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Baltimore bridge collapse
Environment

Fixing the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed this week could cost more than $800 million—and take several years to repair

By Ben Finley, Brian Witte and The Associated Press
March 29, 2024
The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland, US, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The commuter bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship, causing vehicles to plunge into the water and halting shipping traffic at one of the most important ports on the US East Coast.
Finance

Baltimore Bridge expected to trigger ‘one of the largest marine losses in history’, says Lloyd’s of London

By Bloomberg and Laura Benitez
March 28, 2024
The Dali shipping container abuts the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Finance

Was Baltimore’s bridge collapse the fault of the cargo ship or the bridge? Both, experts say—and there’s no quick fix on the horizon

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March 27, 2024
Uber is prodding its riders to choose hybrid or electric—but its new feature masks the dark truth about ride-sharing
Lifestyle

Uber is prodding its riders to choose hybrid or electric—but its new feature masks the dark truth about ride-sharing

By
March 12, 2024
Pete Buttigieg says Boeing faces ‘enormous’ scrutiny from FAA as DOJ starts criminal investigation after Alaska Airlines blowout
Finance

Pete Buttigieg says Boeing faces ‘enormous’ scrutiny from FAA as DOJ starts criminal investigation after Alaska Airlines blowout

By Alicia Diaz and Bloomberg
March 10, 2024
Waymo hails ‘vote of confidence’ as California regulators authorize it to expand robotaxi fleet beyond San Francisco 
Tech

Waymo hails ‘vote of confidence’ as California regulators authorize it to expand robotaxi fleet beyond San Francisco 

By
March 2, 2024
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 08: Aircraft parked on the runways during the last day of the Iberia handling service strike at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport, January 8, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Iberia has estimated the follow up of the handling strike among workers without minimum services at an average of 19%, being the last day of the strikes called by CCOO, UGT, USO and the Intercenters Committee in this service. The company has acknowledged in a statement that the problems "with hundreds of baggage" have been increasing in the last hours in three of the 29 airports where Iberia provides handling service, Barcelona, Bilbao and Gran Canaria. (Photo By Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press via Getty Images)
Lifestyle

Spain is preparing to ban short-haul flights when a train is available—and that may include private jets

By
February 27, 2024
Apple and Google received panicked letters from a Scottish council after their GPS kept sending vehicles down a flight of steps
Tech

Apple and Google received panicked letters from a Scottish council after their GPS kept sending vehicles down a flight of steps

By
February 7, 2024
SUV drivers will now have to pay triple to park in Paris after referendum—but a 5% turnout reignites ‘rigging’ debate
Environment

SUV drivers will now have to pay triple to park in Paris after referendum—but a 5% turnout reignites ‘rigging’ debate

By
February 5, 2024
A German dealership is launching a BYD-only showroom in Berlin, as Tesla killer tries to make its presence in Europe known
Retail

A German dealership is launching a BYD-only showroom in Berlin, as Tesla killer tries to make its presence in Europe known

By
February 1, 2024
BYD is coming for Europe—but high labor costs, connectivity issues, and stubbornly loyal customers might trip up the Warren Buffett-backed EV maker that’s leaving competitors in a ‘state of shock’
Retail

BYD is coming for Europe—but high labor costs, connectivity issues, and stubbornly loyal customers might trip up the Warren Buffett-backed EV maker that’s leaving competitors in a ‘state of shock’

By
January 28, 2024
GM admits to ‘numerous’ failings in Cruise robotaxi debacle that saw CEO embarrassed and a pedestrian dragged 20 feet 
Tech

GM admits to ‘numerous’ failings in Cruise robotaxi debacle that saw CEO embarrassed and a pedestrian dragged 20 feet 

By David Welch and Bloomberg
January 25, 2024
Tesla is giving German customers a 9% discount on its Model Y as EV war with BYD heats up
Retail

Tesla is giving German customers a 9% discount on its Model Y as EV war with BYD heats up

By
January 17, 2024
Richard Branson called Hyperloop One ‘ridiculously exciting’ five years ago. Now it’s shutting down
Tech

Richard Branson called Hyperloop One ‘ridiculously exciting’ five years ago. Now it’s shutting down

By
December 24, 2023
You may have to wait longer for your flat-pack furniture as Ikea says products will face delays after Red Sea attacks
Retail

You may have to wait longer for your flat-pack furniture as Ikea says products will face delays after Red Sea attacks

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December 21, 2023

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