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Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end

Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Georgians head to the polls in pivotal parliamentary election

Voters will decide if Georgian Dream party, in power since 2012, will secure another four-years, having shifted the country closer to Russia. Georgians have headed to the polls in a pivotal ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Georgian opposition dismayed by western response to ‘falsification’ of election

‘We need our friends’, say pro-European parties ahead of mass demonstrations in Tbilisi

World - Financial Times - October 28

Thousands of Georgians demonstrate against contested election results

Mood among protesters is one of deflation as some say Georgian Dream has already won. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in the capital, Tbilisi, to rally against the results of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

3 People Killed and 4 Injured in Mississippi Bridge Collapse

A bridge over the Strong River in Simpson County that was being demolished collapsed in a “work site accident,” the authorities said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

US gets $100m settlement for Baltimore bridge collapse

The US justice department sued the owners of the Dali container ship after it crashed into a bridge in Baltimore in March.

Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge

Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.

Georgian government officials raid American think tank staff members' homes

Georgian government officials raided the homes of local staff of an American think tank who work on tracking Russian disinformation, raising alarm among prodemocracy activists, civil society groups ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

High stakes in Georgian election as voters decide path in Europe

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Ruling party ahead in key Georgian election, preliminary results show

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Ruling party leads Georgian election; opposition says vote 'stolen'

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Georgian president accuses government of working with Russia to influence weekend election

World - ABC News - October 28

Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'

Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says

MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

3 people killed, several injured in Mississippi bridge collapse

The bridge was closed to traffic when it collapsed while a work crew was prepping it for demolition, authorities said.

Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'

Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.

A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapse

As the dust settled after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, residents of Turner Station found themselves facing an uncertain future.

Biden mourns ‘devastation’ of bridge collapse at Georgia’s Sapelo Island

President Biden released a statement mourning the “devastation” after a bridge collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, killing 7 people. “We are heartbroken to learn about the ferry dock walkway ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Operators of vessel that destroyed Baltimore's Key Bridge to pay nearly $102M: DOJ

The operators of the vessel that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge have agreed to pay nearly $102 million for costs stemming from the federal response.

Owner, operator of ship that rammed into Baltimore bridge settles with DOJ

The owner and operator of the cargo ship that rammed and caused the collapse of a Baltimore bridge earlier this year settled a civil lawsuit that was brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) last ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Companies to Pay $101.9 Million to Settle Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit

The suit by the Justice Department was filed last month and laid out what investigators had learned about the ship’s short and catastrophic journey.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Cohere launches new AI models to bridge global language divide

Cohere released two new open weight AI models from its Aya initiative that looks to expand LLM performance for languages other than English.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

China bridge demolitions misrepresented in posts about N.Korea destroying links with South

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Ship Owner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Will Pay $102 Million for Cleanup

Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and manager Synergy Marine Group will pay the Justice Department for damages, but the money will not cover the estimated $2 billion cost of replacing the Francis Scott Key ...

Business - Inc. - October 25

Why A Bridge Deal Makes Sense For St. Louis Blues, Jake Neighbours

2020 first-round pick signed two-year, $7.5 million extension Tuesday, can use teammates, past Blues as examples for future contract; could have been RFA next summer, will be RFA again when next ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

"Beg-Knows America": Stories on Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge

In this week's "Beg-Knows America," David Begnaud heads to Chattanooga, connecting with locals who share their personal journeys and inspiring acts of kindness.

Two men find purpose on Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge

In a 48-hour journey through Chattanooga, CBS News contributor David Begnaud found two men whose stories of compassion and self-expression reveal the power of human connection.

Yellowstone, Denali Bridges Among Dozens Included in Federal Upgrade Grants

Outdated bridges across the country will see an infusion of federal dollars from a Biden administration infrastructure law.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Jeff Bridges 'going through the grieving process' after election

Jeff Bridges says he's trying to be positive even as he's "going through the grieving process" following former President Trump's election win. "I'm especially glad you're here," Jimmy Kimmel, a ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Leon Bridges on new album, tour and staying grounded in Texas roots

Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.

Leon Bridges on returning to his Texas roots with new album

Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.

On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...

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