"Baltimore Port Crisis: Salvage Operation Underway After Key Bridge Collapse"

Baltimore begins a massive and dangerous cleanup after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with the U.S. Navy deploying floating cranes and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sending over 1,100 specialists to remove debris and hazardous materials that have crippled the Port of Baltimore. Federal officials approved $60 million in relief funds for disaster recovery, and experts anticipate a months-long cleanup effort involving technical challenges and potential dangers, including frigid waters for divers and hazardous materials onboard the affected cargo ship. Policymakers are discussing raising the height of a new bridge and incorporating new technology for safety, while federal funding is being sought to cover the full costs of rebuilding.