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Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridge

Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridge

When a 900-foot container ship struck the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge in 2007, the span stood firm and no one died, either on the ship or the highway above.
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

The mix of urban birds, bugs and other critters that humans have grown familiar with is due for a big shift because of climate change, a new study says.
Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle

Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle

NEW YORK (AP) — Reddit and Trump Media are the first notable social media companies to begin trading publicly in the last five years.
What we know about Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media platform

What we know about Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media platform

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was banned from major sites such as Facebook and the platform formerly known as Twitter following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

DALLAS (AP) — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key .

A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

Earth’s changing spin is threatening to toy with our sense of time, clocks and computerized society in an unprecedented way — but only for a second.
Apple announces Worldwide Developers Conference dates, in-person event

Apple announces Worldwide Developers Conference dates, in-person event

Apple has announced their annual developers conference will take place June 10 through June 14.
Chinese leader Xi tells Dutch PM that restricting technology access won't stop China's advance

Chinese leader Xi tells Dutch PM that restricting technology access won't stop China's advance

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday that attempts to restrict China's access to technology will not stop the country's advance.
Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok

Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
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