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☆ Opinion | The Rage in ‘Carrie’ Feels More Relevant Than Ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Amanda Jayatissa | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In their sophomore year, on the first day back after Christmas vacation, she came to school wearing newly fashionable clothes with a trendy hairstyle — but the bullying and teasing never stopped. “Carrie,” Mr. King’s first published novel, was released 50 years ago, in 1974. Many things have changed in the half-century since Mr. King’s novel was published, yet Carrie White remains a strikingly relevant and highly relatable figure. “Not really, not at the subconscious level where savage things grow.” I was hooked. What did Mr. King mean by “savage things?” I didn’t realize then that I would spend so much of my adult life thinking about this very question.

Persons: ” Stephen King’s, Dodie Franklin, “, ” Mr, King, “ Carrie, King’s, Carrie ”, Brian De Palma, Chloë Grace Moretz, Carrie White Organizations: Riverdale Locations: Riverdale ”, Sri Lanka

☆ 22 Indian crew members stranded on the ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge could be on board for weeks, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe crew of the container ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge five days ago are still trapped on board the stricken vessel, a report says. The crew, all Indian nationals, are likely continuing to work to maintain the ship as they remain stranded, the Times said. The container ship Dali collided with a key bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday. Those onshore have devised inventive ways to contact the crew members who do not have consistent internet access on board. AdvertisementThe crew members seem to be faring well, given the circumstances.

Persons: —, Dali, Francis Scott Key, Michael A, McCoy, Wes Moore, Chris James, James, Joshua Messick, Andrew Middleton, I've, Grace Ocean Organizations: Service, Business, The New York Times, Times, Washington Post, Getty, Synergy, National Transportation Safety Board, Coast Guard, Baltimore International, Maersk Locations: Baltimore, Patapsco, Singapore, Danish, Colombo, Sri Lanka

☆ Tangled in Steel With No Way Out: How the Crew Stuck in Baltimore Is Faring
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Eduardo Medina | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even from miles away, the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a jarring visual: Chunks of steel jut above the water like metallic icebergs. Twisted gray beams protrude in crooked positions. From a park near Fort McHenry, visitors can see the giant cargo ship that struck the bridge and remains lodged in the wreckage. Less visible, however, are the 22 crew members from India who have remained on the ship, named the Dali, since the disaster on Tuesday. Since the accident, which killed six construction workers, the crew members have found themselves in an unexpected spotlight.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Dali, Little Locations: Baltimore, Fort McHenry, India, Sri Lanka

☆ Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse reverberates around the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Ray Sanchez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

StreamTimeLive StreamTimeLive StreamTimeLiveAround the same time, numerous audible alarms were recorded on the ship’s bridge audio. The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. “Once you get here, I’ll go grab the workers on the Key Bridge and then stop the outer loop,” an officer said. When the Key Bridge was built decades ago, container ships were a fraction of the size and weight they are today. Miguel Luna, a native of El Salvador, was also working on the Key Bridge.

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☆ Owner of ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge will likely try to invoke 1851 law used to cap damages after Titanic disaster
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The owner of the ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge faces a mountain of potential lawsuits. Experts say the owner will likely try to invoke an 1851 law to try to cap potential damages. The Limitation of Liability Act was successfully used by the Titanic owner after the 1912 sinking. "If they're fully successful, it will cap how much they have to pay in damages," Michael Sturley, an expert in maritime law and professor at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Law, told BI. However, I must say that the way things look at present, it seems unlikely that a limitation petition will be successful."

Persons: —, Maryland's Francis Scott Key, Dali, Michael Sturley, Sturley, Michael A, McCoy, it's, Martin Davies, Davies, Gordon Carey —, Carey, It's Organizations: Titanic, Service, University of Texas, Austin's School of Law, Private Ltd, Grace Ocean Private, Business, Washington Post, Wall Street, Titanic Inc, Maritime Law Center, Tulane University School of Law, White Star, Reuters, Synergy Marine Group, Synergy Marine Locations: Baltimore, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Patapsco, United States, , Oregon, Oregon

