1. Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse
What You Need to Know:
The search for survivors has come to an end while the search for answers continues following the catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland at 1:30 Tuesday morning. It happened when a large cargo ship struck a support beam off the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse. The 1,000 foot-long vessel was in the first minutes of departure from Baltimore, ferrying vehicles headed for Sri Lanka.
Questions have been asked about the cargo ship that was involved in a 2016 collision. Among the current queries, the upkeep of the ship, methods of operation and what led to the “May Day” call. The call from the ship to indicate distress, may have saved an unknown number of lives as an official moved quickly to stop traffic crossing the bridge.
According to USA Today, the vessel, named Dali, “lost propulsion leaving port and its crew lost control of the ship, prompting the crew to alert Maryland officials of a possible collision, an unclassified Department of Homeland Security report revealed Tuesday.”
2. Vice President Kamala Harris Solves Shootings
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Vice President Kamala Harris Solves Shootings
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What You Need to Know:
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced two significant measures aimed at curbing gun violence during her visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. These solutions, addressing the urgent need to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals in crisis, come as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance school safety and prevent tragic incidents of gun violence.
With school shootings remaining a persistent threat to American communities, Harris emphasized the importance of proactive measures to safeguard students and educators. According to data…
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