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

The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the new 35-foot (12-meter) channel headed for St. John, Canada.
The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says

The proposed and passed laws include measures to restrict trans youths’ access to transition-related care, school bathrooms and sports teams.
A protester's sign reads, ''protect trans kids'' at a demonstration
A protester's sign reads, ''protect trans kids'' at a demonstration
2h ago

How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war

The EX30 from Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China’s Geely, foreshadows the fierce competitive threat U.S. automakers could face from Chinese EV manufacturers.
Exterior view of a fully electric  Volvo EX30 in silver.
Exterior view of a fully electric  Volvo EX30 in silver.

What does 'Sapphic' mean? An ancient term is having a modern moment

From the Sapph-lit book club to the Sapph-o-rama film series and the Sapphic Sandwich Instagram account, a word with an ancient Greek namesake is being reclaimed by women-loving women.
The sculpture "The Three Graces" over the word "Sapphic"
The sculpture "The Three Graces" over the word "Sapphic"

New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

The rule was among four separate measures targeting coal and natural gas plants that the EPA said would provide “regular certainty” to the power industry and encourage them to make investments to transition “to a clean energy economy.”
A rule issued April 24, 2024, by the Environmental Protection Agency would force power plants fueled by coal or natural to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
A rule issued April 24, 2024, by the Environmental Protection Agency would force power plants fueled by coal or natural to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
5h ago

USC's Caleb Williams 'ready' to be taken No. 1 in NFL Draft, help Chicago Bears regain past glory

USC quarterback, 2022 Heisman Trophy winner threw for 3,633 yards, 30 touchdowns and only five interceptions last season.
UCLA v USC
UCLA v USC
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U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A woman pushes a stroller in New York City, on Nov. 6, 2022.
A woman pushes a stroller in New York City, on Nov. 6, 2022.
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Oklahoma prosecutors charge fifth member of anti-government group in Kansas women’s killings

Paul Jeremiah Grice, 31, was charged in Texas County with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder.
Jilian D. Kelley, left, and Veronica C. Butler.
Jilian D. Kelley, left, and Veronica C. Butler.
7h ago

Chinese student sentenced to 9 months in prison for harassing pro-democracy activist in Boston

Xiaolei Wu, a former student at the Berklee College of Music, threatened to chop off the hands of a person who posted a flyer on campus advocating democracy in China and reported their family to Chinese authorities.
Xiaolei Wu sits for an interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Xiaolei Wu sits for an interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
8h ago

Surrogacy 'unicorn' is pregnant with baby No. 11 and would do it again 'in a heartbeat'

She delivered healthy babies in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022, three of which are her own. She is due again in July.
Emily Westerfield
Emily Westerfield
10h ago

Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

The imprint has been a quirk of a residential block in Chicago’s North Side neighborhood of Roscoe Village for years.
Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged.
Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged.