Wednesday, March 27, 2024

A grim search in Baltimore

Recovery efforts continue for construction workers who went missing in the Baltimore bridge catastrophe. It's Wednesday's news. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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The Short List

Wed Mar 27 2024

 

Laura L. Davis Audience Editor

@lauradavis

Recovery efforts continue after six people went missing in the Baltimore bridge catastrophe. A look at who's investing in Donald Trump's Truth Social stock. And egg prices are hopping this Easter.

👋 Hey there! Laura Davis here. Ready for Tuesday's news? Let's go.

But first: If you see it, smash it. 💥 The USDA is asking people to destroy these large invasive insect egg masses.

Baltimore bridge recovery effort presses on

Authorities were searching Wednesday for the bodies of several construction workers who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore when it was hit by a cargo ship and collapsed into the Patapsco River.

What happened? The Dali, a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, lost power early Tuesday before colliding with a support column of the bridge, the second-longest continuous truss bridge span in the world, officials said. Though a "mayday" gave authorities on the ground time to halt traffic, eight construction workers on the bridge plunged into the river when the ship struck.

Rescue efforts: Two people were rescued on Tuesday before officials called off a massive search overnight because of a strong current and low visibility. The six missing workers were presumed dead based on the temperature of the water and the amount of time that had elapsed. The recovery efforts resumed on Wednesday.

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a major span over the Patapsco River in Baltimore, collapsed on Tuesday in Baltimore.

Jasper Colt, USA TODAY

Trump sells, but who's buying?

More than two years after announcing the merger that would take it public, Trump Media – the parent company to Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social – hit the stock market Tuesday under the ticker DJT. Investors went wild.

Who's buying? The stock was bolstered by Trump supporters and mom-and-pop investors looking to make a quick buck on the soaring price. But no matter the incentives for buying in, experts have warned about risks associated with these volatile bets – sometimes known as "meme stocks" – and expect a tumultuous journey for Trump Media.

In the Bible business: Trump, Lee Greenwood collab for 'God Bless the USA Bible.'

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Zachery Ty Bryan arrest: Home Improvement star charged with felony DUI. 
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Police seized tons of cocaine hidden in avocado shipment.
Waiting on your tax refund? Why it could be taking longer this year.

Eggflation is back 🥚

Most Americans wait until the Holy Week to shop for Easter, but no matter how long you wait this year, eggs aren't likely to go on sale for much less than they are now.

Let's crack it open: A dozen eggs cost around $3, on average, according to Federal Reserve data. That's down from January 2023's record $4.82, but still more than double the $1.45 average cost before the pandemic in February 2020. Will the prices be enough to dissuade people from dyeing a lot of eggs? 🐣 We break it down.

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A dark year after a deadly rampage

"In the darkest of days, we have to look for the light," said Covenant School first grade teacher Kellie Reifenberger, wiping away tears as she reflected on a year of trauma and healing. Wednesday marks one year since a mass shooter, armed with two rifles and a handgun, killed six people at the Nashville Christian elementary school. In a building riddled with bullet holes and traumatic memories, Covenant staff scrambled to find a space where they could finish the school year and provide some version of a normal routine for students. Five miles east of Covenant's hilltop campus, leaders at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ sprung into action and offered their building. 🔗 It was the church's biggest mission yet.

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Kellie Reifenberger, teacher at Covenant School, works on her lesson plan before her day begins at her home in Nashville, Tenn., on March 6.

Nicole Hester / The Tennessean

A break from the news

🛳️ This luxury world cruise will take you to 6 continents.
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👗 6 fashion hacks to make your clothes fit better.

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Cinderella Castle houses one of the most popular restaurant's at Walt Disney World, Cinderella's Royal Table.

After a messy, very public battle, Disney and Florida governor Ron DeSantis' tourism board have agreed to bury the hatchet.

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A Mega Millions ticket for the jackpot drawing on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
 

New Jersey player wins $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, first in 2024

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In photos she shared on Instagram for Valentine's Day 2024, Beyoncé wore a Dolce & Gabbana point d'esprit tulle gown with exposed boning details. She accessorized her look with a tulle veil, glove, and leather garter belt with a metal DG logo plate and buckles.
 

Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' tracklist and it's a doozy

Beyoncé released more art and details about her "Act II: Cowboy Carter" album, leaving fans to surmise a potential track list and other surprises.

Utah coach Lynn Roberts (right) talks with guard Ines Vieira (2) during the game against South Dakota State at McCarthey Athletic Center.
 

Racism faced by Utah women's team was typically American

So much of the focus of the racist attacks on the Utah women's basketball team was on the fact they happened in the state of Idaho. That's a mistake.

Famed music executive Clive Davis opens up about the future of music, his role as "creative collaborator" and how he selects performers for his annual pre-Grammys party for USA TODAY's weekly series, The Essentials.
 

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Subaru logo seen on 2020 Subaru Outback.
 

Subaru recalls over 1880,000 Legacy, Outback vehicles for airbag issue

Subaru is recalling over 118,000 of certain Legacy and Outback vehicles due to a potential airbag issue.

(FILES) Sean Combs 'P. Diddy' arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs were being raided by federal agents, media reported on March 25, 2024, with the US hip hop mogul at the center of sex trafficking and sex assault lawsuits. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2105335149
 

Ex-Diddy associate alleges arrested Brendan Paul was mogul's drug 'mule'

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Protesters rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2024, as justices hear oral arguments over access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions.
 

Supreme Court abortion pill decision could sink Trump in November

If the Supreme Court decided to restrict mifepristone, it would energize Democrats on an issue that has proved effective for them at the ballot box.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler said she initially felt shame around her RMS diagnosis, but over time she learned to find her voice and self-worth.
 

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Ramesh Nair designed the Joseph Duclos Diane messenger bag.
 

The story behind the handbag Taylor Swift took on Travis Kelce date

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