Inside the effort to clear the Baltimore bridge wreckage

Newark Liberty International Airport has been experiencing significant delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages, equipment malfunctions, and ongoing runway construction, with delays reaching up to six hours for arriving flights. The FAA has attributed these issues to a staffing shortage at the Philadelphia air traffic control center and recent system outages that caused controllers to temporarily lose radar and communications with aircraft. Additionally, approximately 20% of controllers called in sick due to trauma related...

In Karen Read's murder retrial, a first responder testified that Read repeatedly stated, "I hit him," after her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, was found dead in the snow in January 2022. Prosecutors allege that Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV following a night of drinking, leading to his death from hypothermia and blunt force injuries. Read, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing multiple charges, including second-degree murder, and her defense argues that...

Singer Rihanna confirmed she is expecting her third child while attending the Met Gala in New York, where she cradled her baby bump on the red carpet. Accompanied by her partner A$AP Rocky, who co-chaired the event, they celebrated the news amid the gala's theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," focusing on menswear. The couple, who already have two sons, RZA and Riot, have a history of high-profile pregnancy announcements, with Rihanna revealing her previous pregnancies...

The Trump administration's IRS workforce reduction plan has led to nearly one-third of tax auditors leaving, with a report indicating that 31% of auditors departed by March 2025, potentially jeopardizing tax revenue collection from wealthy individuals and corporations. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut federal employees, including 40% of the IRS workforce, but this may result in significant long-term revenue loss, estimated at $323 billion over the next decade, due to...

SummaryCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, marking his first in-person encounter with the American leader. This meeting occurs during a pivotal time, with significant issues on the agenda that could impact bilateral relations. As Carney prepares, insights from the BBC's Anthony Zurcher highlight the experiences of other world leaders in similar meetings with Trump, underscoring potential challenges and opportunities for the new prime...

Nineteen prospective jurors have advanced through the first day of jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, a prominent figure in hip-hop, used his power to sexually abuse and exploit victims over decades, facing charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Evidence includes a surveillance video from 2016 showing Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and the trial is expected to feature explicit content,...