The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast. After the container ship Dali hit the …
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By DAVID McHUGH, ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and PAUL WISEMAN
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3/26/24
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A 420-meter or quarter-mile white steel tube running alongside a railway line in the windswept northern Netherlands could usher in a new era in the transportation of people and freight. The tube is …
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By MIKE CORDER
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3/26/24
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Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee Tuesday released a video on his Truth Social platform urging supporters to …
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By JILL COLVIN
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3/26/24
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Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s are getting together over breakfast. The doughnut chain and the fast food giant unveiled plans on Tuesday to offer Krispy Kreme products at McDonald’s locations across …
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3/26/24
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Baseball technology has come a long way since the days of the Iron Mike. Trajekt Arc uses data to mimic the way balls spin and break from every big league pitcher and has for the first time been …
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By RONALD BLUM
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3/26/24
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A large suburban Philadelphia county has joined dozens of other local governments around the country in suing the oil industry, asserting that major oil producers systematically deceived the public …
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By MICHAEL RUBINKAM
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3/26/24
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Authorities are piecing together what led to the bridge collapse in Baltimore. But so far, we know that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said a large cargo ship lost power and issued a mayday call moments …
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3/26/24
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has threatened to break off diplomatic ties with Israel if the country doesn't comply with a U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for an immediate cease-fire …
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By MANUEL RUEDA
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3/26/24
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Hiring woes may be easing for small businesses. The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.17% in February as the U.S. economy stays strong despite high …
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By MAE ANDERSON
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3/26/24
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Authorities in Pakistan say that a suicide bomber has rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle in the northwest of the country. The blast on Tuesday killed five Chinese nationals and their …
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By RIAZ KHAN
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3/26/24
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U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans are still concerned about high prices and feeling less optimistic about the short-term future. The Conference Board, a business …
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By MATT OTT
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3/26/24
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Visa and MasterCard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, a development that could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars. Swipe fees are paid to Visa, …
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3/26/24
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Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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3/26/24
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A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder. Two High Court judges said they would grant …
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By SYLVIA HUI and JILL LAWLESS
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3/26/24
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Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice. He was released from prison just weeks ago and had inspired voters, many of them …
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By BABACAR DIONE and JACK THOMPSON
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3/26/24
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As government officials debate how to handle the influx of new arrivals, the Girl Scouts — whose Troop 6000 has served kids who live in the shelter system since 2017 — are quietly welcoming …
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By SARA HERSCHANDER of The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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3/26/24
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China says it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over U.S. subsidies for electric vehicles. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it has turned to the WTO dispute settlement …
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3/26/24
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New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021. New Zealand’s allegation comes a day after American and British authorities announced a set of criminal …
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3/26/24
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to sell its electric vehicles in Thailand. It has partnered with several dealers to open showrooms in Bangkok and other cities. The company, which only began …
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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
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3/26/24
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Dozens of tractors have sealed off streets close to European Union headquarters where the 27 EU agriculture ministers are planning to the crisis in the sector that has led to months of protests. The …
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3/26/24
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