By LEA SKENE and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the bridge and killed six construction … [Read more...] about Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A miniature poodle named Sage has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award Tuesday night at the United States' most illustrious canine event. A German shepherd named Mercedes placed second. Each stood, strode and sought to shine before the … [Read more...] about Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Pickup sideswiped bus carrying crew to pick Florida watermelons, killing 8 Mexican farmworkers
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Mexico's consulate in central Florida is working to support a community of farmworkers after a highway collision killed eight Mexican citizens and injured 40 other people. A Florida man has been jailed on charges of driving under the influence-manslaughter in the wreck. Authorities say the man's pickup … [Read more...] about Pickup sideswiped bus carrying crew to pick Florida watermelons, killing 8 Mexican farmworkers
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
By JOSH BOAK, FATIMA HUSSEIN, PAUL WISEMAN and DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Chinese foreign ministry is lashing out over the Biden administration's plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment. The tariffs are an election year move likely to increase friction between the … [Read more...] about Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone
By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Artificial intelligence voice-cloning technology carries so many risks of harmful impersonation that major technology companies are wary of letting people use it. But a team of Rhode Island doctors and their 21-year-old patient found that it can also hold tremendous benefits. Alexis Bogan felt she lost a part of … [Read more...] about Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone