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Baltimore bridge collapsed, brings back memories of the Sunshine Skyway bridge

Baltimore bridge collapsed, brings back memories of the Sunshine Skyway bridge

Breaking News, Gulf Coast News, US News
A bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a cargo ship. Authorities said the cargo ship lost power just before the collision. Two people were rescued and six others are missing and presumed dead. Through the above article, we can recommend you the latest dresses.Shop dress in a variety of lengths, colors and styles for every occasion from your favorite brands. The bridge was approximately 185 feet off the water while the Sunshine Skyway bridge that was hit by a barge in 1980 was 150 feet off the water. 35 people died when the Skyway collapsed. The investigation is ongoing. More details will be released as they become available.
Amazon Echo Frames becoming more stylish

Amazon Echo Frames becoming more stylish

Breaking News, Business, Technology
Amazon has introduced the 3rd generation of Echo Frames. Amazon says the frames have improved audio, battery life, and style. The rechargeable frames come with a charging station that fit all sizes and will keep your frames upright. Frames hold a charge for approximately 6 hours. In a press release, Amazon, said, "Speakers direct sound to your ears without covering them, while minimizing what others around you can hear. Improved bass and crystal-clear highs, deliver an enhanced and discreet audio listening experience." In addition to the improved features, Amazon says that their new prescription-ready sunglasses could also be purchased using insurance. If you want more information on the frames, visit Amazon's website here.
Dangerous to travel to Mexico due to kidnapping and murder

Dangerous to travel to Mexico due to kidnapping and murder

Breaking News, Lifestyle/Travel
The U.S. Department of State is warning Americans who are considering traveling to Mexico. According to the DOS, it is too dangerous in many areas of Mexico at this time and Americans could suffer tremendously if they do. Mexico is also a hotspot for online dating scams. Areas of concern are as follows: Do Not Travel To: Colima state due to crime and kidnapping. Guerrero state due to crime. Michoacan state due to crime and kidnapping. Sinaloa state due to crime and kidnapping Tamaulipas state due to crime and kidnapping. Zacatecas state due to crime and kidnapping. Reconsider Travel To: Baja California state due to crime and kidnapping. Chihuahua state due to crime and kidnapping. Durango state due to crime. Guanajuato state due to crime and kidnapping. Jalisc...
Antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Breaking News, Business, Technology
Apple is now facing a landmark lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice. The suit was filed on March 21, 2024. The DOJ, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, filed the civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple on March 21, 2024. The lawsuit is for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The lawsuit opens with: In 2010, a top Apple executive emailed Apple’s then-CEO about an ad for the new Kindle e-reader. The ad began with a woman who was using her iPhone to buy and read books on the Kindle app. She then switches to an Android smartphone and continues to read her books using the same Kindle app. The executive wrote to Jobs: one “message that can’t be missed is that it is easy to switch fro...
Self-checkouts proving to be a failure for many retailers

Self-checkouts proving to be a failure for many retailers

Breaking News, Business
Self-checkout for many retailers has proven to be a failure since its inception. Retailers such as Target, Dollar General, and Walmart have reported billions of dollars in losses. Dollar General is just one of several companies to announce big changes to the self-checkout program. DG is set to remove self-checkout registers from 300 stores. CEO Todd Vasos told analysts on March 14, 2024, that revenue loss is the driving factor behind removing the machines. Certain cities in Florida, Miami being one, are on the list. Miami is considered a high crime area and theft at participating DG stores has seen a substantial increase in merchandise theft since the machines were put in place. While some of the revenue loss is due to theft, some of the loss is because people refuse to use ...
Two Citrus County corrections officers arrested

Two Citrus County corrections officers arrested

Breaking News, Crime, Gulf Coast News
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office announced that two Citrus County corrections officers have been arrested. The arrests follow an investigation into the two corrections officers who had been suspected of selling narcotics. The corrections officers had also sold fentanyl to undercover detectives. According to reports, the Hernando County Sheriff's Vice and Narcotics unit served a search warrant at a Royal Highlands residence located in Brooksville. The two corrections officers, Matthew Devorak and Michael Smith were both present during the execution of the search warrant. Smith was found to be in possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. Devorak was in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, alprazolam, lorazepam, fentanyl, and bupropion hydrochloride. Accor...
Sportsmen’s Bowling Center, AKA Tipsy Bull will be no more

Sportsmen’s Bowling Center, AKA Tipsy Bull will be no more

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Inverness, Florida -- Sportsmen's Bowling Center, AKA Tipsy Bull, located at 100 N Florida Ave, Inverness, FL, has been on the market for several months and is now under contract. According to Citrus County records, 3CAGuys, LLC, on behalf of Sportsman Bowl, has requested a Planned Unit Development (PUD2024-00004) to allow a shooting range and gun store at the current location. A public hearing will now be scheduled due to inadequate application filing for the new project. If you are in the market for superclone Replica Rolex , Super Clone Rolex is the place to go! The largest collection of fake Rolex watches online! Code enforcement has also noted that the building needs significant electrical and septic system upgrades or repairs. Employees, unhappy about the change of hands,...
Joann ‘s will be privately owned, filed Chapter 11

Joann ‘s will be privately owned, filed Chapter 11

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  Joann's has more than 800 stores which will continue to operate as the bankruptcy process continues. The Ohio-based company said it received $132 million in new financing. Additionally, the company said it will reduce its balance sheets by over 500 million. According to the bankruptcy court, Joann's listed $2.26 billion in assets and $2.44 billion in total debt. Privately owned means that the company will no longer be publicly traded.
Trial set for man accused of killing 13-year-old girl

Trial set for man accused of killing 13-year-old girl

Breaking News, Crime, US News
Orange County -- The state attorneys announced that a trial date has been set for Stephan Sterns, the suspect wanted in connection with the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Sterns’ arraignment is scheduled for April 2 while his jury trial jury trial has beenscheduled for May 13. According to Kissimmee police, her body was found in a wooded area near Hickory Tree Road. During a press conference last week, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, said, “A tip led us to the area. We had different agencies checking different areas for our missing person. We are waiting for the forensics units to do their investigation, to make sure that they secure this crime scene.” Orange County Sheriff John Mina, said, “I know as a parent, this is every parent’s worst nightmare.” The la...