A Baltimore bridge collapse timeline; Disney and DeSantis settle legal battle
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Authorities have recovered the bodies of two construction workers from the site of the Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Four people remain missing and are presumed dead. Federal officials are still in the early stages of their investigation into what caused a container ship to crash into the bridge. Here’s what we know so far.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut died yesterday at 82 due to complications from a fall. As Al Gore’s running mate in 2000, he became the first Jewish American on a presidential ticket for a major party. His centrist politics often angered Democrats. In 2006, he lost a Democratic Senate primary but won reelection as an Independent.
The Walt Disney Company and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits in state court. The settlement ends a battle that began in 2022 when DeSantis passed the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law restricting how schools discuss gender and sexual orientation. The two sides say they are now ready to work together on operations and plans to expand Walt Disney World — one of the state’s premier tourist destinations.
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Thousands of spectators gathered in Paris on Sunday to watch more than 200 servers hurtle down the streets as part of the “Course des Cafés” competition. It’s a newly revived version of a centuries-old race. The goal? Carry a tray loaded with a croissant, a full water glass, and an empty coffee cup through a 1.2-mile loop as quickly as possible and cross the finish line without running, spilling, or carrying the tray with two hands at the same time.
See photos of this celebration of France’s café culture and read why participants are so passionate about the industry.
Attorneys gathered before the Supreme Court this week to argue whether access to mifepristone — one of two drugs used in most medication abortions — should be restricted. Though it’s known as the “abortion pill,” NPR readers last year shared other ways the medication has played an important role in their lives.
Listen to stories of how listeners have used mifepristone for miscarriages, during their fertility journey and more. You can also read their stories here.
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This newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.