☆ Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The others were presumed dead, and officials said search efforts had been exhausted. Investigators on Wednesday began collecting evidence from the vessel that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge the previous day. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo the maintenance. "We were informed that they were going to conduct routine engine maintenance on it while it was in port. Video showed the ship moving at what Maryland's governor said was about 9 mph (15 kph) toward the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) bridge.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Roland L, Butler Jr, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Butler, Wes Moore, Shannon Gilreath, Jennifer Homendy, Homendy, Moore, Watson, Pete Buttigieg, Biden, Buttigieg, Gilreath Organizations: Fire, Bloomberg, Getty, U.S . Coast Guard, Maryland State Police, Maryland Gov, . Coast Guard, National Transportation Safety Board, Coast Guard, Homeland Security, Associated Press, Synergy Marine Group, Grace Ocean Private Ltd, White House, Transportation, World Association, Transport Infrastructure Locations: Baltimore, Dali, Patapsco, Baltimore , Maryland, U.S, Maryland, Mexico, Guatemala, Dundalk , Maryland, Honduras, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Port, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Windward, Annapolis

☆ Here's what we know about the Singapore-flagged container ship that hit the Baltimore bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Key Bridge was hit by a ship and collapsed on March 26, 2024. The incident, which has wreaked havoc at one of the country's busiest ports and sparked fears about supply chain disruption, has raised questions about the Singapore-flagged container ship involved. In an aerial view, cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Tasos Katopodis | Getty ImagesHowever, Singapore's port authority on Wednesday said that the container ship had passed overseas inspections and carried certificates to cover its structural integrity and functionality at the time of the Baltimore bridge incident. In the June inspection, the container ship was found to have had a faulty monitor gauge for fuel pressure, but this was fixed before the vessel departed the port.

Persons: Francis, Dali, Wes Moore, Moore, Francis Scott Key, Tasos Katopodis Organizations: Washington Post, The Washington Post, Getty, Bridge, Maryland, NBC, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Port Authority Locations: Baltimore, Patapsco, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Belgium's Port of Antwerp, Europe, San Antonio, Chile, Baltimore , Maryland

☆ 6 people missing in the Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead, and the Coast Guard says their next job is to try to recover their bodies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Six construction workers went missing during the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. AdvertisementThe six construction workers who went missing after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are presumed dead, a US Coast Guard official said on Tuesday night. Gilreath told reporters that they were suspending active search-and-rescue efforts on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., local time. AdvertisementBaltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge had collapsed on Tuesday morning after it was struck by a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the Dali. BREAKING: Ship collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse pic.twitter.com/OcOrSjOCRn — BNO News (@BNONews) March 26, 2024The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a key node within Baltimore's transportation network.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, —, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, we've, Shannon Gilreath, Gilreath, Roland L, Butler Jr, Butler, Kevin Cartwright, Dali, Paul Wiedefeld, James Wallace Organizations: Coast Guard, Service, US Coast Guard, Maryland State Police, Baltimore Fire Department, New York Times, BI, Maryland Transportation Locations: Singapore, Dali, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Baltimore, Maryland

☆ Black box recovered from cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge could help uncover what went wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A black box has been recovered from the ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge. The Dali, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, hit Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday. AdvertisementWhat exactly went wrong to cause the Baltimore bridge collapse this week? Officials on Wednesday recovered the ship's black box data recorder, which could help investigators piece together what caused the crash. The Singapore-flagged Dali cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, early Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse.

Persons: Dali, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, —, Jennifer Homendy, Guy Platten —, Francis Scott Key, Wes Moore, James Wallace, Shannon Gilreath Organizations: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Service, Transportation Safety Board, CBS News, International Chamber of Shipping, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Radio, Baltimore, Maritime, Port Authority, Synergy Marine, Baltimore Fire Department, US Coast Guard Locations: Baltimore, Singapore, Baltimore , Maryland, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Maryland, Asia Pacific

PinnedA cargo ship struck a bridge that crosses outer Baltimore Harbor early Tuesday, triggering a collapse, the authorities said. The Coast Guard received a report of an impact at 1:27 a.m. Eastern time at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, said Matthew West, a petty officer first class for the Coast Guard in Baltimore. “I-695 Key Bridge collapse due to ship strike,” the agency said on the social media site X. Officer West of the Coast Guard said that a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the Dali, had hit the bridge. The bridge — named after Francis Scott Key, the author of the American national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” — opened in 1977.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Matthew West, Niki Fennoy, Brandon M, Scott, “, Dali, Grace Ocean, Scott’s, —, Derrick Bryson Taylor Organizations: Coast Guard, Baltimore Police, Fire Department, Maryland Transportation, Grace, Maryland Transportation Authority, Maryland Port Administration, American Locations: Baltimore, ”, Singapore, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Maryland

☆ The Dali was just starting a 27-day voyage.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Claire Moses | More About Claire Moses | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Dali was less than 30 minutes into its planned 27-day journey when the ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday. The Dali, which is nearly 1,000 feet long, left the Baltimore port around 1 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday. The ship had two pilots onboard, according to a statement by its owners, Grace Ocean Investment. Before heading off on its voyage, the Dali had returned to the United States from Panama on March 19, harboring in New York. The Dali sustained damage at the time, but no one was injured.

