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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Bridges Down, Lives Lost: Russia's Border Regions Under Fire

Russia is grappling with the aftermath of two bridge collapses in its border regions. The first incident happened in Bryansk, near the Ukrainian border. A passenger train was traveling from Klimov to Moscow when a bridge suddenly gave way due to an explosion. This tragic event resulted in seven d

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May 20 2025CRIME

A Mexican Ship's Fatal Encounter with the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge faced a sudden and tragic incident when a Mexican naval ship collided with it. The ship, known as the Cuauhtemoc, was only a few minutes into its journey when disaster struck. The ship was moving away from a pier in Manhattan. It was a slow start, with the ship's rigging brightly

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May 19 2025CRIME

A Mexican Ship's Fatal Encounter with the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City witnessed a tragic event when a Mexican Navy ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with it. The ship, measuring 300 feet in length, was left damaged and docked at Pier 36 in Manhattan. The ship's masts struck the bridge's underside, resulting in the deaths of two crew

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

The Fruit Fly Scientist Who Unraveled Kidney Mysteries

The world of developmental biology is buzzing with excitement. A renowned scientist, Helen Skaer, has made waves in her field. She is known for her groundbreaking work on the development of the renal system. Her research focuses on the humble fruit fly, Drosophila. This tiny insect has been a ke

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Bridges in Danger: Why Some U. S. Bridges Need Urgent Checks

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a tragic reminder that some bridges in the U. S. might be at a higher risk of collapsing than we think. This bridge, which fell apart after a cargo ship hit it, was found to be 30 times more likely to collapse than it should have been. This shocking fact

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Bridges Under the Microscope: Time for a Safety Check

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was not given a risk assessment before it crumbled after a ship hit it. This was revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board. They said that if Maryland had done this check, they would have seen the bridge was in danger of falling apart if a big shi

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Mar 13 2025CELEBRITIES

From the Court to the Boardroom: The Journey of Junior Bridgeman

Junior Bridgeman, a name that resonates with both basketball fans and business enthusiasts, has passed away at 71. His journey from a standout basketball player to a billionaire entrepreneur is truly inspiring. Bridgeman's life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a medical emergency during a benef

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Sulfur's Secret: Making Water Cleaner and Greener.

Imagine tiny iron atoms working together to clean up water. These atoms are connected by sulfur bridges, which help them stay close and work efficiently. The sulfur bridges change how the iron atoms bond with other molecules, making them better at breaking down harmful substances in water. Iron ato

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Feb 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's Bridge Marvel: Connecting Cities, Defying Nature

China's rapid economic growth has led to some incredible infrastructure projects. The country is home to half of the world's longest bridges. This is due to the massive number of people moving to cities and the booming industry of electric vehicles and other automobiles. China also operates some of

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Smelling Clues: Tracking Down Gun Handlers Through Scent

Picture this: a crime scene with a shooting. Police find empty cartridges. What can they do? Fingerprints might be there, but they are often messed up and not always helpful. So, what else can they use? How about the scent left behind? Let's dive into a unique experiment. Scientists set up a

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