Today

Here are some interesting articles for today, March 24, 2026:

- The Indian government is considering a bill to remove transgender people's right to self-perceived gender identity and redefine the term "transgender person" ¹.
- Israel and Iran are experiencing heightened tensions, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to protect Israel's interests after speaking with US President Donald Trump.
- The 2026 "Dirty Dozen" produce list reveals nearly 100% of tested fruits and veggies contain pesticide residues, including "forever chemicals".
- Mortgage rates are up, with 30-year fixed rates climbing to 6.43% ².
- The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could limit mail-in ballots, potentially impacting the upcoming midterm elections ³.
Here are some interesting news stories for today:

- *NEMA Receives 708 Stranded Nigerians from Niger*: The National Emergency Management Agency received 708 Nigerians who were stranded in Niger Republic, with 292 male adults and children, and 416 female adults and children.
- *NLC Rejects N6tn Bailout for Power Companies*: The Nigeria Labour Congress rejected the government's proposed N6tn bailout for power generation companies, calling it a short-term measure that fails to address the country's chronic energy crisis.
- *Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate*: The Naira weakened by approximately 2.48% against the US Dollar, with the exchange rate at ₦1,388.38 as of today.
- *ICPC to Arraign El-Rufai*: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption-related offences.
- *Terrorists Bomb Niger Bridge*: Suspected terrorists bombed a bridge in Niger State, killing at least eight people ¹ ² ³.