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Six workers presumed dead after crippled cargo ship knocks down Baltimore bridge

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Six workers presumed dead after crippled cargo ship knocks down Baltimore bridge

Six workers were missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship collided with a bridge in Baltimore Harbor, causing a section of the bridge to collapse. Active search-and-rescue operations were suspended due to treacherous conditions in the water. The ship reported a power failure before impact, and all 22 crew members were accounted for. The closure of the port could have a major impact on supply chains. President Biden promised to visit Baltimore and rebuild the bridge. The incident may be the worst U.S. bridge collapse since 2007.

Three-act life of a professional storyteller

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Three-act life of a professional storyteller

Fact: Juliana Marín Fryling is a storyteller who has traveled the world for the past two years, matching her stories to different audiences and trying to heal some deep-seated trauma in her own life.

Divers to search Baltimore Harbor for six presumed dead in bridge collapse

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Divers to search Baltimore Harbor for six presumed dead in bridge collapse

Search divers were expected to return near dawn on Wednesday to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of a bridge knocked down in Baltimore Harbor by a faltering cargo ship, leaving six workers missing and presumed dead.

“C’mon Man! Tax the Rich!” Business Owners Face Tax Increases* | JD Supra

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“C’mon Man! Tax the Rich!” Business Owners Face Tax Increases* | JD Supra

Sen. Warren reintroduced her “Ultra-Millionaires” wealth tax proposal to the Senate, inspired by the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget which includes its own version of a wealth tax. The tax proposals are part of the upcoming contest for the White House and focus on tax avoidance by the wealthy. Business owners should familiarize themselves with the proposed changes to federal income tax and develop plans in response as there is a possibility that the Democrats may have another opportunity to turn their income tax agenda into law.

Defendant admits to manslaughter charge in fatal collision case

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Defendant admits to manslaughter charge in fatal collision case

The defendant admitted to the charge of manslaughter in the case involving the death of Ioannis Polykarpos. The sentencing has been scheduled for April 15, 2024, and the defendant will remain in custody at the Central Prisons. The victim was fatally injured in a road collision on January 21, allegedly caused by the defendant who fled the scene.

FACTBOX-What do we know about the deadly attack at the concert hall near Moscow?

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FACTBOX-What do we know about the deadly attack at the concert hall near Moscow?

At least 139 people were killed and 182 wounded in an attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow. The attackers, armed with Kalashnikov automatic weapons, began shooting at terrified civilians in the venue. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which Russian officials have cast doubt on. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the attackers were heading towards Ukraine when they were detained. The FSB detained 11 people, including the four gunmen who directly carried out the attack.