↩ Accueil

Vue lecture

Mexican navy tall ship lost power before Brooklyn Bridge crash that injured dozens: NYPD

The Mexican navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night apparently lost power shortly before the collision, the NYPD said. The hulking Cuauhtémoc, which holds a crew of 277 largely made up of cadets, appeared to lose control as it went backwards into the bridge and slammed its towering masts into the...

  •  

Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge during promotional tour

Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York City

A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.

New York City mayor Eric Adams said 19 people were injured in the incident, four seriously.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Yuki Iwamura/AP

© Photograph: Yuki Iwamura/AP

  •  

Trump news at a glance: Gulf deals in the spotlight as experts warn receipt of overseas gifts ‘unprecedented’

Experts warn the message being sent by the White House is that American foreign policy is for sale. Key US politics stories from Saturday 17 May at a glance

With Donald Trump’s headline-making tour of the Gulf region now over, focus has now fallen on the deals made during the trip – for US companies, and for the president himself.

Former White House lawyers, diplomatic protocol officers and foreign affairs experts have told the Guardian Donald Trump’s receipt of overseas gifts and targeted investments are “unprecedented” as the White House remakes US foreign policy under a pay-for-access code that eclipses past administrations.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

© Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

  •  

Multiple people injured after Mexican navy tall ship slams into Brooklyn Bridge as search and rescue operation underway

A massive Mexican navy tall ship making a festive visit to New York slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday — toppling one of its huge masts into the deck in a horrifying scene that left multiple crew members seriously injured, according to fire officials and sources. A search and rescue operation was underway to...

  •  

A 14-step guide to taking a (fleeting) break from social media | Eleanor Limprecht

Meditate instead of scrolling. Ha, just kidding. Doomscroll on news sites and gnash your teeth at the state of the world

Step one: Write a post to inform everyone that you’re taking a break from social media. Phrase it so they know you’re doing something extremely worthy. Also say something scathing about Meta, so they feel guilty on multiple levels for remaining.

Step two: Stay on social media a little longer to respond to the people who respond to your post about quitting social media.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Panther Media GmbH/Alamy

© Photograph: Panther Media GmbH/Alamy

  •  

Scottie Scheffler bursts clear of US PGA third-round field at Quail Hollow

  • World No 1 takes three-shot lead by shooting 65
  • Alex Norén second but has 10 players within three shots

Majors are often won as Saturday shadows lengthen. It feels as if we have again witnessed precisely that.

Quail Hollow’s devilish last three holes, the Green Mile, can ruin tournament aspirations. Scottie Scheffler decided to play that stretch in two under par. The world No 1 had already produced an outrageous eagle at the 14th and birdied the next. Five holes, five under. Catch him if you can.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: David J Phillip/AP

© Photograph: David J Phillip/AP

  •  

Journalism rallies down stretch for sensational win in 150th Preakness

  • Pre-race favorite Journalism wins Preakness at Pimlico
  • Rispoli is first Italian jockey to win a Triple Crown race
  • Preakness moves to Laurel Park next year amid rebuild

Journalism surged from behind to win the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico, making up five lengths in the final furlong to dramatically capture the middle jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown on the final race day before the rickety 155-year-old venue is demolished and rebuilt.

Trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Umberto Rispoli, the strapping bay colt left things late before fulfilling his status as the 8-5 morning-line favorite, bursting through a gap and accelerating past five rivals down the home stretch to claim victory. The win marked McCarthy’s second Preakness triumph and Rispoli’s first Triple Crown victory, making him the first Italian jockey to secure a win in one of America’s three most prestigious races.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

© Photograph: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

  •  

Trump Administration Abandons Fight to Ban Powerful Gun Accessory

The device, called a forced-reset trigger, allows semiautomatic weapons to fire hundreds of rounds. The Biden administration had sought to block them from being sold.

© George Frey/Reuters

Forced-reset triggers, which allow gun owners to fire semiautomatic weapons at great speed, are similar to a bump stock. President Trump banned bump stocks during his first term.
  •  

Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After Retailer Says Prices Could Rise

Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is just one of several companies that have said they will be forced to pass on the costs of President Trump’s global tariffs to consumers.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Walmart said on Thursday that President Trump’s tariffs would push the company to start raising prices soon.
  •