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A multi-bus crash involving three NJ Transit buses at the Port Authority bus terminal injured 12 people, closed the terminal during morning rush hour, and caused delays at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the evening rush hour in New York City and Washington, D.C., demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and blocking entryways to subways and train stations. Chanting slogans and waving Palestinian flags, the protesters called for an end to U.S. aid to Israel and expressed opposition to a two-state agreement. The demonstrations caused delays and access restrictions in transportation hubs, with police shutting down subway stations and entrances.
Two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane of the Sherman Minton Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, have reopened for Monday morning rush hour traffic after necessary repairs and final inspections were completed. The lower deck will carry two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound, while the top deck remains closed until permanent repairs are finished. The I-264 ramp to westbound I-64 will also be opened.
All lanes of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco were temporarily closed due to police activity, causing major traffic gridlock during the evening rush hour. The closure affected eastbound lanes near the toll plaza and the I-80 connector ramp to I-880 south. However, all lanes were reopened within an hour, according to the California Highway Patrol. This incident adds to a series of recent bridge-related incidents causing severe traffic delays in the Bay Area.
A suspected gas explosion during rush hour in Johannesburg, South Africa, caused extensive damage, flipping over 20 cars and injuring at least nine people. The injured were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while others were evacuated due to fears of a second explosion or building collapses. The cause of the explosion is believed to be gas, but it is unclear whether it originated from underground pipes or another source. Emergency crews are searching for more injured individuals, and the area remains dangerous due to the leaked gas.
The malfunctioning Portal Bridge caused the cancellation of multiple NJ Transit trains and delays for Amtrak trains during rush hour. Signal problems started in the morning and were caused by an electrical issue affecting critical systems on the bridge. Amtrak crews are working to resolve the issue.
Chris Tucker, known for his roles in Rush Hour and Money Talks, talks about his sabbatical from the industry, his friendship with Michael Jackson, and his latest role in Ben Affleck's Air. Tucker explains that he is selective about the work he takes on and is a perfectionist who wants to do his best. He also discusses his research for his role as Howard White, a real-life executive in Nike's basketball department, in Air.