The Pour Over Today Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge, New Orleans Jail Break, Midwest Weather, & More | 05.19.2025
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May 19, 2025 A Mexican naval ship collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, sparking conversations about safety and infrastructure. In New Orleans, a shocking jail break raised suspicions of insider help. Meanwhile, severe weather raged through the Midwest, including a deadly tornado and an unexpected dust storm in Chicago. As these events unfold, the podcast weaves in thoughtful reflections on hope and redemption, touching on broader political controversies and economic challenges facing retailers.
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Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge Tragedy
- The Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two crew members and injuring 22.
- The ship lost power and veered off course, snapping its three masts and causing a partial bridge closure.
New Orleans Jail Break
- Ten inmates, including some accused of murder, escaped a New Orleans jail by breaking a defective cell door and scaling fences.
- The escape was undetected for over seven hours and likely involved inside help; three jail employees were placed on unpaid leave.
Weather Tragedy and Hope
- Extreme weather in the Midwest caused at least 27 deaths and power outages, highlighting nature's volatility.
- Christians can find hope in the promise of creation's future redemption and freedom from decay.