Persons: Dali, Francis Scott Key Organizations: Grace Ocean Investment, South, Hyundai Heavy Industries Locations: Sri Lanka, Baltimore, United States, Panama, New York, South Korea, Antwerp

☆ A Baltimore Bridge Collapsed After a Ship Collision
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Matthew Cullen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A 948-foot cargo ship that left the Port of Baltimore early this morning collided just minutes later with a pillar of a major bridge, quickly causing much of the bridge to collapse into the water. Divers and other emergency responders searched for six construction workers who had been fixing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it fell and are now missing. The crew of the ship, a massive vessel headed for Sri Lanka, had issued a warning that it had lost power before the collision. That heads-up gave officials enough time to stop traffic at both ends of the bridge. Biden also said that he expected the federal government would pay to rebuild the bridge, which had a four-lane highway that carried more than 30,000 commuters each day.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, ”, Biden, Dali Organizations: Port, Federal Locations: Baltimore, Sri Lanka, Maryland

☆ The bridge collapse in Baltimore is a 'developing mass casualty event,' first responders say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a ship on Tuesday morning. A representative for the Baltimore Fire Department called the situation a "developing mass casualty event." AdvertisementThe collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a "developing mass casualty event," a representative for the Baltimore Fire Department said on Tuesday morning. I-695 Key Bridge collapse due to ship strike," the Maryland Transportation Authority wrote on X shortly after. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. said in an X post that the authorities "are closely monitoring the ongoing situation at the Key Bridge."

Persons: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, —, Francis Scott Key, Kevin Cartwright, Cartwright, 9IgvJyi46Y — Hayward, Dali, Matthew, Johnny Olszewski, Jr, Olszewski Organizations: Baltimore Fire Department, Service, Associated Press, Maryland Keybridge, US Coast Guard, USCG, Baltimore Sun, Coast Guard, Matthew West, NBC News, Maryland Transportation Authority, Baltimore, Business Locations: Baltimore, Singapore, Colombo, Sri Lanka, BALTIMORE, Maryland

How the Key Bridge Collapsed in Baltimore: Maps and PhotosOn Tuesday, a major bridge in Baltimore collapsed into the water seconds after it was struck by a cargo ship, sending vehicles on the bridge into the river below. The collapsed span, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, is part of Interstate 695 and spans 1.6 miles over the Baltimore Harbor. Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge Patapsco River Patapsco River The ship left the Port of Baltimore around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Francis Scott Key Bridge The ship hit the bridge at 1:28 a.m. 1 mile Francis Scott Key Bridge Patapsco River Where impact occurred Direction of the ship 200 feet Baltimore The ship left the Port of Baltimore around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Patapsco River Francis Scott Key Bridge The ship hit the bridge at 1:28 a.m. 1 mile Francis Scott Key Bridge Patapsco River Where impact occurred Direction of the ship 200 feet Sources: Spire Global, Google Earth The New York TimesThe ship that hit the bridge is a 948-foot-long cargo vessel called Dali.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Baltimore Harbor . Baltimore Francis Scott Key, Scott Key, Wes Moore Organizations: Baltimore, Port, Google, New York Times, YouTube, Coast Guard Locations: Baltimore, Baltimore Harbor . Baltimore, Port of Baltimore, Patapsco, Dali, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Port, Southern, Maryland

☆ Logistics companies scramble after bridge collapse closes Port of Baltimore until further notice
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship Dali after the bridge collapsed, Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024. At the time of the collision, the vessel had two pilots from the Port of Baltimore on board. The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge lies in the water after it collapsed in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024. "For cargo already on water, we will omit the port, and will discharge cargo set for Baltimore, in nearby ports. "The collapse of the Baltimore bridge primarily affects coal exports from CNX and CSX terminals," said Madeleine Overgaard, dry market data manager for the global trade data platform Kpler.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Dali, Roberto Schmidt, Paul Brashier, Brashier, Goetz Alebrand, Wes Moore, Larry, Richard Meade, Meade, Kena Betancur, Andy Lipow, Lipow, Helen Delich Bentley, Judah Levine, Madeleine Overgaard, Levine, Tasos Katopodis Organizations: Afp, Getty Images Logistics, Port, Eastern Seaboard, ITS Logistics, Getty, Americas, DHL Global, Maryland Gov, Baltimore, AFP, Uber Freight, IKEA, Lipow Oil Associates, Maersk, Freightos, CSX, East, Francis Scott Key Bridge Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, Baltimore, New York, New Jersey, Norfolk, Port of Baltimore, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Port, American, Taicang Port, Suzhou, China's, Jiangsu, East Coast, Norfolk , Virginia, Maryland, Midwest, New England, Virginia, North East , Maryland, Gulf Coast, Philadelphia, Suez, CNX, Freightos, Asia, U.S

