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January 05, 1933

Work started on huge excavation for Gate Bridge

SAN FRANCISCO -- Two overall-clad steam shovel operators today swung the jaws of their ponderous machines into the ground at Lime Point, and the first dirt was moved in construction of the Golden Gate bridge without ceremony.

Speeches will be made and hands shaken at formal dedication ceremonies later. Construction engineers today were more interested in starting an excavation that, when completed, will be large enough to swallow a skyscraper.

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Nine months will be needed to complete the task of constructing the anchorage.

PM Rishi Sunak to announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for Ukraine

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PM Rishi Sunak to announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for Ukraine

April 22 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to travel to Poland on Tuesday when he will announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for besieged ally Ukraine.

RFK Jr. vows to put 'U.S. budget on blockchain' to increase transparency

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

RFK Jr. vows to put 'U.S. budget on blockchain' to increase transparency

April 22 (UPI) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would put the nation's budget on blockchain to increase government transparency and end corruption.

Voyager 1 resumes sending readable status updates after 5 months of repairs

Science News // 7 hours ago

Voyager 1 resumes sending readable status updates after 5 months of repairs

April 22 (UPI) -- The pioneering Voyager 1 deep-space probe is once again sending usable engineering updates back to Earth after five months of repairs, NASA officials announced Monday.

Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Charcoal shipment to California hides methamphetamine worth $1M, CBP says

April 22 (UPI) -- A recent charcoal shipment at a California facility from Mexico was discovered to be hiding more than $1 million worth of methamphetamine, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday.

High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening

April 22 (UPI) -- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday was on hand to break ground with other officials on what will be America's next high-speed railway.

NASA to launch solar sail, navigate space using sunlight

Science News // 9 hours ago

NASA to launch solar sail, navigate space using sunlight

April 22 (UPI) -- NASA is gearing up for a launch this week that will test a new way to navigate the solar system, using a large sail to catch the sunlight.

Minnesota police shoot, injure man brandishing handgun in Target parking lot

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Minnesota police shoot, injure man brandishing handgun in Target parking lot

April 22 (UPI) -- A car theft suspect was shot and injured in the parking lot of a suburban St. Paul, Minn., Target store Monday after allegedly brandishing a handgun at officers, authorities said.

Near Oklahoma City, family of 5 -- including 2 kids -- found dead in home

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Near Oklahoma City, family of 5 -- including 2 kids -- found dead in home

April 22 (UPI) -- A homocide investigation is underway in Oklahoma after five individuals and at least two kids were found mysteriously dead Monday morning, according to authorities.

Being treated by a female physician associated with lower risk of death

Health News // 9 hours ago

Being treated by a female physician associated with lower risk of death

NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) -- Being treated by a female physician can reduce the risk of death and hospital readmission, a new study suggests.

'Star Wars' novice sought to watch nine films for $1,000

Odd News // 10 hours ago

'Star Wars' novice sought to watch nine films for $1,000

April 22 (UPI) -- A financial advice website is seeking someone who has never seen a single Star Wars movie to watch every film in the Skywalker saga and make $1,000 in the process.

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