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Anthropologists used computer simulations to map possible rapid migration routes of Neanderthals across Eurasia, suggesting they could have traveled over 2,000 miles in less than 2,000 years during warm periods, primarily following river valleys and crossing challenging terrains, which sheds light on their interactions with other ancient human groups.
The US has closed a border crossing in Texas to vehicles and limited traffic at another crossing in Arizona in response to increased levels of illegal entries. The closures and reductions in vehicle entries are aimed at shifting more resources to address the ongoing migration surge. The Border Patrol's Tucson sector, which includes the remote desert crossing in Lukeville, has become the busiest sector along the US-Mexico border. The staffing cuts to legal trade and travel are a response to the demands for processing individuals who cross the border illegally, often to seek asylum.
The US has closed a border crossing in Texas to vehicles and limited traffic at another crossing in Arizona in response to increasing illegal entries. The closures and reductions in vehicle entries are aimed at shifting more resources to address the surge in migration along these routes. The Border Patrol's Tucson sector, which includes the remote desert crossing in Lukeville, has experienced a significant increase in migration in recent months. The move comes as the US continues to see heightened levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, driven by smugglers spreading disinformation and preying on vulnerable individuals.
The US-Mexico border has been identified as the deadliest land migration route in the world, with at least 686 deaths and disappearances recorded last year. The International Organization for Migration documented a total of 1,457 fatalities along migration routes in the Americas in 2022, marking the deadliest year on record in the region. The majority of these deaths are attributed to the lack of safe and regular mobility options, forcing migrants to take perilous routes. The Caribbean saw a significant increase in deaths, with 350 fatalities recorded in 2022. The report emphasizes the urgent need for better data and the creation of safe migration routes to reduce deaths during migration.