Severe Weather Conditions Across the Country
Cars skidding off roads in Iowa, winds set to hit 60 MPH on the East Coast, roads underwater, and hundreds of thousands without power. The desperate search for a young girl Swept Away in a creek highlights the devastating impact of severe weather conditions.
Legal Troubles for Former President Trump
The half a billion dollar deadline for former president Trump is just hours away. The New York attorney general could freeze his bank accounts and seize his iconic buildings if he doesn’t pay. This comes amidst dramatic video of a carnival cruise ship on fire and the tragic deaths of two staffers while aboard a Holland America Voyage.
Crime Incidents Captured on Camera
An attempted kidnapping caught on camera and the brave mother who fought the assailant down four flights of stairs to protect her child. The shocking incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant in public spaces.
Real Estate Market Surging
Home sales are surging as the real estate market makes a surprise comeback. Buyers are pulling the trigger on purchases, indicating confidence in the housing market. The sudden surge in sales raises questions about the future of the real estate industry.
Controversy Surrounding Woolly Mammoth Revival
Scientists claim they’re going to bring the woolly mammoth back from extinction within years. The ambitious project raises ethical questions about tampering with nature. Should humans play a role in resurrecting extinct species?
Royal Update: Princess Kate’s Message
Princess Kate reacts to the massive show of support she has received. Her new message resonates with the public, highlighting the importance of unity and strength during challenging times.
Severe Weather in the Midwest
All of this, just the leadup, with full on blizzard conditions set to barrel across the plains in the Midwest starting tonight. Jesse Kersch in Minneapolis reports the first weekend of spring filled with rough weather is wrapping up with a whiteout in Williams, Iowa.
Blowing snow is making for hazardous driving conditions as parts of the plains brace for blizzard conditions. Up to 2 inches of snow per hour, paired with powerful winds, could result in Minnesotas Twin Cities seeing half a foot of snow by Tuesday.
Winter Wonderland at Palisades Tahoe
While some may be dreading the late winter storm, it is a welcome sight at Palisades Tahoe in California. The resort has received 27 fresh inches of snow since Friday, creating a winter wonderland for visitors to enjoy.
Severe Weather Threatens the South
Severe weather is also threatening the South through Tuesday, across multiple states. The possibility of hail, tornadoes, and flooding looms large as parts of the Northeast continue to dig out from over 2 feet of snow.
Damage in New York City and Philadelphia
New York City braced for high winds on Saturday, resulting in an uprooted tree landing on a car. Meanwhile, Philadelphia was hit by more than 3 inches of rain. In nearby Chester, Pennsylvania, authorities responded to a tragic incident where two young children playing near a swollen creek slipped on mud and fell into fast-moving water.
Search and Recovery Mission
Tragically, a 6-year-old girl went missing in the incident. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, officials have now transitioned to a recovery mission. Regardless of age or swimming ability, the dangers of severe weather and natural disasters are a sobering reminder of the importance of safety and preparedness.
Severe Weather Alert
The National Weather Service has confirmed the touchdown of at least two tornadoes today – one in Kansas and the other hitting Texas. This severe weather is part of the same storm system that is causing snowfall in the Twin Cities and is expected to continue until Tuesday.
President Trump’s Appeal Deadline
Former President Donald Trump is facing a financial challenge as he has until tomorrow to post a bond of nearly half a billion dollars to appeal a massive judgment for financial fraud. Failure to come up with the money could result in the seizure of some of his properties and assets by the New York Attorney General.
Trump has stated that he has the necessary funds to post the bond, but the deadline looms large as he scrambles to meet the court’s requirements before Monday’s cutoff.
Legal Battle Over Bond Payment
Former President Trump is facing a legal battle over a bond payment that he is required to post by tomorrow. His lawyers have filed a motion to delay the payment, claiming that he does not have the necessary cash. They argue that the current bond demand is practically impossible to meet, as 30 insurance companies have already rejected his terms.
Potential Financial Options
In the motion, it is suggested that Trump could potentially receive a large loan or financial gift from others, have a fire sale of properties, or declare bankruptcy in order to raise the necessary funds. If he fails to pay off the judgment, his assets could be seized by the court. Judgments have already been filed on Trump’s properties, including the Seven Springs estate and Trump National Golf Club in Westchester.
Crucial Deadline Approaching
This deadline coincides with a hearing related to Trump’s pending criminal trial over his alleged scheme to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 Election. The judge is expected to set a trial start date during tomorrow’s hearing, adding further pressure on Trump to come up with the required funds.
Public Lack of Financial Support
Despite these legal and financial challenges, there is no public indication of any major billionaire willing to provide Trump with the necessary funds. This raises questions about Trump’s ability to meet the bond payment deadline and navigate his ongoing legal troubles.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Russian President Seeks Revenge
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is vowing revenge for the horrific terror attack that took place in Russia. Two suspects were charged today as the death toll rises to at least 137, with dozens more still missing. Matt Bradley has the latest on this tragic event.
