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What happened: The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship crashed into one of its supports March 26. Timeline >
What’s next: President Joe Biden is expected to get a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the hulking remains of the collapsed bridge in Baltimore. Cranes, ships and diving crews work to reopen one of the nation’s main shipping lanes. Full report >
Challenges: Recovery operations following the massive bridge collapse have been a “remarkably complex mission,” Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said during a Thursday appearance on “CUOMO.” “We have 27,000 tons of bridge debris that’s also now sitting pancaked at the bottom of the river,” Moore said. “And there are four souls that are still unaccounted for.” Full interview >
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Improving self-defense: An entrepreneur from Boston hopes to change self-defense and give people less-lethal options to protect themselves. Bryan Ganz created the Byrna Launcher, a less-lethal self-defense tool. Full video >
What it is: “It looks like a gun. It operates like a gun. It feels like a gun,” Ganz said. “It simply doesn’t kill people like a gun.” Instead of bullets, the gun shoots projectiles, some of which are hard and hurt. Others are designed to incapacitate in a single shot with pepper spray and tear gas, burning your throat and making it hard to breathe for up to 40 minutes. Read more >
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Trending: While four-year colleges and universities have long been seen as the path to a successful life, many are finding similar financial and professional benefits in trade jobs. Full report >
It’s in the data: A good number of these jobs, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, pay at least $80,000, or even $90,000 a year. Highest-paying trade jobs >
Tune in: A special edition of “CUOMO” with Mike Rowe, media personality and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, airs Wednesday, April 10 at 8p/7C. It will focus on elevating and encouraging blue-collar jobs. How to watch>
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Findings: Bandages from prominent brands such as Band-Aid and Curad contain harmful levels of “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS. The study by Mamavation and Environmental Health News revealed that out of 40 bandages from 18 different brands, 26 contained organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS. Full report >
‘Forever chemicals’: Also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), forever chemicals are a pervasive group of compounds that have been linked to several cancers and other illnesses. The toxic substances have become widespread in the air, soil and water via industrial discharge and are found in several common household items, from cookware to dental floss to stain-resistant furniture. Learn more >
The problem: These chemicals are linked to several health effects, including “reduced immune system, vaccine response, developmental and learning problems for infants and children, certain cancers, lowered fertility, and endocrine disruption.” |
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What’s happening: The solar eclipse Monday will be the last opportunity to view a total solar eclipse from the continental U.S. for 20 years. States and cities are preparing for an influx of people visiting the path of totality, and that fascination is nothing new. Eclipses show up in historical records and mythology dating back millennia.
Myths: The end of the world as we know it? Eclipses show up in historical records and mythology dating back millennia. For many ancient cultures, a solar eclipse was a sign of doom or destruction. Ancient Greeks saw a solar eclipse as a sign the gods were angry at the king. More myth and folklore >
Things to remember: From wearing safety eclipse glasses to remaining safe on the roads, here’s a list of things to remember for when the eclipse occurs. Safety tips >
Tune in: NewsNation will present special live coverage of the eclipse throughout Monday. Senior national correspondent Brian Entin will co-anchor a special broadcast from the network’s headquarters in Chicago from 1-4:30 p.m. ET, alongside “NewsNation Now” anchors Nichole Berlie and Connell McShane as the eclipse takes place across the United States. How to watch >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!
Jury selection continues for the fourth day in Chad Daybell’s trial. Treasury Secretary Yellen continues her trip in China. George Alan Kelly maintains his innocence in the fatal shooting of a migrant on his property near Mexico as his trial continues. The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday night.
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“Love on the Spectrum” star Tanner Smith is raising money for ClemsonLIFE, a Clemson University program that helps people with autism attend college, during National Autism Acceptance Month.
Watch interview >
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Celebrity nutritionist Jillian Michaels told NewsNation’s Dan Abrams that big food companies are paying dieticians and influencers to persuade people to embrace junk food. Full Report >
“This is NOT registered dietician rhetoric. These are people who are paid off by Big Food. This is disgusting,” Michaels said. Watch now > |
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This NewsNation email is written by Devan Markham and NewsNation staff. |
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