☆ What we know about the ship that crashed into and took down the Maryland bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday was the Dali, a Singapore-flagged vessel. The container ship is about 984 feet long and up to 157 feet wide, while the bridge is part of I-695. AdvertisementA container ship crashed into a key bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, causing part of the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River. A livestream showed vehicles traveling on the Francis Scott Key Bridge just moments before the impact at around 1:28 a.m., indicating that the collapse caught at least several people. According to ship tracking data, the vessel is a Singapore-flagged container ship called the Dali.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Dali, —, It's, Matthew West, Grace Ocean Organizations: Service, Associated Press, Coast Guard, New York Times, Synergy, Maersk, Dali, Staff, Grace, Business Insider, BI, Hyundai Heavy Industries Locations: Singapore, Baltimore, Patapsco, Danish, South Korea, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Antwerp

Six people are presumed dead and two have been rescued from the Patapsco River, according to The New York Times. What Happened to Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge? Around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship called Dali struck a column of the bridge, according to reporting by The Baltimore Banner. Where Is the Francis Scott Key Bridge and How Long Is It? The Francis Scott Key Bridge was assessed as being in “fair” condition in 2023, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s National Bridge Inventory.

Persons: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key, Wes Moore, Dali, Maryland Sen, Chris Van Hollen, Francis Scott Key, Helen Delich Bentley, Banner ”, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Moore, ”, Joe Biden, We're, “, Pete Buttigieg, Scott, Buttigieg, Joseph Schofer Organizations: The New York Times, Maryland Gov, Biden Administration, White, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Banner, ABC News, Maryland, New York Times, Times, ” Synergy Marine Group, Baltimore Mayor, Transportation, Department of, World Association, Transport Infrastructure, U.S . News, Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering, ” Engineers Locations: Patapsco, Maryland’s, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Maryland, Baltimore, Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, Fort McHenry, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, U.S

Read previewA container ship crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing its collapse into the Patapsco River. Baltimore first responders called the situation a "developing mass casualty event" and a "dire emergency," per The Associated Press. pic.twitter.com/ipoTR2HljY — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) March 26, 2024The vessel is the Dali, a Singapore-flagged container ship about 984 feet long, and 157 feet wide, per a listing on VesselFinder. The Dali's owner is listed as Grace Ocean, a Singapore-based firm, and its manager is listed as Synergy Marine, which is also headquartered in Singapore. AdvertisementStaff for Grace Ocean declined to comment on the crash when contacted by Business Insider.

Persons: —, Francis Scott Key, James Wallace, Wallace, Richard Worley, Wes Moore, Pete Buttigieg, Moore, Baltimore Francis Scott Key, ipoTR2HljY —, Dali, Grace Ocean, Barbara Rossi, Claudia Norrgren, it'll Organizations: Service, Baltimore, Associated Press, Business, Sonar, Biden Administration, Volunteer Firefighters, Volunteer Swift Water Team, Team, Unified Command, ipoTR2HljY — Harford Co, Synergy, Shipping, Staff, Grace, Maersk, Dali, University of Oxford, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Port Locations: Baltimore, Patapsco, Maryland, @jmvfc8, Singapore, Danish, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Port, South Korea, Antwerp

☆ International Elections 2024: What You Need to Know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-21 | by ( The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

International Elections 2024: What You Need to KnowRussia U.K. United States E.U. Mexico India Indonesia 900M South Africa 90M Voting-age population Russia U.K. United States E.U. Mexico India Indonesia 900M 90M South Africa Voting-age population Russia U.K. United States E.U. Upcoming Elections India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a divisive figure who has aggravated the religious and ethnic fault lines in the hugely diverse country, is seeking a third term. United States A rematch between President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump adds another layer of uncertainty to the global political landscape.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Paul Kagame, Biden, Donald J, Trump Organizations: United, Africa, Russia U.K, India, National Congress, European, Party, Lithuanian Christian Democrats, Conservative Party, Labour Party Locations: Russia, United States, Mexico India Indonesia, Mexico, India, South Africa, Venezuela, Sudan, Panama, Chad, Europe, Rwanda, Austria, Lithuania, Sri Lanka

