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NTSB Finds 2 Blackouts Struck Huge Cargo Ship Before It Crashed Into Baltimore Bridge

NTSB Finds 2 Blackouts Struck Huge Cargo Ship Before It Crashed Into Baltimore Bridge

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Federal investigators say the loss of electrical power from a loose wire caused a huge cargo ship to lose propulsion and steering before crashing into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse last year and killing six construction workers. The National Transportation Safety Board voted unanimously Tuesday for the…MORE

Sharp Disagreements Over Economy Threaten Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut

Sharp Disagreements Over Economy Threaten Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring represent a bigger threat. In several speeches in the past week, some policymakers have registered…MORE

Cloudflare Resolves Outage That Impacted Thousands, ChatGPT, X and More

Cloudflare Resolves Outage That Impacted Thousands, ChatGPT, X and More

A widely used Internet infrastructure company said that it has resolved an issue that led to outages impacting users of everything from ChatGPT and the online game, “League of Legends,” to the New Jersey Transit system early Tuesday. Around 10 a.m. ET, Cloudflare said it was “continuing to monitor for errors to ensure all services…MORE

Federal Reserve Releases New Guidance for Bank Oversight in Move Praised by Industry

Federal Reserve Releases New Guidance for Bank Oversight in Move Praised by Industry

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency’s supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor. In a set of sweeping changes, the principles call for bank examiners to focus on material financial risks and to “not become…MORE