Today: July 03, 2024
Today: July 03, 2024

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Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlight

Two pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali on Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers

Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlight
Science|Technology|Travel

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
News

Things to know about the Karen Read murder case, which has ended in a mistrial

A judge has declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked in the case of a woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend by striking him with her SUV and leaving him in a snowstorm

Things to know about the Karen Read murder case, which has ended in a mistrial
Economy|News|Opinion

On wealthy Martha's Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety

High housing costs on Martha’s Vineyard are forcing many regular workers to leave and threatening public safety

On wealthy Martha's Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
Education|Entertainment

Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away

Billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale has surprised the graduating class at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by giving each of them $1,000

Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away
Environment|Health|News

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
News|Sports

Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns

The wacky spring tradition of pond skimming is happening this month at ski resorts across the country

Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns
Education|News

College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock

As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many are facing jaw-dropping costs that can be as much as $95,000

College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
Business|News

What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

Here’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead

What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge
Entertainment|News|World

Report and letter signed by 'Opie' attract auction interest ahead of Oscars

Interest in the late scientist J

Report and letter signed by 'Opie' attract auction interest ahead of Oscars
News

Police search a car and find cocaine -- and a US Army rocket launcher

A police detective says he was unnerved to find a U.S. Army rocket launcher when searching a suspicious truck for drugs in central Massachusetts

Police search a car and find cocaine -- and a US Army rocket launcher
Environment|News

Hiker describes 11-hour ordeal after falling on Mount Washington, admits he was 'underprepared'

In ferocious winds and freezing temperatures, hiker Cole Matthes slid hundreds of feet down a ravine on Mount Washington, sparking a rescue mission that would last 11 hours, utilize the mountain’s famed Cog Railway and prompt harsh criticism from rescuers

Hiker describes 11-hour ordeal after falling on Mount Washington, admits he was 'underprepared'
Environment|News|Science|Sports

Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sport

Each February, more than 2,000 players descend on Meredith, New Hampshire, for the three-day Pond Hockey Classic

Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sport
News

Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine's deadliest shooting. Then support grew

Immediately after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, the owners of the bowling alley and the bar in Lewiston where the gunman killed a total of 18 people were certain their doors were closed for good

Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine's deadliest shooting. Then support grew
Business|Environment|News

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Alaska may be your best bet, as U.S. ski resorts see rain, not snow

For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Alaska may be your best bet, as U.S. ski resorts see rain, not snow
Business|Health|News|Political|World

New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days

New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office

New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days
Business|News|Political|World

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy

Christopher Luxon has been sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister and says his priority is to improve the economy

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy
Environment|News|Political|World

New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win

Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest

New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win
Environment|News|Political|World

Australia offers to help Tuvalu residents escape rising seas and other ravages of climate change

Australia is offering the island nation of Tuvalu a lifeline to help residents escape the rising seas and increased storms that climate change is bringing

Australia offers to help Tuvalu residents escape rising seas and other ravages of climate change
Environment|News|Political|Science|World

South Pacific leaders will meet on the stunning island of Aitutaki to discuss climate change

South Pacific leaders are heading to the stunning island of Aitutaki to discuss climate change and other regional concerns

South Pacific leaders will meet on the stunning island of Aitutaki to discuss climate change
News|Science|World

Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns

The watchdog office overseeing the National Science Foundation is sending investigators to Antarctica’s McMurdo Station after hearing concerns about the prevalence of sexual violence at the U.S. research base

Investigators are being sent to US research base on Antarctica to look into sexual violence concerns
Business|News|World

A trial of New Zealand tourism operators in the volcanic eruption that killed 22 people ends

A trial of New Zealand tourism operators accused of safety breaches after 22 people died in a 2019 volcanic eruption has ended with the last remaining defendant found guilty on one count

A trial of New Zealand tourism operators in the volcanic eruption that killed 22 people ends
News|World

Inquiry into New Zealand's worst mass shooting will examine response times of police and medics

An inquiry into New Zealand’s worst mass shooting will examine — among other issues — the response times of police and medics and whether any of the 51 people who were killed could have been saved

Inquiry into New Zealand's worst mass shooting will examine response times of police and medics
News|Political|World

New Zealand elects conservative Christopher Luxon as premier after 6 years of liberal rule

Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand’s next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory

New Zealand elects conservative Christopher Luxon as premier after 6 years of liberal rule
Business|News|World

New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull

New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high

New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull

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