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Investigation continues into what caused the Baltimore bridge disaster, and how it could have been prevented. The upcoming solar eclipse is bringing excitement − but also some safety concerns. And transgender athletes are telling their own stories. |
👋Welcome to the weekend! John Riley here. Hope the basketball gods are smiling on you and your favorite team. As you review your bracket, why not take a moment for some of our best stories of the week? |
Could tugboats have prevented Baltimore bridge disaster? |
As investigators study what caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge on Tuesday, maritime experts are pointing to a low-tech option that could have stopped it: tugboats. As huge "megaships" proliferate in the commercial transportation industry, experts say more tugboats are needed to keep control over them around vulnerable ports. 🚢 Here's why it may take another disaster for industry to change. |
Solar eclipse: Watch for danger in the sky, on the ground |
The April 8 solar eclipse , as exciting and fun as it promises to be, is also coming with a growing number of safety warnings. Eclipse fans should be wary of potentially dangerous fake eclipse glasses, the possibility of increased car crashes around the time of the eclipse and possible air travel headaches due to delayed or cancelled flights. 👓Here's how you can protect yourself. |
'In their own words': Transgender athletes tell their stories |
An increasing number of states are attempting to ban transgender athletes from participating on teams that align with their gender identities. USA TODAY sat down with four trans athletes so they could tell their own stories of hope and self-expression, and share their love for the sports they play. 🏅 Hear their stories, 'In Their Own Words. |
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