Coast Guard finds El Faro sinking caused by captain's misjudgment
The Coast Guard report on the 2015 El Faro disaster cites Captain Michael Davidson underestimating hurricane strength and overestimating ship resilience. It notes he should have rerouted El Faro from Jacksonville to San Juan to avoid Hurricane Joaquin's 150 mph winds and saved the 33 aboard.
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Trump tweets spark mixed charity response for Puerto Rico
Charitable fundraising for storm battered Puerto Rico rose after President Trump targeted San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz. MoveOn.org contributions topped $1 million in three hours sparked by Lin Manuel Miranda's plea. Mercy Corps noted increased web traffic and donations, though not clearly tied to the tweets. The story notes the hurricane damage and slow recovery across the island.
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Breast cancer awareness grows from stigma to pink rally
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month as the nation embraces a pink rallying cry. The piece traces progress from stigmas and limited treatments to advocacy driven by figures like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Terese Lasser, Betty Ford, and Susan G. Komen, highlighting Reach to Recovery and the spread of pink ribbons since 1991.
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