China April 10 Chinese officials claimed behind closed doors PRC played role in US cyberattacks: report Chinese officials reportedly acknowledged the PRC's role in cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure that occurred over the past few years, during a secret meeting in December.
Media March 28 Jon Stewart is visibly exasperated hearing about arduous process to get Build Back Better government grants "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart grew impatient when learning about the complicated process it took to secure "Build Back Better" government funding during Joe Biden's presidency.
Kathy Hochul November 9 Hochul has 'very cordial' call with Trump following combative press conference with AG James New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she called President-elect Trump on Thursday to “reaffirm" the pair can work together in areas like infrastructure where the state relies on federal funding.
Maine August 25 Historic covered bridge closed after truck falls through, creating gaping hole A historic bridge in Maine is likely going to be closed for months after an overweight truck crashed through it into the river below. It happened on Friday.
Floods July 4 Minnesota bridge on verge of collapsing following torrential rain, flooding Officials in Minnesota say thery are braicng for a bridge near the Rapidan Dam to crumble into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.
TRAVEL June 28 Boston trains get 'googly eyes,' give riders 'joy' on their commutes Riders on two transit lines in Boston may have spotted a delightful addition to their commutes: a pair of googly eyes. The eyes were installed earlier this week on five trains. Here's why.
LIFESTYLE June 27 On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the 'end of the road' On this day in history, June 27, 1985, the iconic Route 66 was decertified. The iconic highway ran through eight U.S. states and sections of it can still be driven today.
Maryland June 3 Makeshift memorial to Baltimore bridge collapse victims vandalized An elaborate memorial to the six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was reportedly vandalized over the weekend.
LIFESTYLE May 27 On this day in history, May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, 'noblest structure of steel,' opens to public The Golden Gate Bridge, a feat of engineering, opened to pedestrians on this day in history, May 27, 1937. An estimated 200,000 people paid $0.25 each to cross the bridge.
Texas May 22 Multibillion-dollar overhaul plans for Texas U.S. 59 may not solve flooding problem, officials warn Proposals to overhaul U.S. Highway 59, a major Houston evacuation route, may not sufficiently address its predisposition for flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation says.
Maryland May 21 Maryland Gov. Moore delivers updates on Baltimore bridge as repairs continue Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered an update on the Francis Scott Key Bridge repairs. He said the bodies of all six people who died in the disaster were recovered.
ENVIRONMENT May 17 $3B for EPA's lead pipe replacement program sent to states based on unverified data, watchdog says The EPA inspector general criticized the agency's method of allocating funds for states to replace lead pipes, claiming that inaccurate data was used.
Transportation May 16 Coast Guard studying if other bridges at risk following Baltimore bridge disaster The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..
Arizona May 8 Arizona county to build bridge over creek where 3 children drowned Gila County, Arizona, is using a $21 million federal grant to construct a bridge over Tonto Creek, where three young children died in a 2019 incident.
Joe Biden May 2 Biden to meet with families of slain law enforcement officers during North Carolina trip President Joe Biden is set to visit the families of law enforcement officers killed while serving an arrest warrant during his trip to North Carolina.
Georgia April 30 Georgia's second nuclear reactor comes online, may be most expensive power plant ever built at around $35B Georgia's second new nuclear reactor is now operational. Each can power 500,000 homes and businesses, but the project exceeded both cost and timeline projections.
New York April 26 $15 toll to enter busiest part of Manhattan will take effect June 30 New York will begin levying a $15 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan's bustling central business district on June 30, according to transit officials.
New Jersey April 26 NJ announces emergency dune repairs in shore town penalized for doing them itself New Jersey has announced an emergency beach replenishment project in North Wildwood, a southern shore town at the center of a political showdown over its badly-eroded dunes.
Maryland April 26 Baltimore port partially reopens, allowing first ship to pass through since bridge collapse A cargo ship has navigated through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore, ending its weeks-long immobilization due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
LIFESTYLE April 17, 2024 Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery On April 17, 500 years ago, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed into New York Bay, describing the land and his encounters with its native inhabitants. The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in New York was named after him.
Water April 10, 2024 Biden admin enacts first-ever PFAS 'forever chemical' limits on drinking water The EPA enacted new first-of-its-kind restrictions on toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in drinking water. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects like low birth weight.
POLITICS April 9, 2024 African American groups call for ditching 'racist' Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman A coalition of African American groups is pushing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the state's General Assembly on renaming the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Infrastructure Across America April 2, 2024 Inspectors say thousands of American bridges are in poor condition following the Baltimore bridge collapse Inspectors reportedly consider about 42,400 of American bridges to be in poor condition, raising safety concerns according to federal data from 2023.
Oklahoma April 1, 2024 Oklahoma bridge struck by barge reopens to highway traffic An Oklahoma bridge over the Arkansas River reopened after state troopers closed it down when it was hit by a barge. Engineers inspected the bridge and found it structurally sound.
Maryland March 27, 2024 Washington Post hits 'controversial poet' Francis Scott Key after namesake Baltimore bridge collapses The Washington Post drew attention to so-called "controversial poet" Francis Scott Key for his "racist views" after his namesake bridge collapsed in Baltimore.
POLITICS March 26, 2024 Congress expected to consider emergency spending measure to replace Baltimore bridge after collapse Lawmakers are expected to rush through a supplemental spending request to cover the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after its sudden collapse.
Georgia March 26, 2024 Study into deepening of Savannah harbor picks up key endorsement from congressman After the Savannah harbor was dredged in 2022, officials have gotten a key congressional endorsement in their seeking of a study to further deepen a shipping channel.
Vermont March 20, 2024 Historic Vermont covered bridge at risk from truck drivers led by GPS A historical covered bridge in Vermont is under threat from box truck drivers using GPS who do not heed warnings concerning tall and heavy vehicles, officials say.
Rhode Island March 14, 2024 Key Rhode Island bridge to be demolished over structural concerns, governor says The Washington Bridge in Providence County, Rhode Island, which connects the state's capital to the opposite side of the Seekonk River, will be demolished.
Joe Biden March 14, 2024 Biden announces infrastructure projects during tour of Democratic 'blue wall' states On March 13, 2024, Biden started a visit to Wisconsin and Michigan to shore up the Democratic “blue wall" and build momentum for his re-election.
