Wednesday, March 27, saw the start of recovery operations in Maryland as searchers continued to look for the six people who were thought to have died following the terrible fall of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A 985-foot-long tanker collided with the bridge early on Tuesday, sending parts of it tumbling into the Patapsco River. Six construction workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador were listed as missing, according to CNN.
The US Coast Guard, however, has now said that it will halt its extensive search and rescue operation after coming to the conclusion that the men have passed away.
Miguel Luna, 49, a husband and father of three who was born in El Salvador and has lived in Maryland for almost 20 years, was one of the people identified. When the bridge collapsed, Luna was among the workers assigned to fix its potholes, as the BBC reported.
While ongoing recovery attempts continued, Miguel Luna’s wife, María del Carmen Castellón, voiced her sadness and the family eagerly awaited news.
They merely advise us to wait and that they are unable to provide us any information at this time. We are inconsolable because we don’t know if they have already saved them and our hearts are torn. In an interview with Telemundo 44, Maria bemoaned, “We’re just waiting to hear any news.”
Among the workers who went missing was Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, 38, who was also identified as a victim. Maynor, a married father of an 18-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter, was originally from Honduras. His brother Martin Suazo stated that he had lived in the United States for almost eighteen years.
The fall occurred early on Tuesday morning while the six workers—including Maynor—were working on fixing potholes on the bridge. They worked for a nearby firm called Brawner Builders, which maintains bridges in Maryland.
Senior executive Jeffrey Pritzker of Brawner Builders emphasized the company’s dedication to safety while expressing deep dismay at the incident’s unexpected nature.
Jeffrey said, “This was so completely unforeseen.” “We’re at a loss for words. We have cones, signs, lighting, barriers, and flaggers because we take such great interest in maintaining safety. However, we never anticipated that the bridge would fall.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who are missing and thought to be deceased.
Beyoncé stuns in a new campaign, where she poses in just her underwear, making a bold and eye-catching statement.
Beyoncé is all about paying homage to American classics, and she’s putting her own spin on a commercial from 1985 in her Levis.
The music icon Beyoncé, 43, is the star of a new Levi’s jeans ad, recreating a famous commercial from 1985 called “Launderette.” In the original ad, model Nick Kamen walks into a laundromat, strips down to his white boxers, and throws his Levi’s jeans into the washing machine while people stare.
In Beyoncé’s version, she walks into a laundromat wearing a blue denim cowboy hat, a white T-shirt, and tight-fitting jeans. Instead of water, she throws a bucket of diamonds into the machine and takes off her jeans, revealing white boxer briefs, while others watch.
The commercial is full of Beyoncé’s signature style and is set to her song “LEVII’S JEANS” featuring Post Malone from her 2024 album Cowboy Carter.
Fans were quick to share their excitement about the new ad, with comments like, “I’m analyzing every detail for clues about act three and hidden surprises,” and “THE DIAMONDS AS WATER!” Another fan said, “Now I want a pair of diamond-washed Levi’s.”
The ad is part of a new campaign called “REIIMAGINE,” where Beyoncé will appear in more commercials and different kinds of ads for Levi’s.
In a press release on Monday, September 30, Beyoncé said, “My song ‘LEVII’S JEANS’ celebrates what I see as the ultimate American outfit — something we all proudly wear.”
“I’m proud to work with Levi’s to create classic American imagery. Denim on denim is usually thought of in a more male way, so this campaign, which focuses on the strong female perspective, means a lot to me.”
“I’m excited to find new ways for our ideas to come together, empowering women and celebrating their strength.”
Kenny Mitchell, the global Chief Marketing Officer of Levi’s, said, “Levi’s has always been the unofficial uniform for people striving for better. A big part of that is constantly changing and creating new cultural trends.”
“With Beyoncé, we are exploring the idea of reimagination through this campaign. It helps us connect with our fans in fresh ways and supports the growth of our women’s line as the leading denim lifestyle brand.”
The release explains that the campaign is “inspired by Levi’s long history and the innovative ideas of one of the most important people in modern culture. It shows that the brand remains a key part of culture today.”
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