City Mourns Silence
Today Moscow mourned with a rare silence over the city, two days after enduring its deadliest terror attack in 20 years. The country comes together in solidarity as the death toll rises to 137, including three children. Emergency workers are tirelessly searching for more victims under the rubble of the concert hall, while investigators look for clues.
Survivors Recount Terrifying Moments
One survivor recounted the terrifying moments as gunfire erupted and people tried to run for safety, only to see lifeless bodies on the ground. It was clear to them that there would be no hostage situation and they had to flee to save their lives.
Search for Suspects Continues
Two of the suspects were seen in a video released by Russian authorities as they were being transferred to investigators. However, more than 80 people are still missing, including Igor P’s wife. Family members continue to search among the ambulances and crews for any sign of their loved ones.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility
The Islamic State quickly claimed responsibility for Friday night’s attack, with American intelligence backing up the group’s claim. A video released by the group showed the gunmen filming themselves as they went on a rampage through the city hall, targeting and shooting innocent victims.
Blank Range Implication
Blank Range: how about shoes, but Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have repeatedly implicated Ukraine Americas government fears. Putin will exploit the attacks as a pretext to Rally support for his war in Ukraine. Matt Bradley NBC News
Carnival Cruise Incident
Some terrifying moments for passengers on board a Carnival Cruise after part of that massive ship bursts into flames near the Bahamas. Tonight we are also learning new details about a deadly incident involving two workers on a separate Cruise, here’s Marissa par this weekend.
Passenger Accounts
A relaxing Cruise turning terrifying for passengers holy crap – that is not good Heath. Barnes filmed this video yesterday of flames billowing from the back of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship. What was going through your mind, I was shocked. I mean I looked out there and I’m you’re not supposed to see black smoke and fire shooting out of the TA end of the cruise. The ship was just off the coast of the Bahamas. When Carnival says the fire started in the exhaust funnel during severe weather Id, say 230 245, the loudest thunder lightning clap that I have ever heard in my life happened. It scared us so bad Carnival saying in a statement.
Investigation and Repairs
While we continue to investigate multiple eyewitness reports of a lightning strike, inspection today revealed the damage is more than we first thought and will require an immediate repair. Adding there were, no guests hurt this now, the second time in 2 years, a Carnival Freedom funnel has caught on fire.
Investigation into Holland America Cruise Ship Incident
Bahamian authorities are investigating a deadly incident aboard a Holland America cruise ship. The company reported an accidental steam release in an engineering space that resulted in the deaths of two crew members. Eyewitnesses described seeing a burst of steam erupt from the side of the ship, causing a somber mood among passengers. The captain’s announcement of the incident, with his voice breaking and tears streaming down his face, was described as heartbreaking. The ship has been declared fully operable, but the cause of the incident is still under investigation.
Surge in Home Sales in the US
After a period of sluggishness due to high mortgage rates, there has been an unexpected surge in home sales in the US. Realtors across the country have reported a significant increase in both buyers and sellers entering the market. Tom Hernandez, a realtor in Los Angeles, mentioned that after two years of scarce listings, the market is finally beginning to loosen up. Sales of existing homes rose by 9.5% nationwide in February, marking the largest month-to-month increase in a year. In the western US, home sales skyrocketed by 16%.
Housing Market Trends
This comes even as home prices continue to rise, and mortgage rates, though lower than their peak last year, remain stubbornly high. Trying to see mortgage rates of 3-4% is out of the question. Consumers are understanding that 6-7% are the new normal and they’re just looking for more choices.
Surge in Market Inventory
For one thing, inventory is up for a couple of years now. People have avoided putting their homes on the market because they wanted to hang onto their super low interest rates, but those rates have softened slightly and life happens. People need to move, so that’s starting to change.
Real Estate Opportunities
Newly renovated kitchen, all the appliances stay for home buyers. Those who can brave the high prices, it’s nice to have options. I’m looking for a property to purchase, so recently I see that there is more inventory in the market. The big question now is: is this a momentary surge, or will this spring bring even more of a boost to the housing market?
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NBC News, Los Angeles. Still ahead tonight, heart-pounding video of an attempted kidnapping, quick thinking by that girl’s mother may have saved her life. Plus, what has been lost to the Ice Age for centuries? Now scientists want to revive the long-lost woolly mammoth, but is that really a good idea?
Attempted Kidnapping
We are back now with heart-stopping video of an attempted kidnapping here in New York City, a young girl grabbed right outside her apartment door.
Mother’s Brave Actions
Her mother jumping into action to save her George, so spoke to that mother, about the fight for her daughters, life, terrifying moments all captured on camera. A team entering her Queens apartment is ambushed by a masked man watch again, man dressed in camo, jumping her from behind forcefully grabbing the teen and dragging her away. The woman chasing after her is her mother, Adriana Alvarez.
