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Today’s high tales
Authorities have recovered the our bodies of two development staff from the location of the Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Four folks stay lacking and are presumed useless. Federal officers are nonetheless within the early stages of their investigation into what prompted a container ship to crash into the bridge. Here’s what we know so far.
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by the Dali container vessel sending automobiles into the Patapsco River as considered from Riviera Beach MD on March 26, 2024.
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by the Dali container vessel sending automobiles into the Patapsco River as considered from Riviera Beach MD on March 26, 2024.
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- Investigators shared a timeline revealing that the accident happened in a matter of minutes, NPR’s Joel Rose tells Up First. They’ve reviewed about six hours of audio and information from the ship’s voyage information recorder. It’s not as subtle as a airplane’s black field, so investigators say they might want to depend on different data sources, together with crew interviews, which have already begun. It was additionally revealed that the ship was carrying hazardous supplies. Though a few of the containers have been breached, the Coast Guard says there’s at the moment no risk to the general public.
- The collapse is predicted to have an effect on provide chains for cars, coal and sugar, in addition to warehousing and trucking operations.Â
Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut died yesterday at 82 on account of complications from a fall. As Al Gore’s operating mate in 2000, he turned the primary Jewish American on a presidential ticket for a significant get together. His centrist politics typically angered Democrats. In 2006, he misplaced a Democratic Senate main however received reelection as an Independent.
- During his time within the U.S. Senate, Lieberman was most well-known for creating the Department of Homeland Security after the 9/11 assaults, NPR community reporter Molly Ingram stories from WSHU in Connecticut. He additionally helped repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” clearing the best way for LGBTQ+ folks to be out within the navy. People in his house state have reacted with shock, as he was holding occasions selling his bipartisan No Labels group just a few weeks in the past.Â
The Walt Disney Company and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits in state courtroom. The settlement ends a battle that started in 2022 when DeSantis passed the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law proscribing how colleges focus on gender and sexual orientation. The two sides say they’re now able to work collectively on operations and plans to broaden Walt Disney World — one of many state’s premier vacationer locations.
- “When you get to it, tourism is a big business in Florida,” and both sides come out of this settlement looking like winners, NPR’s Greg Allen says. He explains that for DeSantis, preventing with one of many state’s hottest vacationer points of interest by no means appeared like a profitable technique. And now, Disney can put the political and legal battle behind it to concentrate on enhancing its Orlando theme park.Â
Picture present
Hundreds walked the 1.2-mile loop, cautious to not run, spill or drop something.
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Hundreds walked the 1.2-mile loop, cautious to not run, spill or drop something.
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Thousands of spectators gathered in Paris on Sunday to look at greater than 200 servers hurtle down the streets as a part of the “Course des Cafés” competitors. It’s a newly revived model of a centuries-old race. The objective? Carry a tray loaded with a croissant, a full water glass, and an empty espresso cup via a 1.2-mile loop as shortly as attainable and cross the end line with out operating, spilling, or carrying the tray with two fingers on the identical time.
See pictures of this celebration of France’s café tradition and learn why participants are so passionate concerning the trade.
Since it was first accepted to be used in 2000, mifepristone has been utilized by thousands and thousands of girls to offer abortions and handle miscarriages.
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Since it was first accepted to be used in 2000, mifepristone has been utilized by thousands and thousands of girls to offer abortions and handle miscarriages.
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Attorneys gathered earlier than the Supreme Court this week to argue whether or not entry to mifepristone — one among two medication utilized in most treatment abortions — ought to be restricted. Though it is generally known as the “abortion pill,” NPR readers final 12 months shared different methods the treatment has performed an necessary position of their lives.
Listen to tales of how listeners have used mifepristone for miscarriages, throughout their fertility journey and extra. You also can read their stories here.
three issues to know earlier than you go
NFL house owners voted this week to dramatically change guidelines round kickoffs — together with the elimination of a staff’s potential to aim a shock onside kick, just like the Jacksonville Jaguars did in a 2022 recreation in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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NFL house owners voted this week to dramatically change guidelines round kickoffs — together with the elimination of a staff’s potential to aim a shock onside kick, just like the Jacksonville Jaguars did in a 2022 recreation in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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- Football followers will see a big change to one of many sport’s most iconic performs within the upcoming NFL season. Owners voted to radically change kickoffs to cut back accidents and make the play extra thrilling.Â
- The Carnegie Mellon Foundation has awarded three $1 million grants to theaters in New Haven, Conn., Portland, Ore., and Louisville, Ky. The theater leaders have sturdy data of advocating for their theaters and communities in addition to supporting native artists.
- In 2005, then-college scholar Kathryn Fumie severely burned herself when a hard-boiled egg exploded in her face. An EMT and unsung hero helped her keep calm and really feel much less alone as she made her strategy to the hospital.Â
This e-newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.