☆ India investigates alleged Hindu nationalist attack on foreign students offering Ramadan prayers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Authorities in western India have launched an investigation after far-right Hindus allegedly attacked foreign university students offering prayers during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as religious tensions simmer ahead of a crucial general election. One eyewitness told CNN the students were offering prayers when a group of people arrived and repeatedly told them to stop, while chanting Hindu slogans. “One of the students got up and slapped a member of the group,” the Gujarat University student, who does not want to be named out of fear of retribution, told CNN. We request the university to shift us to a safe place.”Another student told Gujarat First News that the university had given them permission to pray on campus. Gujarat University vice chancellor Neerja A. Gupta confirmed clashes broke out between two groups after which some foreign students were injured.

Persons: Malik, Randhir Jaiswal, Narendra Modi’s, “ Jai Shree Ram, Lord Ram, ”, ‘ Jai Shree Ram, ’, “, Neerja A, Gupta, Modi, Asaduddin Owaisi Organizations: CNN, Authorities, Gujarat University, “, India’s Ministry, External Affairs, clarion, News Capital Gujarat, Gujarat, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP Locations: India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Ahmedabad, ” Ahmedabad, “, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat

☆ I rode the $1 coastal train in Sri Lanka from Bentota to Colombo. There was a 2-hour delay, and I didn't have a seat on board, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently went on a solo trip to Sri Lanka and rode its famed coastal rail. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The teardrop-shaped island in South Asia is known for its stunning beaches, lush jungles, and foliage-covered mountains. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Sri Lanka, South Asia, Colombo, Singapore

☆ The UK is the 2nd-most miserable country in the world, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The UK is the second-most miserable country in the world, a new report said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe UK is the second-most miserable country in the world, a new global well-being index said. Only Uzbekistan came lower in the rankings, which were published in the US nonprofit Sapien Labs' Mental State of the World Report earlier this month. The World Happiness Report 2023 suggested the UK was the 19th happiest country in the world.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin's, Bridge Lucy Organizations: Service, Sapien Labs, Mental State, Sapiens Labs, Britain, Labs, Bridge Locations: Uzbekistan, Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ukraine, Yemen, Western

☆ I'm a millennial mom who's visited 57 countries with my kids thanks to many income streams, including $4,000 a month blogging and extra cash from flipping homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Karen Edwards has traveled to or lived in 57 countries with her husband and four children. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karen Edwards, who blogs about her family's life abroad. Karen Edwards' son and the camper van they lived in. My kids played with Peruvian children — it was really, really special. AdvertisementKaren Edwards' husband and children.

Persons: Karen Edwards, —, I've, Edwards, Karen Edwards I've, It's, We've, it's, Karen Edwards ⁠, they've, we'll Organizations: Service, Sri Locations: Sri Lanka, Dublin, London, Abu Dhabi, London Borough, Croydon, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada, Argentina, US, Mexico, Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Belize, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombo, Peru, Bolivia, Europe, Central Asia

☆ Will Memes About Politicians Now Get Sri Lankans Thrown in Jail?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Pamodi Waravita | Mujib Mashal | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even in the darkest of times, Sri Lankans held on to their humor. In 2022, when the island nation’s economy collapsed and the government announced a QR code system to ration gasoline, a meme spread online: “Scanning Fuel QR Code Now Makes You Forget Last Three Months.”And when public anger forced the strongman president to flee his palace, with protesters venturing inside to fry snacks in his kitchen and jump into his pool, another meme captured the mood upon their departure: “We Are Leaving. The Key Is Under the Flower Pot.”It is this kind of online expression, which helped fuel the largest citizens’ movement in Sri Lanka in decades, that activists and rights groups fear is now endangered. They are concerned about a new law, the Online Safety Act, that gives the government wide-ranging powers to deem speech on social media to be “prohibited statements.” Under the law, a committee appointed by the president will rule on what is prohibited, and violations could bring penalties ranging from fines of hundreds of dollars to years in prison.

Persons: ” Locations: Sri Lankans, Sri Lanka

☆ Sri Lanka has ended free long-term visas for Russians and Ukrainians following outrage over a 'whites only' party
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sri Lankan authorities said it would scrap free long-term visas for Russian and Ukrainian tourists. Russian tourists have been a major boost to the struggling Sri Lankan economy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSri Lanka has scrapped free long-term visa extensions for Russians and Ukrainians who headed to the country in the last two years, Reuters reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Reuters, Party, Business Locations: Russian, Sri Lankan, Sri Lanka, Unawatuna

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