Biden heads off bridge collapse scrutiny with trip to Baltimore
President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to survey the cleanup of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge as his administration attempts to head off past criticism over his handling of catastrophic events. Since a cargo ship collided with the bridge last week, killing six people, Biden has sent several high-ranking administration officials, […]
US Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen Port of Baltimore by end of April after Key Bridge collapse
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a tentative schedule for opening limited access channels to restore safe navigation in and out of the country. port of baltimore After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cutting off a vital waterway. The USACE announced plans to open the 80-foot-wide, 35-foot-deep channel by the end […]
Can Georgia, South Carolina ports help after the Baltimore bridge collapse?
(The Center Square) — Georgia and South Carolina port officials say they are willing to help their counterparts in Baltimore until their port resumes normal service after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “Customers are still evaluating all their options in the market for Baltimore cargo,” the Georgia Ports Authority said in a statement. “Many will […]
REPORT: Driver Credits Police, Late Passenger She Was Picking Up With Saving Her Life From Bridge Collapse
Gayle Fairman, an uber driver, credited a late passenger and the police for preventing her from being on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed Tuesday, WBALTV 11 reported Thursday. Fairman received a call early Tuesday morning to pick up a passenger at an Amazon facilities in Sparrow Point and drive this person to […]
City of Baltimore to provide $1M in subsidies for workers impacted by bridge collapse
FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin gives an update on cleanup efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on “Claman Countdown.” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday that the city will provide $1 million in funding to subsidize wages for workers affected by the city’s temporary closure. port of baltimore After the […]
Maryland crane used to clean up bridge collapse also was used for a 1970s CIA mission
These days, a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 (nicknamed “Chessie”) has been tasked with the grueling task of salvaging shattered steel from last week’s deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. I have taken on many jobs over the decades. But Crane’s most notable activity, until last week, was helping the CIA recover part of a […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: Underwater 3D images show mangled remains of Francis Scott Key Bridge
Photos released by the U.S. Navy show the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge lying at the bottom of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the 3D images online Tuesday. These were provided by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Salvage and Diving Supervisor (SUPSALV) and were […]
Lawsuits likely to follow from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
After the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, people were in shock. However, as people have come to terms with the reality and processed what occurred, they now have some questions, such as why the Biden administration has promised that the federal government will pay for the bridge cleanup and rebuild when there […]
Multiple Buildings Collapse Following 7.5 Earthquake
Taiwan suffered extensive damage on Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake caused multiple buildings to collapse. “A powerful earthquake has struck off the coast of Taiwan, shaking the entire island and causing buildings to collapse in at least one town.” guardian report on tuesday. “Japan has issued a tsunami warning for the southern Japanese archipelago […]
Trapped vessels navigate Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse
FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin gives an update on cleanup efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on “Claman Countdown.” of port of baltimore It opened a temporary channel Monday for some tugboats and barges stuck in the port after a bridge collapsed last week. Work continues to broadly restore commercial […]