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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Tells Baltimore: Your Nation Has Your Back'

President Biden promised swift action to rebuild the collapsed bridge in Baltimore.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has had far-reaching impacts on the community and supply chains. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Calls on Congress to Fund Baltimore Bridge RecoveryBut There's Already Resistance

President Biden vows federal funding for Baltimore bridge rebuilding.
Republicans push back on using federal funds for entire bridge cost. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to Visit Site of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Friday

President Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, meet families, assess wreckage.
Biden pledges federal support for bridge reconstruction, potential announcement of emergency funding package. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Outrageous': House Republican Slams Biden Over Promise to Use Federal Funds On Collapsed Baltimore Bridge

Rep. Dan Meuser criticizes President Biden's plan to use federal funds for the collapsed bridge.
Meuser questions liability of the Singapore government for damages. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is touring collapsed Baltimore bridge where recovery effort has political overtones

Biden visits collapsed Key Bridge in Baltimore to assess cleanup efforts
Immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador among workers on the collapsed bridge
Federal government to cover cost of reconstructing the bridge [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Baltimore bridge's collapse is the target of anti-DEI rhetoric

Critics on the right shifted focus to attacks on Mayor Brandon Scott's race rather than discussing the implications of the bridge collapse.
The bridge failure was blamed on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies by some critics, disregarding the actual reasons behind the collapse. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Will Visit Baltimore Next Week After Bridge Collapse

President Biden to visit Baltimore after bridge collapse crisis.
$60 million in emergency relief towards bridge reconstruction.
Economic impact on port workers and regional economy. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Science

A Structural Engineer Explains Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed

Cargo ship collision caused major bridge collapse in Baltimore
Eight construction workers missing after bridge collapse [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US news

Body of Final Victim in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is Found

Recovery efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore concluded after finding the final victim, Jose Mynor Lopez. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
New York City

Body of Fifth Victim in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is Recovered

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge resulted in the tragic deaths of several construction workers, with recovery efforts continuing. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Baltimore mayor faces racist attacks after bridge collapse

Critics shifted focus to attack Mayor Scott's race instead of discussing the bridge collapse's implications.
Right-wing critics blamed DEI policies for the bridge collapse and attacked Black officials like Mayor Scott and Gov. Moore. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Why We Care About Some Transportation Tragedies More Than Others - Streetsblog USA

American media and officials are investigating the multiple failures leading to the collapse of the Baltimore bridge.
Discussion surrounding the bridge collapse sparks debates on infrastructure issues and the urgency needed to address car crash fatalities. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Efforts underway to remove Baltimore bridge ruins; search suspended for 4 workers presumed dead

Search for missing workers suspended after bridge collapse.
Details revealed about the timeline leading up to the ship's crash. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Why the Baltimore bridge collapsed so quickly

The impact of a container ship on the Francis Scott Key truss bridge caused a major collapse in a matter of seconds.
Steel structures, although seemingly strong, can fold under extreme force, leading to catastrophic failures. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

New York State ready to assist commerce following bridge collapse
Mike Tyson launches cannabis-infused gummies shaped like ears [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

After dramatic Baltimore bridge collapse, Healey meets with experts to discuss bridge safety in Massachusetts

More than 600 bridges in Massachusetts are structurally deficient, does not mean unsafe.
Governor Healey is convening state leaders to discuss bridge safety protocols for over 7,000 bridges in Massachusetts. [ more ]
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