Cruise Ship Virus Outbreaks Why They Happen and How They Re Mitigated
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How cruises are impacted by Baltimore bridge collapse
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the harbor has been closed to marine traffic causing Carnival Cruise Line to reroute some ships.CBS News - Top stories -
Passenger overboard from cruise ship, firm says
The man was reported missing from the MSC Euribia which left Southampton on 15 March.BBC News - Top stories -
2 crew members die during 'incident' on Holland America cruise ship
Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship's engineering spaceABC News - Top stories -
2 Holland America crew members die during "incident" on cruise ship
Authorities were notified and the cause of the accident is being investigated, the cruise line said.CBS News - World -
2 crew members die on Holland America ship; fire breaks out on Carnival cruise
Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship’s engineering space, the cruise line said.NBC News - Top stories -
Carnival cruise ship catches fire for second time in 2 years
Eyewitnesses said that a lightning strike may have sparked the fire on the Carnival Freedom, a claim that Carnival said "is being investigated."CBS News - Top stories -
2 crew members die during 'incident' on Holland America cruise ship
Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship's engineering spaceABC News - Entertainment -
How the Key Bridge crash happened
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a massive cargo ship struck one of its support columns. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how such a crash could happen.CBS News - Top stories -
Cruise Ship Passenger Who Fell Overboard Texted Wife About Feeling Seasick Before Going Missing
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How difficult is it to operate a massive container ship?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.CBS News - Top stories -
How a US bridge collapsed after being struck by a ship
A huge search operation is under way after the bridge in Maryland snapped and plunged into the water.BBC News - Top stories -
How shipping containers can make or break the global economy
Global trade requires shipping containers. China is responsible for over 95% of shipping-container production, potentially making U.S. businesses vulnerable.CNBC - Business -
Investigation into how ship lost power before bridge collapse
Officials are investigating how the cargo ship lost power before striking a support column on Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. Recovery efforts for missing workers who were on the bridge continued Wednesday. Kris Van Cleave has the ...CBS News - Top stories -
The US must address more than LNG to mitigate climate change
While the Biden administration intended to send a message about addressing climate change, it is important to place the LNG story within the broader emissions context.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Overlooked No More: Yvonne Barr, Who Helped Discover a Cancer-Causing Virus
A virologist, she worked with the pathologist Anthony Epstein, who died last month, in finding for the first time that a virus that could cause cancer. It’s known as the Epstein-Barr virus.The New York Times - Health -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the Baltimore bridge stood little chance against a fully loaded cargo ship
Engineering experts say that while bridges have some built-in defenses against collisions, this one was likely too extreme to withstand.NBC News - Top stories -
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.The New York Times - Health -
Ex-officials of Massachusetts veterans' home with deadly COVID outbreak avoid prison
Two former officials of a veterans’ nursing home in Massachusetts that had a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 settled their cases Tuesday to avoid prison, according to the state attorney general. Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of Holyoke ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Dengue fever outbreak in Puerto Rico creates public health emergency
Puerto Rico dengue fever cases "have exceeded historical figures," Puerto Rico Health Secretary Carlos Mellado stated, declaring a public health emergency in an effort to curb the rising cases.NBC News - Top stories -
Why did the NFL change the kickoff rule and how will it be implemented?
NFL owners were busy this week, approving a series of rule changes that address player safety, overhaul the kickoff and expanding the use of instant replayABC News - Sports - NFL -
Run it back! Re-ranking the Sweet 16 teams by title chances
UConn is a wrecking ball, Duke appears to have shaken off its first-round rust and Purdue is on a mission. Let's size up the men's teams that are still dancing.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Run it back! Re-ranking the Sweet 16 by title chances
No. 1 hasn't changed, as the Gamecocks have been untouchable. Beyond that, it looks like Caitlin Clark's Hawkeyes will have their work cut out for them.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What we learned: Iowa ekes by, USC has a historic win and it's chalk all the way
Here's how Monday played out, including UConn, USC and Caitlin Clark's historic nights.ESPN - Sports -
Jannik Sinner cruises into Miami semis as Collins and Azarenka progress
Australian Open champion faces rematch with MedvedevAzarenka still in contention to win fourth Miami Open titleJannik Sinner eased past Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open on Wednesday where the second seed will face ...The Guardian - World -
'What's happened to thrusting, confident Scotland?'
The joy of the autumn has dwindled and now all Scotland can see are problems. What has gone wrong for Steve Clarke's squad?BBC News - Top stories -
Yankees 2024 transaction tracker: Oscar Gonzalez, Dennis Santana headline five re-assigned to minors
Here is a look at the latest Yankees roster moves...Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster says she won't seek re-election in N.H. swing district
Rep. Annie Kuster, a Democrat in a competitive New Hampshire district, announced Wednesday she won’t seek re-election this year.NBC News - Politics -
Biden's case for re-election is improving, but his polling against Trump is still shaky
In 2020, surveys showed Biden consistently leading Trump nationally and in swing states, often by wide margins. But this time, the polls show Biden in a more precarious position.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Shipping giant Maersk confirms it chartered ship that collided with Baltimore bridge
"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," Maersk said in a statement.CNBC - Business -
Poland activates its air force after a Russian cruise missile violated its airspace during a huge attack on Ukraine
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March Madness: San Diego State cruises past Yale to set up title game rematch with UConn in Sweet 16
SDSU will get another shot at UConn on Thursday night in Boston after last year's national championship game.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
7 things from women's soccer: A not-so Clásico; Bayern cruise; Man City win derby
It was another action-packed weekend of women's football across Europe as Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid and Man City overcame United.ESPN - Sports -
The $27 Trillion Treasury Market Is Only Getting Bigger
More debt, different buyers and increased regulation pose challenges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Brazen Yogurt Heist Shows How Cyber Gangs Are Hijacking U.S. Goods
Thieves intercepted a refrigerated container bound for Florida and demanded a $40,000 ransom—part of a surge in fraud that has frustrated freight haulers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Repeated Raids in Gaza Raise Prospect of Endless War
An emerging insurgency in parts of the enclave that Israeli forces previously cleared threatens to extend the fighting.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage
Efforts to draft young men are hampered by politics, demographics and Ukrainians’ growing reluctance to join the military.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Senegal Votes in an Election That Almost Didn’t Happen
The top opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, is barred from running. So Sunday’s vote is widely seen as a choice between his handpicked candidate and the departing president’s designated successor.The New York Times - World -
An Economy Perpetually in Crisis Is Shredding Pakistan's Middle Class
The country’s political and economic turmoil is leaving middle-class people struggling and the poor battling to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Housing Prices and the War on Realtors
Which cartel is the real problem?The Wall Street Journal - World