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Maryland lawmakers focus on bridge collapse relief as legislative session closes

The Democratic-controlled Maryland General Assembly moved forward with major legislation on Monday as the current legislative session draws to a close. Lawmakers’ top priority was measures aimed at assisting port workers affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “One of Cine Die’s top priorities is to pass port legislation that […]

Japanese Companies Warn that ‘Social Order Could Collapse’ in Age of AI

Two influential Japanese companies have called for new laws to curb AI technology, warning that the new AI era “could lead to the collapse of social order.” Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), Japan’s largest telecommunications company, and newspaper companies Yomiuri ShimbunThe country’s most widely read morning newspaper, with a circulation of about 6 million people, […]

Buttigieg says it would be ‘helpful’ for Trump to weigh in on Key Bridge collapse

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg condemned former President Donald Trump for not speaking about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last month. Buttigieg said it would be “helpful” for the former president to weigh in on the tragedy, during an interview on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki on Sunday. “At a human level, […]

Teams Make $10M Donation to Those Affected by MD Bridge Collapse

Two major sports teams have teamed up to help those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26th. MLB’s Orioles and NFL’s Ravens will donate $10 million to a fund to support “victim families, longshoremen, first responders and others” involved in the tragedy, ESPN reported. report Friday. In social […]

Body of third Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered, 3 still missing

The body of the third construction worker killed last week when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after colliding with a cargo ship was recovered Friday, authorities said. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday night that Mayor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 38, was rescued from the Patapsco River. “Tonight, joint forces announced that divers were able to […]

Baltimore bridge collapse: House Freedom Caucus demands limits on federal rebuild funding

The House Freedom Caucus is calling for federal funds earmarked for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to be offset with cuts in other areas and to be dedicated exclusively to structural repairs. The ultra-conservative Republican group is asserting its official position as federal authorities work with the Maryland state government to assess […]

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, […]

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 […]