare condition “uterus didelphys” – where a person is born with two uteruses and two cervixes – since she was 17 years old.&nbsp;

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“We were kind of blown away! During that first ultrasound we had LOTS of laughs,” said Kelsey, in an Instagram post.&nbsp;

“When I first found out, I was like, ‘I wonder if there’s anybody I can reach out to just to, you know, see what their experiences were,’” Hatcher told ABC News’ show ‘Good Morning America.’&nbsp;

“But I think I’ve only read of two other cases (in which) they’ve had (pregnancies) in completely separate uteruses, and no one that I’ve been able to reach out to,” the 32-year-old added.&nbsp;

Kelsey has three children ages seven, four and 23 months&nbsp;old and said with each of her three previous pregnancies, she had a single baby carried in one uterus which went full-term, with no complications.

<h2>‘Don’t be alarmed’</h2>

Speaking about her reaction to the news, Hatcher said she told the nurse to not be alarmed if she saw a second uterus on the ultrasound but the nurse saw a second baby on the scan. “Before she could say anything, I said, ‘Oh my gosh, there’s another one,’” Hatcher told ABC News.&nbsp;

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“Probably all I did was laugh for 30 minutes or so because it was just like, this is not happening,” she added. Pregnancies in both uteruses are exceedingly rare. Hatcher said she was told the odds were one in 50 million.&nbsp;

<h2>Doctors explain</h2>

“Most likely what happened is that she ovulated separately and had one egg come down each fallopian tube, meaning coming down on each side of the uterus, and then sperm travelled up on each separate uterus and fertilisation occurred separately,” Shweta Patel, the obstetrician-gynaecologist caring for Hatcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Women &amp; Infants Center, told ABC News.&nbsp;

Separately, Patel also told NBC affiliate WVTM that the pregnancy was “very, very rare” and because of its uniqueness, her pregnancy is considered high-risk.&nbsp;

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Kelsey’s daughters could also be born hours, days, or even weeks apart considering that her uteruses could begin contracting at different times. “I think medically, this is such a rare thing that we don’t have a better way of describing it besides still calling them twins,” said Patel.&nbsp;

Hatcher is expected to give birth to both the babies or “the girlies” as she affectionately calls them, with a due date of December 25, Christmas Day.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A 32-year-old woman from Alabama, United States, Kelsey Hatcher who was born with two uteruses is now pregnant in both. She and her husband Caleb, in a recent interview, said that they were very surprised to learn that Kelsey was pregnant earlier this year but even more surprised when they found out that she was expecting two babies.

A 32-year-old woman from Alabama, United States, Kelsey Hatcher who was born with two uteruses is now pregnant in both. She and her husband Caleb, in a recent interview, said that they were very surprised to learn that Kelsey was pregnant earlier this year but even more surprised when they found out that she was expecting two babies. ‘Doubleuhatchlings’ Kelsey, who is documenting her story on her Instagram account “doubleuhatchlings,” said she and her husband during her routine eight-week ultrasound appointment, back in May, found out that not only was she having twins but also that a foetus was present in each of her uteruses. The massage therapist and mother-of-three has known about her rare condition “uterus didelphys” – where a person is born with two uteruses and two cervixes – since she was 17 years old. ALSO READ | This AI tool can predict heart attack risk in individuals up to 10 years in future: Study “We were kind of blown away! During that first ultrasound we had LOTS of laughs,” said Kelsey, in an Instagram post. “When I first found out, I was like, ‘I wonder if there’s anybody I can reach out to just to, you know, see what their experiences were,’” Hatcher told ABC News’ show ‘Good Morning America.’ “But I think I’ve only read of two other cases (in which) they’ve had (pregnancies) in completely separate uteruses, and no one that I’ve been able to reach out to,” the 32-year-old added. Kelsey has three children ages seven, four and 23 months old and said with each of her three previous pregnancies, she had a single baby carried in one uterus which went full-term, with no complications. ‘Don’t be alarmed’ Speaking about her reaction to the news, Hatcher said she told the nurse to not be alarmed if she saw a second uterus on the ultrasound but the nurse saw a second baby on the scan. “Before she could say anything, I said, ‘Oh my gosh, there’s another one,’” Hatcher told ABC News. ALSO READ | India: Kerala temple lake welcomes new crocodile a year after demise of revered Babiya “Probably all I did was laugh for 30 minutes or so because it was just like, this is not happening,” she added. Pregnancies in both uteruses are exceedingly rare. Hatcher said she was told the odds were one in 50 million. Doctors explain “Most likely what happened is that she ovulated separately and had one egg come down each fallopian tube, meaning coming down on each side of the uterus, and then sperm travelled up on each separate uterus and fertilisation occurred separately,” Shweta Patel, the obstetrician-gynaecologist caring for Hatcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Women & Infants Center, told ABC News. Separately, Patel also told NBC affiliate WVTM that the pregnancy was “very, very rare” and because of its uniqueness, her pregnancy is considered high-risk. ALSO READ | UN warns world failing to get a grip on climate change Kelsey’s daughters could also be born hours, days, or even weeks apart considering that her uteruses could begin contracting at different times. “I think medically, this is such a rare thing that we don’t have a better way of describing it besides still calling them twins,” said Patel. Hatcher is expected to give birth to both the babies or “the girlies” as she affectionately calls them, with a due date of December 25, Christmas Day. (With inputs from agencies)

