Key Bridge: No issues found in inspection prior to catastrophic collision

Inspectors from the Federal Highway Administration noted the 47-year-old bridge was in “satisfactory” condition as recently as 2022. WASHINGTON — Federal inspectors found no significant issues with the Francis Scott Key Bridge during its most recent inspection in 2022, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration. The bridge suffered catastrophic damage and collapsed into … Read more

NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air

NEW YORK – NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators. In announcing the decision in a memo, NBC Universal News Group Chairman Cesar … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of military force

LOS ANGELES – Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the rapper’s Los Angeles and Miami properties by federal authorities in a sex trafficking investigation were “a gross use of military-level force” and that Combs is “innocent and will continue to fight” to clear his name. It’s the first public statement from … Read more

Officials suspend search and rescue efforts for missing workers in Baltimore bridge collapse

At least eight workers were on the bridge filling potholes when it collapsed. Two were rescued. WASHINGTON — More than 18 hours after a bridge collapsed in Baltimore, crews are suspending search and rescue operations for workers who were on the bridge when it fell.  The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore had a catastrophic … Read more

‘Ready to Work’ team seeks to implement two initiatives totaling $3.1 million

These programs could help employees move up the career ladder without remaining stagnant in the jobs they possess. SAN ANTONIO — In 2020, the Ready To Work program commenced. After four years, there has been 11,315 applicants eager to participate in the program while 6,441 participants are enrolled in training, and another 569 have found … Read more