The fiery collapse of Philly’s I-95

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A truck fire collapses Philadelphia's I-95 highway; police question former Scottish first minister Sturgeon in a financial probe.   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. TOP NEWS Philly's I-95 crumbles under tanker truck fire Mark Makela/Getty Images Authorities say a tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed into a brick wall and burst into flames on Sunday, toppling an overpass on the northbound I-95 highway in Philadelphia. [CNN] Monday, human remains were reportedly removed from the truck's cab following the crash but the driver's identity could not be confirmed. [6ABC] Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a disaster declaration to free up funding to expedite rebuilding the road, which 160,000 vehicles pass daily. [New York Times / Jon Hurdle and Campbell Robertson] Drivers on Monday faced longer commutes and delays while officials investigated. [Associated Press / Ron Todt, Mike Catalini, and Marc Levy] The highway could take months to rebuild, which means the main expressway connecting the East Coast will be closed during the busy summer travel season. [Tom Avril/ Philadelphia Inquirer] 📍 If you read just one story A Vox analysis of dozens of studies from the University of Chicago shows how dealing with racism could subtract years — if not decades — from Black Americans' lives. [Vox / Sean Collins and Izzie Ramirez] The arrest of Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon Police arrested Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon on Sunday in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. [AP / Jill Lawless] Scotland is probing the alleged diversion of about $650,000 in campaign donations for Scottish independence; Sturgeon — who led Scotland for eight years before suddenly resigning in February — insists she did nothing wrong. [Guardian / Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks] Police arrested Sturgeon's husband and the party treasurer earlier this year; all three released were released without charges pending further investigation. [Max Foster, Radina Gigova, and Rob Picheta / CNN] The financial probe and the arrest of three former party leaders have raised doubts about Scotland's governing party and the future of its campaign to separate from the UK. [NYT / Stephen Castle] Support our work   Reader gifts help keep Vox and newsletters like Sentences free for all. Support our work with a gift today. Give MISCELLANEOUS Sixteen young Montanans are suing the state for allegedly violating their constitutional right to a healthy environment by failing to address climate change. [Vox / Jonquilyn Hill] Monday, JP Morgan Chase reached a $290 million agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit with victims of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse. [CNBC] Fox News sent a cease and desist letter to its former host Tucker Carlson accusing him of breaching their contract with his new Twitter show. [Axios / Mike Allen] Ukraine's counteroffensive is officially underway but it could take months to understand the outcome of Kyiv's campaign to liberate Russian-held territory. [Vox / Jen Kirby] VERBATIM "If even half of it is true then he's toast. It's a very detailed indictment, and it's very, very damning." [Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Trump's classified documents indictment / Fox News] LISTEN TO THIS Awestruck Awe is what takes our breath away when we face a sky full of stars or listen to a moving piece of music. But scientists are still trying to pin down why we feel such a powerful emotion, and whether it's possible to cultivate more of it in our lives.   Listen now   ▶ Read more from Vox How to prepare for the return of student loan payments We finally have malaria vaccines. The next hurdle: Distributing them. Tulsa will pay you to live there. And you'll love it. How the right's defeats gave us the anti-LGBTQ moment In The Flash, Warner Bros. hopes you forget Ezra Miller's troubles This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe. If you value Vox's unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring contribution.   View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.