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Sunday May 18th, 2025 day edition

image for Cuauhtémoc ship: A Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge, killing at least 2. Here’s what to know

At least two people were killed and about 20 injured when a Mexican Navy training ship on a global goodwill tour struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Saturday night, officials said.

Video of the Mexican Navy training ship shortly after it struck the Brooklyn Bridge showed people hanging from at least one of its masts.

Sheinbaum said the Mexican Navy is supporting those injured in the incident, and that the Mexican ambassador to the United States and Mexican Consulate General were supporting the navy.

New York Fire Department divers prepare to dive the East River after a masted Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in New York.

This screengrab taken from a video appears to show people hanging from the mast of the Mexican Navy training ship shortly after it struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, on Saturday, May 18, 2025.

The Cuauhtémoc is a training sailing ship of the Mexican Navy and described by officials as a diplomatic symbol of Mexico abroad.

Built in Spain in 1981, the ship was acquired by the Mexican Navy to train cadets and officers. »

Trump Shares Unhinged Plan to Release ‘Terrorists’ On Justices’ Doorsteps

Authored by thedailybeast.com

On Saturday, the president ramped up his attacks by highlighting a plan to move “terrorists” near justices’ homes.

“The president should release these terrorists near the Chevy Chase Country Club, with daytime release,” former GOP staffer Mike Davis wrote online.

The Maryland country club referenced reportedly counts Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh among its members. »

Trump cuts to National Weather Service leave Kentucky offices understaffed

Authored by kentucky.com

Politics & Government Trump cuts to National Weather Service leave Kentucky offices understaffed.

A meteorologist with the Kentucky National Weather Service told WEKU the service had staffed the Jackson office Friday night because it knew of the potential of severe, life-threatening weather.

All commercial weather programs —from the Weather Channel, AccuWeather to weather apps — are dependent on National Weather Service data. »

New ‘Marathon’ Info: Bungie Morale, Launch Worries And Changing Plans

Authored by forbes.com

Morale is in “free-fall” across all departments, and “the vibes have never been worse.”

Everyone has the same concerns about what happens to Bungie as a studio if Marathon bombs, which is something they absolutely cannot afford.

With that said, it is entirely possible, if not likely, those conversations are happening privately between higher-up Sony and Bungie leadership. »