Washington Post: “The horde of Brood X cicadas that rose from the earth after 17 years underground have proved their determination to leave a mark before they die off in a few weeks. The shrill, winged insects have driven tourism, inspired new food trends, and even caused a car crash in Ohio. On Tuesday night, the busy bugs claimed another surprising accomplishment: Grounding the White House press corps as it headed to Europe for President Biden’s first overseas trip in office. ‘The White House press charter, flying from Dulles to Europe ahead of President Biden, has been delayed for hours – due to mechanical issues caused by cicadas,’ Jonathan Lemire, a reporter for the Associated Press, said in a tweet late Tuesday. ‘Yes. Cicadas.’ Reporters gathered at a Marriott Hotel near Dulles International Airport were told by a White House aide that the insects had flown into the engine, causing mechanical problems that required the airline to obtain a new plane and a new captain for the flight. The journalists ended up delayed more than five hours.”