US AND CANADA

BEFORE THE BRIDGE COLLAPSE, THE DALI HAD LOST POWER TWICE

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In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a catastrophic event unfolded at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the container ship Dali, responsible for the collapse, lost power twice before striking a pillar, leading to a tragic outcome.

VCU GRADUATES STAGE WALKOUT DURING GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN'S COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

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In a remarkable display of dissent, dozens of graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) staged a walkout during Governor Glenn Youngkin’s commencement speech. The decision to leave the ceremony was fueled, in part, by the governor’s remarks concerning campus protests.

MELINDA FRENCH GATES STEPS DOWN FROM BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

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In a move that reverberates through the world of philanthropy, Melinda French Gates has announced her resignation as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a position she has held since its inception in 2000. The decision, made public on Monday, marks a significant shift in the landscape of global charitable endeavors.

BLINKEN ARRIVES IN KYIV TO REASSURE UKRAINE OF US SUPPORT

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in a move aimed at reassuring the country of US support during its ongoing conflict with Russia. This diplomatic trip marks Blinken’s fourth visit to Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS KICKER CRITICIZES PRESIDENT BIDEN'S ABORTION STANCE

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Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker recently made headlines with his commencement speech at the private Benedictine College in Kansas. During his address, Butker criticized President Joe Biden's support of abortion rights as a Catholic. He branded Biden's stance on this contentious issue as "delusional" and highlighted the pervasiveness of disorder in the U.S. due to bad policies and poor leadership.

PART OF COLLAPSED BALTIMORE BRIDGE DEMOLISHED

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Demolition experts used explosives on Monday to remove part of a collapsed bridge in Baltimore and free a cargo ship that has been trapped since it rammed into the structure in March.

US GOVERNMENT SET TO INVEST $32 BILLION IN IT'S AI REGULATION

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The $32 billion budget allocation is a clear indicator of the importance the Senate places on AI as a cornerstone of future innovation. This funding is intended to support key organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation, ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of AI research and development.

KAMALA HARRIS UTTERS PROFANITY IN ADVICE TO YOUNG AMERICANS

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Vice President Kamala Harris used a profanity on Monday while offering advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders about how to break through barriers.