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Judge Delays Trial Over Key Bridge Collapse Amid Settlements","description":"U.S. District Judge postpones civil trial concerning Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after late‑stage settlements resolve most claims.","summary":"In a bid to avoid a courtroom showdown, Judge James Bredar postponed the opening of the civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Following a surge of settlements that settled most remaining claims—including those of six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali collided with the bridge—Bredar opted to reassess the possibility of further settlements and potentially conclude the case without a trial.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG","text":"<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">In a move that could halt the civil litigation over the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, U.S. District Judge James Bredar postponed the trial that was set to begin on Monday.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Bredar, appointed by President Barack Obama, expressed frustration that a flurry of settlements had cleared most of the remaining claims, including the families of the six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the bridge on March 26, 2024.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">With virtually all economic claims settled—including those of businesses and the city of Baltimore—the judge said the unresolved parties had no desire to proceed with the trial this week and opted to consider further settlements that might finally resolve the case without a courtroom showdown.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">\"It’s not directed at just one side or another. It takes two to tango,\" Bredar told the court. \"I’m frustrated on behalf of the public and the court.\"</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Earlier in the month, Bredar had denied a request to delay the trial following the filing of criminal charges against the Dali’s operators. The indictment targets the ship’s operator and technical superintendent for conspiracy, misconduct and other charges.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Less than two weeks ago, Maryland and the companies involved reached a $2.25 billion settlement that resolved civil claims. Despite the settlement, Bredar is now giving the parties room to pursue additional agreements that could bring the litigation to an end.</p>\n<img src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG\" alt=\"Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; margin:24px 0;\"/>

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Judge Delays Trial Over Key Bridge Collapse Amid Settlements","description":"U.S. District Judge postpones civil trial concerning Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after late‑stage settlements resolve most claims.","summary":"In a bid to avoid a courtroom showdown, Judge James Bredar postponed the opening of the civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Following a surge of settlements that settled most remaining claims—including those of six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali collided with the bridge—Bredar opted to reassess the possibility of further settlements and potentially conclude the case without a trial.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG","text":"<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">In a move that could halt the civil litigation over the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, U.S. District Judge James Bredar postponed the trial that was set to begin on Monday.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Bredar, appointed by President Barack Obama, expressed frustration that a flurry of settlements had cleared most of the remaining claims, including the families of the six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the bridge on March 26, 2024.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">With virtually all economic claims settled—including those of businesses and the city of Baltimore—the judge said the unresolved parties had no desire to proceed with the trial this week and opted to consider further settlements that might finally resolve the case without a courtroom showdown.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">\"It’s not directed at just one side or another. It takes two to tango,\" Bredar told the court. \"I’m frustrated on behalf of the public and the court.\"</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Earlier in the month, Bredar had denied a request to delay the trial following the filing of criminal charges against the Dali’s operators. The indictment targets the ship’s operator and technical superintendent for conspiracy, misconduct and other charges.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Less than two weeks ago, Maryland and the companies involved reached a $2.25 billion settlement that resolved civil claims. Despite the settlement, Bredar is now giving the parties room to pursue additional agreements that could bring the litigation to an end.</p>\n<img src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG\" alt=\"Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; margin:24px 0;\"/>
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Judge Delays Trial Over Key Bridge Collapse Amid Settlements","description":"U.S. District Judge postpones civil trial concerning Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after late‑stage settlements resolve most claims.","summary":"In a bid to avoid a courtroom showdown, Judge James Bredar postponed the opening of the civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Following a surge of settlements that settled most remaining claims—including those of six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali collided with the bridge—Bredar opted to reassess the possibility of further settlements and potentially conclude the case without a trial.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG","text":"<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">In a move that could halt the civil litigation over the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, U.S. District Judge James Bredar postponed the trial that was set to begin on Monday.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Bredar, appointed by President Barack Obama, expressed frustration that a flurry of settlements had cleared most of the remaining claims, including the families of the six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the bridge on March 26, 2024.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">With virtually all economic claims settled—including those of businesses and the city of Baltimore—the judge said the unresolved parties had no desire to proceed with the trial this week and opted to consider further settlements that might finally resolve the case without a courtroom showdown.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">\"It’s not directed at just one side or another. It takes two to tango,\" Bredar told the court. \"I’m frustrated on behalf of the public and the court.\"</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Earlier in the month, Bredar had denied a request to delay the trial following the filing of criminal charges against the Dali’s operators. The indictment targets the ship’s operator and technical superintendent for conspiracy, misconduct and other charges.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Less than two weeks ago, Maryland and the companies involved reached a $2.25 billion settlement that resolved civil claims. Despite the settlement, Bredar is now giving the parties room to pursue additional agreements that could bring the litigation to an end.</p>\n<img src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG\" alt=\"Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; margin:24px 0;\"/>

