What To Know About the Dali Vessel

Published: Thu, 03/28/24

The cargo ship Dali, carrying under half of its 10,000 container capacity, contributed to the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse due to its size and a steering failure, despite passing inspections.Insert Preheader


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What To Know About the Dali Vessel 

Associated Press

The cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized vessel for nearly 10,000 containers, had under half during the Baltimore Bridge collapse. Despite passing inspections, its size and steering failure were key to the disaster.

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Majority Disapprove of Israel in Gaza

Gallup

U.S. approval of Israeli military actions in Gaza has dropped from 50% to 36% since November, with a current disapproval rate of 55% amidst a five-month conflict of casualties and destruction.

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Centrist Joe Lieberman Gone at 82

Hartford Courant

Former Senator Joseph Lieberman from Connecticut, remembered for his bipartisan efforts and key legislative contributions, passed away at 82, eliciting nationwide condolences from politicians.

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Bankman-Fried Learns Sentence Today

Yahoo! Finance

SBF faces sentencing for FTX fraud, with a 40-50-year recommendation from prosecutors and a 6.5-year plea from his defense, emphasizing his autism and non-materialism for a milder sentence.

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RFK Jr. Veep Pick as Game Changer

The Hill

RFK Jr’s VP pick, Nicole Shanahan, is a major asset to his campaign as she can attract diverse voter groups and overcome ballot access challenges with her unique background and resources.

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Who Is Buying Truth Social Stock?

USA Today

Truth Social's stock price soared after going public, drawing investors beyond Trump supporters for quick gains amid warnings of its high volatility, echoing the "meme stock" craze.

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ESPN Pursues Kelce

The Athletic

ESPN is revamping "Monday Night Football" pregame, eyeing retired Eagles center Jason Kelce as a major addition amid interest from other networks and changes to their broadcast team.

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Powerball Pot Rises to $935 Million

NBC News

The Powerball jackpot reached $935 million after no winners in the latest drawing, extending 37 drawings without a jackpot win, following a New Jersey player's $1.13 billion Mega Millions win.

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PA Ballot Rule Upheld

ABC News

A federal appeals court says a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to put accurate handwritten dates on the outside envelopes of their mail-in ballots doesn't run afoul of a civil rights law.

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DeSantis Teams With Flash Shelton

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

DeSantis signed HB 621 to combat squatting by enabling quicker, legal squatter removal and increasing criminal penalties, aiming to protect homeowners and streamline the eviction process.

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Greenfield: Why McDaniel Flopped

Politico

Jeff Greenfield discusses his shift from political operative to media analyst, using McDaniel's NBC controversy to highlight the critical need for transparency and unbiased analysis in journalism.

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Three U.S. Presidents Together Tonight

CNN

Obama, alongside Clinton, is ramping up support for Biden's campaign, engaging in fundraising, strategic advising, and public appearances to mobilize voters and strengthen Biden's candidacy.

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Ohtani Scandal Timeline–It's Not Over

Los Angeles Times

The scandal involving Ohtani's interpreter Mizuhara and the embezzlement of funds for gambling debts highlights financial oversight concerns and suggests ongoing unresolved legal issues.

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Do Three Things To Avoid Dementia

Daily Mail

Less alcohol, avoiding traffic pollution, and reducing sugar intake are the three most effective strategies to lower dementia risk, targeting a brain "weak spot" vulnerable to early degeneration.

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IDF Uses Facial Recognition in Gaza

The Times of Israel

The IDF is using AI-powered facial recognition technology in Gaza to identify and detain Palestinian suspects, initially deployed for locating Israeli hostages but now increasingly used on Palestinians.

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Trump Sells $60 Bibles

CNBC

Trump and Lee Greenwood are promoting a $59.99 "God Bless the U.S.A. Bible," presenting it as an effort to reinforce religious values while claiming sales do not fund his political campaign.

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RFK Jr. Moves Closer to Debate Stage

RealClearPolitics

With Shanahan selected as his VP, RFK Jr. might just have scored a ticket closer to the debate stage, shaking up the usual two-party dynamic and displaying his campaign as a serious contender.

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When Carol Burnett Met the King

People

Carol Burnett recounted her difficult performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" before Elvis Presley, describing him as "very sweet" and sharing a humorous anecdote inspired by Presley's fame.

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The Coming Animal Species Shift

Phys.org

By 2100, climate change could cause wildlife turnover in North American cities, with predictions showing varied impacts based on emissions, leading to new species in some cities and losses in others.

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Et Tu Jon Stewart?

New York Post

Stewart is criticized for overvaluing his NYC home by 829%, highlighting a potential hypocrisy given his criticism of Trump for similar practices in property valuation and taxation ethics.

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$10M for 'Blackcat' Hackers Info

For the Left

The US is offering $10 million for information on the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang, which disrupted UnitedHealth's payments and caused over $14 billion in medical claim backlogs. 

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40K Expected at White House Easter Roll

For the Right

Around 40,000 are expected at this year's "EGG-ucation" White House Easter Egg Roll, revamped by Jill Biden to include educational activities on farming, healthy eating, and exercise. 

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