Businesses hindered by bridge collapse should receive damages, court filing argues

aol.com A Baltimore publishing company has filed a class action claim arguing the owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last…

First cargo ship leaves Baltimore since bridge collapse via new channel

theguardian.com The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks…

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

theglobeandmail.com The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbour since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed…

The 30 Densest Countries on Earth Today

247wallst.com There are an estimated 50.1 million miles of land area globally, and not all of it is inhabitable. While land is an inherently limited resource, demand for it is only…

China’s Sinopec charts global expansion as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery

theglobeandmail.com Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka’s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its…

Chinese warships permanently deployed at new overseas naval base

newsweek.com China's naval vessels are now permanently deployed at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, a leading expert has told Newsweek. The base has come back into focus after the Center for…

Dogecoin Enthusiasts Shift Focus to Latest Green Crypto ICO

cryptonews.com consolidates, with the token last down 4.5% and changing hands just above $0.15, enthusiasts are shifting focus to the latest green crypto ICO eTukTuk, which some are…

Women Entrepreneurship Documentary ‘She Rises Up’ Acquired for North American Theatrical Distribution by Abramorama, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical distribution rights to “She Rises Up,” a documentary about the intersection of women and poverty. Directed by Maureen…

WSO2 Advances Developer Productivity With Latest API Management and Integration Offerings

benzinga.com Austin, TX, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Software developers face growing demands to deliver innovative new digital experiences faster, but those experiences are often…

Israeli economy moves toward normality despite the war – DW

dw.com The Israeli economy suffered a major contraction following the October 7 attacks and subsequent war. However, it is beginning to show signs of recovery. The Israeli economy…

Israeli economy moves towards normality despite the war – DW

dw.com The Israeli economy suffered a major contraction following the October 7 attacks and subsequent war. However, it is beginning to show signs of recovery even though the…

‘One Piece,’ ‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘Chhota Bheem,’ ‘Jai Jagannath’ in the Mix as Warner Bros. Discovery South Asia Unveils Kids Summer Slate and Strategy…

variety.com Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) South Asia has a sizzling summer slate lined up in the kids space including a mix of anime and homegrown IP. Launching on the Indian…

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to inaugurate Sri Lankan hydropower and irrigation project

seattletimes.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Sri Lanka to inaugurate a hydropower and irrigation project that was long delayed due to international sanctions on his…

Baltimore officials accused the ship that crashed into the Key Bridge of being 'unseaworthy' and leaving port even though its alarms had already gone off

aol.com None Baltimore officials are blaming the Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapse on the Dali's owner and manager. • None In a legal filing on Monday, they accused the ship of…

Baltimore officials plan to open a deeper channel in port to release ships trapped in harbor

fortune.com Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to enter and leave the city’s port starting on Thursday — a significant step toward reopening the…

The impact of the Baltimore bridge disaster

economist.com Editor’s note (March 27th): Police in Maryland said that the six people who remain missing following the Key Bridge’s collapse are now presumed dead. THE VIDEO footage of…

The Vita Coco Company Announces the Formation of The Vita Coco Community Foundation

benzinga.com NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vita Coco Company, Inc. COCO ("Vita Coco" or the "Company"), a leader in the functional beverage space with a portfolio of…

The full moon will be ‘pink’ tonight: Here’s when to see it and what it means

fastcompany.com There’s a strange moon rising this evening. Look up at the sky at around 7:49 p.m. EDT to see the “pink” moon. If you are not located on the East Coast, check out this tool…

I've visited 93 countries, 57 of them with kids. These 5 underrated spots are great places to enjoy with your family

businessinsider.com Karen Edwards, her husband and children at the Al Ain Oasis. Courtesy of Karen Edwards Karen Edwards has traveled to 93 countries, and 57 of them have been with her young…

Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some ships to pass after bridge collapse

apnews.com Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to access the city’s port starting on Thursday, marking a significant step toward reopening the…

Baltimore accuses the owner and operator of Dali ship that collapsed bridge of providing ‘incompetent’ crew and ‘clearly unseaworthy’ vessel

aol.com The mayor and city council of Baltimore have launched a legal claim against both the owner and manager of a ship which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month,…

Baltimore battles ship owners’ effort to limit liability in bridge collapse

nbcnews.com The owners of the Dali cargo ship were negligent and should be held fully liable for the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that killed six people, the City of…

Baltimore leaders strike back after Singaporean firms tried to cap liability in port disaster

fortune.com The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to…

Baltimore leaders accuse ship's owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse

apnews.com The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to…

Break the cycle of debt and dependency that stunts developing countries’ growth

theguardian.com The Guardian is right to identify the global sovereign debt crisis as one of the most critical impediments to sustainable development today (Editorial,16 April). Debt relief…

Monday assorted links

marginalrevolution.com 1. Are Indian women stronger relative supporters of Modi? 2. Apple to build on-device AI? 3. The remarkable economic recovery of Sri Lanka?. 4. “UK alcohol-related deaths up…

Accident at Sri Lanka racetrack kills 7 people and injures 20, officials say

pbs.org A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20…

Boeing and Baltimore Bridge Scandals: Monopolization and Criminal Negligence?

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. Please applaud theAnalysis.news and its guest Katya Schwenk of The Lever, for looking for higher-order causes of front-page-headlines-garnering examples of US…

Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag

asia.nikkei.com COLOMBO -- Having hit a roadblock with international bondholders, uncertainty looms over the economy of crisis-hit Sri Lanka and an upcoming review by the International…

Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup

apnews.com Salvage crews at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are turning their focus to the thousands of tons of debris sitting atop the Dali, a massive…

India's Narendra Modi focuses on economy in election push – DW

dw.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming to win a third term in office in general elections that got underway on April 19. His reelection campaign focuses on economic…

Can the IMF solve the poor world’s debt crisis?

economist.com It is now four years since the first poor countries were plunged into default because of spiralling costs from covid-19 spending and investors pulling capital from risky…

Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse asks cargo owners to help cover salvage costs

apnews.com The owner of the massive container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, has initiated a process requiring owners…

Best Crypto Presales To Buy During The Dip As Price Crash Rocks Market

watcher.guru The recent crypto dip has presented massive opportunities ahead of the next leg up. However, new presale projects could outperform the market due to their early-stage,…

Dollar strength: Why developing countries are nervous – DW

dw.com Emerging economies are wary of the strength of the US dollar. They are taking steps to ensure the soaring greenback doesn't fuel inflation and derail growth. We explain why…

Singaporean ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge had electrical problems at port, source says

fortune.com Hours before leaving port, the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical problems, a person with knowledge…

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

abcnews.go.com Someone with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent…

FBI opens criminal investigation after Singaporean firm’s ship took down Baltimore Bridge, with $44 million liability cap in play, source says

fortune.com The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and…

FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, source tells AP

pbs.org The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and…

FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says

apnews.com The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and…