Baltimore port partially reopens, allowing first ship to pass through since bridge collapse

A cargo ship has navigated through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore, ending its weeks-long immobilization due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery

On April 17, 500 years ago, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed into New York Bay, describing the land and his encounters with its native inhabitants. The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in New York was named after him.

Biden admin enacts first-ever PFAS 'forever chemical' limits on drinking water

The EPA enacted new first-of-its-kind restrictions on toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in drinking water. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects like low birth weight.

African American groups call for ditching 'racist' Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman

A coalition of African American groups is pushing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the state's General Assembly on renaming the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Inspectors say thousands of American bridges are in poor condition following the Baltimore bridge collapse

Inspectors reportedly consider about 42,400 of American bridges to be in poor condition, raising safety concerns according to federal data from 2023.

Oklahoma bridge struck by barge reopens to highway traffic

An Oklahoma bridge over the Arkansas River reopened after state troopers closed it down when it was hit by a barge. Engineers inspected the bridge and found it structurally sound.

Washington Post hits 'controversial poet' Francis Scott Key after namesake Baltimore bridge collapses

The Washington Post drew attention to so-called "controversial poet" Francis Scott Key for his "racist views" after his namesake bridge collapsed in Baltimore.