A loose electrical cable is found on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse Investigators found a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali, the cargo ship that lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Boeing machinists union votes to strike
Boeing machinists union votes to strike The deal would have raised wages by 25%, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 3 more counts are dismissed in the Trump case indictment in Georgia
3 more counts are dismissed in the Trump case indictment in Georgia A judge has dismissed three more counts in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard sues Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual assault and battery
Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard sues Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual assault and battery In the lawsuit filed Tuesday in a New York federal court, Richard alleges that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her, deprived her of food and sleep and refused to pay her adequately. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Navient reaches $120 million settlement for misleading student loan borrowers
Navient reaches $120 million settlement for misleading student loan borrowers According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, $100 million will be used to make payments to impacted borrowers in a settlement with the former servicer of student loans. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Making German Chocolate Without Using Cocoa
Making German Chocolate Without Using Cocoa Cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate, are mostly grown in a few places making them susceptible to the effects of extreme weather events, driven by climate change. We hear about a team in Germany that is developing a chocolate made without cocoa. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Jordan’s elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains
In Jordan’s elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains The Islamic Action Front, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, is now the single biggest opposition bloc in Jordan’s 138-member parliament, winning one-fifth of the seats this week. Read more on NPR
NPR News: After more than a century, the Campbell’s company drops ‘soup’ from its name
After more than a century, the Campbell’s company drops ‘soup’ from its name The Campbell Soup Company’s CEO said the “subtle yet important change” to the name adopted in 1922 better reflects the broad number of products it makes. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump’s Bedminster club hosted an alleged Nazi sympathizer who stormed the Capitol
Trump’s Bedminster club hosted an alleged Nazi sympathizer who stormed the Capitol At two events, Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club hosted a convicted Jan. 6 rioter known for extreme antisemitic and racist comments, whom prosecutors described as a ‘white supremacist.’ Read more on NPR
NPR News: Swift sweeps, Chiles gets her bronze and other highlights from a star-studded VMAs
Swift sweeps, Chiles gets her bronze and other highlights from a star-studded VMAs The 40th MTV Video Music Awards celebrated today’s biggest stars and songs, as well as iconic moments from its own history. Here are some of the night’s best moments and biggest winners. Read more on NPR