‘One in 50 million chance’: US woman with rare double uterus pregnant in both

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The US House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14) passed a stopgap spending bill aimed at averting the holiday-season government shutdown. The bill will now move to the Senate and when passed, will go to President Joe Biden for his assent. The government funding runs dry this Friday, November 17.

The threat of a government shutdown isn't completely averted but the passage of the stopgap spending bill is a step towards the direction of averting such an event that would leave government workers without money just around Thanksgiving and Congress not being able to address the Ukraine and Israel situations.

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The bill pushes the problem to&nbsp;January 2024. The passage of the bill in the House needed support from Democratic Party lawmakers as a section of Republicans opposed the bill.

It is expected that the bill would have a smoother sailing in the US Senate.

The right flank within the Republican Party made its presence felt as there were 90 votes against the bill. The opposition from within the Republican Party was a major sticky point

However, wide support from the Democrats pushed the bill past the finishing line.

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"House Democrats have repeatedly articulated that any continuing resolution must be set at the fiscal year 2023 spending level, be devoid of harmful cuts and free of extreme right-wing policy riders," Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said, announcing his support.

"The continuing resolution before the House today meets that criteria."

The passage of the bill was also seen as a test of newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership. He assumed the post after the far-right within the Republican Party ousted Kevin McCarthy, Johnson's predecessor.

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The choosing of a new speaker was not smooth and the House of Representatives was left paralysed for three weeks.

Budget votes in US Congress often become a standoff between the two parties or even between groups within these parties. Normally, one party tries to seek concessions from the other over its demands by using the spectre of government shutdown.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14) passed a stopgap spending bill aimed at averting the holiday-season government shutdown. The bill will now move to the Senate and when passed, will go to President Joe Biden for his assent.

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14) passed a stopgap spending bill aimed at averting the holiday-season government shutdown. The bill will now move to the Senate and when passed, will go to President Joe Biden for his assent. The government funding runs dry this Friday, November 17. The threat of a government shutdown isn't completely averted but the passage of the stopgap spending bill is a step towards the direction of averting such an event that would leave government workers without money just around Thanksgiving and Congress not being able to address the Ukraine and Israel situations. Gravitas | Xi-Biden meet: Will US & China restore military talks? × The bill pushes the problem to January 2024. The passage of the bill in the House needed support from Democratic Party lawmakers as a section of Republicans opposed the bill. It is expected that the bill would have a smoother sailing in the US Senate. The right flank within the Republican Party made its presence felt as there were 90 votes against the bill. The opposition from within the Republican Party was a major sticky point However, wide support from the Democrats pushed the bill past the finishing line. Watch: Joe Biden makes another gaffe, addresses Vice President Kamala Harris as 'president' "House Democrats have repeatedly articulated that any continuing resolution must be set at the fiscal year 2023 spending level, be devoid of harmful cuts and free of extreme right-wing policy riders," Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said, announcing his support. "The continuing resolution before the House today meets that criteria." The passage of the bill was also seen as a test of newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership. He assumed the post after the far-right within the Republican Party ousted Kevin McCarthy, Johnson's predecessor. Also Read | As Biden-Xi Jinping meet approaches, US prez says 'not trying to decouple from China' The choosing of a new speaker was not smooth and the House of Representatives was left paralysed for three weeks. Budget votes in US Congress often become a standoff between the two parties or even between groups within these parties. Normally, one party tries to seek concessions from the other over its demands by using the spectre of government shutdown. (With inputs from agencies)

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