George Washington, Verrazzano bridges vulnerable to similar collapse as Baltimore’s Key Bridge, US warns
New York’s George Washington Bridge and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge are vulnerable to the same catastrophic collapse of the domino effect that brought down Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, a new analysis warns. Officials had previously discovered that the Key Bridge was designed in such a way that if one of the span’s steel components failed, the […]
Engineers begin removing Baltimore Key Bridge’s mangled wreckage | Baltimore bridge collapse
Engineers removed the destroyed remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River outside Baltimore as federal and Maryland officials stressed Sunday that the health of the nation’s economy depends on it. The dangerous and complicated task of removing it began. Officials took to Sunday’s political talk show to praise the emergency teams […]
The spirit that built skyscrapers will rebuild bridges
I’m tired of hearing about our limitations. This week’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is an incredible heroic story of police and first responders who did exactly the right thing, quickly, and saved countless lives. But I’m really tired of hearing how long it will take to recover from this catastrophe and how bad things […]
Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges teaches second-graders for a day
Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges knew exactly what would happen to him if he didn’t make it to the NBA, and with help from his local public school, he was able to make that dream come true this month. The small forward became a teacher for a day, coaching students in math class and on […]
These major US bridges fell after being struck by ships and barges
A container ship crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning and fell into the river below. From 1960 to 2015, there were 35 major bridge collapses due to ship or barge collisions around the world, resulting in a total of 342 deaths, according to a 2018 report by the World Water Transport […]
Rockets offered Jalen Green, draft picks to Nets for Mikal Bridges, but were turned down
of houston rockets reportedly provided brooklyn nets This blockbuster deal was supposed to send Mikal Bridges to Houston and send Jalen Green and a draft pick back to Brooklyn. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Nets turned down the offer at the trade deadline, and the two teams have been heading in opposite directions […]
Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS
One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers who rely on GPS can’t cross Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run Bridge, despite signs such as flashing signs to deter vehicles that are too tall or too heavy from crossing. Pass frequently. The driver could face a $5,000 fine from the […]
Mikal Bridges plays in 500th consecutive game in Nets’ loss
Mikal Bridges reached an impressive milestone Tuesday night. The Nets’ Ironman played in his 500th consecutive game in the team’s 104-91 loss to the Pelicans at Barclays Center, making it the longest active streak in the NBA. Bridges has yet to miss a game since debuting with the Suns in the 2018-19 season. During the […]
Mikal Bridges’ much-needed Nets breakout sparked by Cam Thomas’ return
It took a while, but Mikal Bridges showed signs of coming out of his multi-week funk. The fact that he accomplished that while Cam Thomas also had a strong game bodes well for Brooklyn. Bridges had 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in Sunday’s blowout win at Cleveland. He made 9 of […]
Nets’ Mikal Bridges found old self in shooting surge against Hawks
Mikal Bridges couldn’t help but smile, something that has been missing for the past few weeks. The Nets star scored 38 points on 14-of-26 field goals and 5-of-10 3-pointers in his team’s 114-102 win over the Hawks on Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center. I just mentioned. — after defeating the Hawks in the first of […]