Mother’s Persistence
“I never heard her scream like that. You werent thinking about your safety at that point. No, no, absolutely not! No, no! Its! My baby cant take her,” Adriana followed, as the man continued to drag her daughter away, the three kicking and fighting all the way down four flights of stairs the harrowing ordeal unfolding.
Attacker Identified
This past January, as her 18-year-old daughter Lex, was coming back home after finishing a morning dog walk. He managed to grab my hair through the door, remember being thrown onto the heater. The NYPD identified the suspect as 25-year-old George Vasilo, her daughter’s former co-worker. He pled not guilty to a slew of charges related to the attack.
Neighbour’s Heroic Intervention
The brawl reached John Vz’s first-floor apartment. “I heard her screaming. She went to my apartment. I started chasing him,” he ran across the street and met her neighbor Gus Bugas, who ran after him. “I threw him on the floor and once I got on top of him, he couldn’t go nowhere.”
Brave Mother Saves Daughter in Harrowing Accident
Alvarez says she suffered a dislocated shoulder and eye injury. Her daughter, amazingly, sustaining minor, knee scrapes price of a mom putting herself In Harms Way but coming up a hero. I just had Angels by my side Im just so grateful and so thankful just to have her back George siss NBC News, New York, so glad shes.
Controversy Surrounding Plans to Bring Woolly Mammoth Back to Life
Okay, we are back in a moment with a controversial new plan to bring the extinct woolly mammoth back to life. It didnt turn out so well in Jurassic Park, so should researchers do it now Prince William and Princess Kate are speaking out following Kates announcement that shes being treated for cancer in a new statement from Kensington Palace, the future king and queen of England are said to Be quote enormously touched by the kind messages from people in the United Kingdom and around the world. The 42 year old, Kate said shes moved by the support and is asking for privacy, as she undergos chemotherapy well for anyone, whos seen Jurassic part and even those who havent its pretty well understood that bringing dinosaurs back to life might get pretty messy really fast. But now in real life theres an ambitious new plan to bring the woolly mammoth out of the Ice Age and into the 21st century, but just because scientists can should they Morgan Chessie has the story at Colossal biosciences in Dallas. The mission is clear: pair Cutting Edge science with high tech tools to reach a goal of prehistoric proportions we less than 5 years away from seeing mammoth back on the planet.
Embracing De-Extinction
Not if its going to happen when its going to happen is simply a function of time. So two really inter, which is why co founder and CEO Ben lamb, says Nows the Time to embrace the term de Extinction, the process of creating an extinct species, or at least an animal that resembles one in colossal case. The Wooly amth, which died off roughly 4000 years ago, the company announced a major breakthrough: how to essentially reprogram the cells of elephants, allowing colossal to then recreate their modern day. Version of a mammoth youd be forgiven.
Scientific Breakthrough
If all this sounds like your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could they didnt stop to think if they should weve heard the Jurassic Park comparison once or twice right now were not taking. You know Dino DNA and putting in frog. Dna were not taking Mammoth DNA and putting in elephant DNA were actually doing it. An exactly reverse Asian elephant DNA to be exact because, according to colossal, its the closest living relative to its prehistoric predecessor, a 99.6 match.
Future Implications
The return of the woolly mammoth essentially starts here. Yes, absolutely we joined Dr ariona Holi lead researcher on the willly mammoth project, so were looking at. Essentially, an Asian elephant in cellular form, thats actually correct colossal, says this process will allow them to not only bring back other extinct animals but also save animals on the brink of Extinction and even improve the environment by restoring the animals to Old habitats.
The Potential Risks of Reviving Mammoths
Even though Colossal admits that this is a major breakthrough, the company does stress don’t expect to see any real-life holy mammoths for at least the next few years. However, in the science community, there are researchers who not only have questions here but are concerned. Dr. Vincent Lynch, who specializes in genetics and evolutionary biology at the University at Buffalo, points out that it’s not really a mammoth, but a mutated ancient elephant. He emphasizes that timing is crucial, as introducing such species back into the ecosystem can have unforeseen consequences.
Ethical and Environmental Concerns
Dr. Lynch explains that the goal is not to replace what was once there, but to introduce an invasive species into an environment where it has never been before. As with any groundbreaking scientific endeavor, there are potential risks involved. Collaboration with top scientists, bioethicists, and conservationists worldwide is essential to mitigate these risks. However, there will always be some level of uncertainty when it comes to such mammoth-sized projects.
A Mammoth-Sized Moonshot Coming Soon
Morgan Chesky of NBC News in Dallas reports on the exciting prospect of the revival of mammoths. This groundbreaking development is a testament to human ingenuity and a significant milestone in genetic engineering. While the world eagerly awaits the first real-life mammoth, it is essential to approach this endeavor with caution and a thorough understanding of the potential repercussions.
NBC Nightly News Update
This Sunday update from NBC Nightly News, delivered by Laura Jarrett, highlights the latest advancements in science and technology. Lester Holt will be back tomorrow with more news and updates. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the most relevant and impactful stories from around the world. Good night from all of us here at NBC News.
