Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - Mar 29 2024 16:00 (EDT)
Ify news, I'm Pentonce, two heavy lift cranes are on the scene of Baltimore's collapsed key bridge with two more on the way to begin removing the wreckage, Maryland Governor was more. To see a freight that is nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower, and to see that same freight with the key bridge resting on top of it, to see shipping containers that were ripped in half as if they were paper mache. To know that out there you have to navigate high winds and electric wires. To go out there and to see it up close you realize just how daunting a task this is. He says they'll meet the moment. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in at a 2.5 percent annual rate in February. Chair Jerome Powell says that's in line with expectations, but more good readings are needed before the Fed starts cutting interest rates. We expect inflation to move down to 2 percent, but on a path that is sometimes bumpy. So, the question then is are those just bumps or are they something more than bumps? Is progress on inflation going to slow for more than two months? And that's a question and honestly we're just going to have to let the data tell us that. Ukraine says Russia launched a barrage of 99 drones and missiles across the country aimed at energy infrastructure. Meantime, the Biden administration is marking the first anniversary of Russia's detention of Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gurskovich. Russia accuses Gurskovich of acting on U.S. orders to collect state secrets but has given no evidence. Just this week it extended his detention until at least June 30th. White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre earlier this week saying Gurskovich is wrongfully detained. "Journalism is not a crime." President Biden echoed this words in a statement today saying his administration's working every day to secure Gurskovich's freedom. Sagar, Meghani, Washington. This is AP News. The Olympics are coming up in Paris this summer and France is looking for a little help. Charles Teletesma explains. France says it's asked 46 countries if they can supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics. Organizers are finalizing planning for the July 26th, August 11 games. The French capitals first in a century, while on heightened alert against potential attacks, the Interior Ministry says the request for foreign security assistance was made in January. Extras are needed for both games security and what it calls the spectator experience. Adding such assistance is a common practice for major international events separately. The French defense ministry has also asked foreign nations for small numbers of military personnel who could help with tasks including sniffer dog teams. I'm Charles Teletesma. Thank you, Charles. And I'm Ben Thomas. AP News. Thank you for listening. Is there anything more satisfying than finding something that perfectly lines up with your taste and checks all the boxes like a suit from Indochino? Their suits are made to measure in totally customizable with endless options. Choose the cut, fabric, lining, and more for the suit of your dreams at a surprisingly affordable price. Go to Indochino.com and use code "podcast" to get 10% off any purchase of $3.99 or more. That's 10% off at indiochino.com with code "podcast". When everyone is on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. No matter what you do or what industry you're in, how you communicate is key. Everything you type is equally important to collaboration and Grammarly can help. Think of it as your AI writing partner empowering you to communicate effectively and efficiently. So you can make a bigger impact in the workplace. 96% of Grammarly users say it helps them craft more impactful writing. And as the gold standard of responsible AI, Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. By understanding your writing and context, Grammarly provides relevant, personalized suggestions. And with tone suggestions, you can navigate even the most difficult work conversations. You can also save time from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds with one click. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y dot com slash podcast. Easier said, done. Need new glasses or want a fresh new style? Warby Parker has you covered. Glasses started just 95 bucks, including anti-reflective scratch-resistant prescription lenses that block 100% of UV rays. Warby Parker has three frames designed in-house, with a huge selection of styles for every face shape. And with Warby Parker's free home try-on program, you can order five pairs to try at home for free. Shipping is free both ways, too. Go to warbyparker.com/covered to try five pairs of frames at home for free, warbyparker.com/covered.