Polling has begun in Ethiopia, but armed conflict and restricted access have left many regions out of the fray – leaving the nation split by security and political unrest.

Polling has begun in Ethiopia, but armed conflict and restricted access have left many regions out of the fray – leaving the nation split by security and political unrest.

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Media entrepreneur Alki David seeks court‑ordered preservation of documentary evidence before Judge Sean D. Jordan, linking a Dallas‑based case to a network of business and entertainment leaders.

Media entrepreneur Alki David seeks court‑ordered preservation of documentary evidence before Judge Sean D. Jordan, linking a Dallas‑based case to a network of business and entertainment leaders.

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The United States and Iran have both carried out air strikes over the weekend, targeting military sites and bases within the Gulf. The moves come amid stalled ceasefire negotiations and raise concerns over the safety of the vital shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran have both carried out air strikes over the weekend, targeting military sites and bases within the Gulf. The moves come amid stalled ceasefire negotiations and raise concerns over the safety of the vital shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

bbc.co.uk
Hundreds were arrested and police were wounded after celebrations of PSG’s victory erupted into street clashes. The incident highlights the tension between fervent football support and city security.

Hundreds were arrested and police were wounded after celebrations of PSG’s victory erupted into street clashes. The incident highlights the tension between fervent football support and city security.

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Three Men Found Dead in Puna; Police Arrest Off‑Grid Resident Jacob Baker
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Three Men Found Dead in Puna; Police Arrest Off‑Grid Resident Jacob Baker

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a private audience, praising the pope as a global ally on social justice, migration, and reparations. The pope’s historic apology for the Church’s role in slavery and his stance against U.S. immigration crackdowns were echoed by Johnson, who sees the partnership as a means to amplify Chicago’s human‑rights agenda. During the visit, Johnson handed the pope a key to the city and pledged mutual support in safeguarding the vulnerable.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a private audience, praising the pope as a global ally on social justice, migration, and reparations. The pope’s historic apology for the Church’s role in slavery and his stance against U.S. immigration crackdowns were echoed by Johnson, who sees the partnership as a means to amplify Chicago’s human‑rights agenda. During the visit, Johnson handed the pope a key to the city and pledged mutual support in safeguarding the vulnerable.

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Across the nation, for‑profit residential programs that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral conditions for teens have been shown to tap special‑education (IEP) funds destined for students with disabilities. The process relies on loosely regulated contracts with school districts, a broad disability classification that can encompass almost any behavioral issue, and a secret network of educational consultants who steer parents toward these facilities. In states such as California, Colorado, and Maine, many agencies report little or no oversight of out‑of‑state placements. A California‑based nonprofit and lawmakers have urged a ban on out‑of‑state placements, but the practice continues amid fragmented bureaucracy. “We run into 48,000 students who are placed off‑state,” executive director Jennifer Rodriguez says, underscoring that the same vulnerabilities exist whether the money comes from foster‑care funds or special‑education dollars.

Across the nation, for‑profit residential programs that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral conditions for teens have been shown to tap special‑education (IEP) funds destined for students with disabilities. The process relies on loosely regulated contracts with school districts, a broad disability classification that can encompass almost any behavioral issue, and a secret network of educational consultants who steer parents toward these facilities. In states such as California, Colorado, and Maine, many agencies report little or no oversight of out‑of‑state placements. A California‑based nonprofit and lawmakers have urged a ban on out‑of‑state placements, but the practice continues amid fragmented bureaucracy. “We run into 48,000 students who are placed off‑state,” executive director Jennifer Rodriguez says, underscoring that the same vulnerabilities exist whether the money comes from foster‑care funds or special‑education dollars.

