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Cars, Sugar And Cruises: How The Port Of Baltimore Closure Could Hurt The Economy

The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast.

Cargo Ship Lost Power Before Colliding With Baltimore Bridge

The US Coast Guard says it is suspending its search and rescue efforts for the six individuals still missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

BREAKING: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River in Baltimore, entirely collapsed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a cargo ship that lost power.

Moorland-Spingarn Celebrates 197 Years Of Black Press

Students, researchers and journalists from various Black publications filled the Blackburn Auditorium on Thursday as the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) honored the contributions of Black journalists and writers in recognition of National Black Press Day.

Visa And Mastercard Agree To $30 Billion Settlement That Will Lower Merchant Fees

Two of the world’s largest credit card networks, Visa and Mastercard, as well as the banks that issue cards with them, agreed to settle a decades long antitrust case brought upon by merchants.

Lincoln President Cleared Of ‘Claims Of Bullying’ After Administrator’s Suicide

Lincoln’s Board of Curators commissioned the third-party review in January, after its vice president for student affairs died by suicide. Antoinette Candia-Bailey emailed a scathing indictment of President John Moseley before she died.

Black, Missing, And Invisible In Police Records

From misclassifying the missing as “located” and homicide cases as “non-criminal,” poor police data makes it tough to solve the issue.

Tax Breaks Mean More Plastic Pollution For Black Folks

People don’t want plastic factories for neighbors, but they’re being lured to Black communities by local governments.

Supreme Court Allows Texas To Begin Enforcing Controversial Immigration Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Texas to immediately begin enforcing a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally.

Trump And Co-Defendants Re-Up Their Efforts To Disqualify DA Fani Willis

Former President Donald Trump and seven of his co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case are seeking an immediate appeal of last week’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the sprawling racketeering case.

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Cars, Sugar And Cruises: How The Port Of Baltimore Closure Could...

The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast.