Adorable Scenes of Morning Commuting on a Collapsed Tree Bridge in Downtown

TFD – Embark on a delightful journey through downtown as a man records the enchanting animal traffic on a collapsed tree bridge. Click the link to witness adorable scenes of morning commuting, showcasing the urban wildlife’s charm and daily routines.

Ice or fire at the end? Texas is still coping with the record-setting Smokehouse Creek Fire which has burned more than 1 million acres, while parts of Northern California were buried this weekend under a raging blizzard.

Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

1. 2024 Election

The week leading up to the 2024 presidential election will be crucial. President Joe Biden will get an opportunity to present his case to a divided country on Thursday at his State of the Union speech. The results of the 15-state Super Tuesday GOP Primaries should bring former President Donald Trump even closer to the Republican candidacy. Despite disputes within the party leadership in the state, Trump won all 39 Michigan GOP primary delegates over the weekend. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley also won the DC GOP primary — her first of the year. Despite the growing inevitability of a Trump nomination, Haley isn’t letting up on her fellow Republican: In an interview with NBC, Haley suggested she’s no longer bound by a Republican National Committee pledge to

2. Gaza

Continued efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza are hindered by the growing number of starving youngsters in the conflict-torn area. On Sunday, negotiators convened in Cairo to discuss a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas as well as the release of hostages from Gaza; however, Israel did not send a delegation. Hamas has said it wants a permanent end to the fighting before hostages are released. Meanwhile, calls are growing in the US for an end to the violence. Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday forcefully called for more humanitarian aid and urged Israel to do more to allow it into the enclave, saying that people are “starving” in the face of “inhumane” conditions. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, told CNN Sunday

3. Immigration

This week might see the implementation of a contentious immigration law in Texas if the Supreme Court does not step in. Senate Bill 4 would give state law enforcement agencies the power to detain and arrest anyone they believe is entering the nation illegally. A federal judge stopped the bill last week, stating that it would allow each state to enact its own immigration rules. However, an appeals court issued a temporary stay on the bill. Immigration groups fear the bill, which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott supports, could lead to more racial profiling and detentions in the state. Abbott has been highly critical of what he sees as President Biden’s inaction at the border. Last week, Abbott said Biden should use his executive authority to handle the crisis. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro

4. The Supreme Court

There is conjecture that the Supreme Court is poised to rule on Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president of Colorado, as the court is expected to release at least one judgment today. Super Tuesday is tomorrow, the day of Colorado’s primary. The court seldom makes public in advance the opinions it will issue, but there is a temporal aspect at play here. The decision might also resolve issues for other states with ongoing legal challenges of a similar nature. Arguments about Trump’s eligibility stem from the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist clause,” and challengers claim he disqualified himself with his actions on and around the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

5. The Korean Peninsula

In order to increase readiness against North Korea, South Korea and the US have started their yearly joint military exercises known as Freedom Shield. According to United States Forces Korea, the exercises would include further training to improve collaboration “through air, land, sea, space, cyber, and special operations” in addition to their primary goal of deterring North Korea’s nuclear threats. In recent months, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken a tough stance against South Korea, telling the latter to quicken its war preparations and declaring that the North will no longer pursue peace and reconciliation. Additionally, North Korea has promoted tighter relations with Russia and sent Moscow weapons for the conflict in Ukraine. That sets up a dangerous partnership that could provide North Korea with more nuclear capabilities.

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The quote for today

“They stated, ‘Our young guys just need something to do; they steal cars because it’s enjoyable and their communities don’t offer many activities.'” They require means of subsistence.

— Memphis Mayor Paul Young, who recently convened to negotiate a truce and talk about strategies to reduce gun violence in the city with a few of the top gang leaders. More well-paying jobs and training, the gang leaders told Young, may help break the cycle of violence among young people. Young prioritized public safety when he assumed office in January.