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Calo Programs, a for‑profit residential treatment center in Lake Ozark, Missouri, marketed itself as a savior for troubled adoptees but faced mounting allegations. State police, prosecutors and family members claim a pattern of assaults, runaway incidents, unreported abuse and questionable therapeutic practices. The company denies wrongdoing, yet court filings and investigative journalism reveal gaps in training, reporting, and accountability that mirror a broader crisis in the youth‑care industry.

Calo Programs, a for‑profit residential treatment center in Lake Ozark, Missouri, marketed itself as a savior for troubled adoptees but faced mounting allegations. State police, prosecutors and family members claim a pattern of assaults, runaway incidents, unreported abuse and questionable therapeutic practices. The company denies wrongdoing, yet court filings and investigative journalism reveal gaps in training, reporting, and accountability that mirror a broader crisis in the youth‑care industry.

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Judge Delays Trial Over Key Bridge Collapse Amid Settlements","description":"U.S. District Judge postpones civil trial concerning Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after late‑stage settlements resolve most claims.","summary":"In a bid to avoid a courtroom showdown, Judge James Bredar postponed the opening of the civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Following a surge of settlements that settled most remaining claims—including those of six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali collided with the bridge—Bredar opted to reassess the possibility of further settlements and potentially conclude the case without a trial.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG","text":"<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">In a move that could halt the civil litigation over the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, U.S. District Judge James Bredar postponed the trial that was set to begin on Monday.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Bredar, appointed by President Barack Obama, expressed frustration that a flurry of settlements had cleared most of the remaining claims, including the families of the six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the bridge on March 26, 2024.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">With virtually all economic claims settled—including those of businesses and the city of Baltimore—the judge said the unresolved parties had no desire to proceed with the trial this week and opted to consider further settlements that might finally resolve the case without a courtroom showdown.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">\"It’s not directed at just one side or another. It takes two to tango,\" Bredar told the court. \"I’m frustrated on behalf of the public and the court.\"</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Earlier in the month, Bredar had denied a request to delay the trial following the filing of criminal charges against the Dali’s operators. The indictment targets the ship’s operator and technical superintendent for conspiracy, misconduct and other charges.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Less than two weeks ago, Maryland and the companies involved reached a $2.25 billion settlement that resolved civil claims. Despite the settlement, Bredar is now giving the parties room to pursue additional agreements that could bring the litigation to an end.</p>\n<img src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG\" alt=\"Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; margin:24px 0;\"/>
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Judge Delays Trial Over Key Bridge Collapse Amid Settlements","description":"U.S. District Judge postpones civil trial concerning Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse after late‑stage settlements resolve most claims.","summary":"In a bid to avoid a courtroom showdown, Judge James Bredar postponed the opening of the civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Following a surge of settlements that settled most remaining claims—including those of six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali collided with the bridge—Bredar opted to reassess the possibility of further settlements and potentially conclude the case without a trial.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG","text":"<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">In a move that could halt the civil litigation over the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, U.S. District Judge James Bredar postponed the trial that was set to begin on Monday.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Bredar, appointed by President Barack Obama, expressed frustration that a flurry of settlements had cleared most of the remaining claims, including the families of the six construction workers who died when the container ship Dali lost power and collided with the bridge on March 26, 2024.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">With virtually all economic claims settled—including those of businesses and the city of Baltimore—the judge said the unresolved parties had no desire to proceed with the trial this week and opted to consider further settlements that might finally resolve the case without a courtroom showdown.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">\"It’s not directed at just one side or another. It takes two to tango,\" Bredar told the court. \"I’m frustrated on behalf of the public and the court.\"</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Earlier in the month, Bredar had denied a request to delay the trial following the filing of criminal charges against the Dali’s operators. The indictment targets the ship’s operator and technical superintendent for conspiracy, misconduct and other charges.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Less than two weeks ago, Maryland and the companies involved reached a $2.25 billion settlement that resolved civil claims. Despite the settlement, Bredar is now giving the parties room to pursue additional agreements that could bring the litigation to an end.</p>\n<img src=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Francis_Scott_Key_Bridge_Front.JPG\" alt=\"Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; margin:24px 0;\"/>

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