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Bridges and Digital Toll Roads

Mar 27, 2024
25:56
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Tech insider Kara Swisher discusses latest tech trends, her book 'Burn Book,' and parenting in the digital age. Also, the impact of a bridge collapse on the port of Baltimore, Visa and Mastercard's $30B settlement with merchants, and a curious crypto story.
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  • The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has disrupted vital transportation routes affecting commerce and infrastructure.
  • Visa and MasterCard's $30B settlement with merchants over interchange fees may lead to varying charges for consumers based on credit cards used.

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Impact of Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore due to a cargo container strike has led to significant disruptions. This incident, resulting in tragic loss of life, has severed a crucial transportation route affecting the port of Baltimore, a major transshipment hub for various goods like cars, gypsum, lumber, and coal. The disruption is expected to have a substantial impact on commerce and infrastructure, requiring time for cleanup and causing flow disruptions for hazmat trucks and other traffic.

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