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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
US Marine dies, another rescued while hiking in northern Japan
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways A U.S. Marine died and another was rescued while hiking in northern Japan over the weekend, the Marine Corps confirmed Tuesday. Cpl. Jason P. Cockrell and Cpl. Andre N. Dabrowski, both assigned to the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, went missing Friday while recreationally trekking Mount Furano in the Hokkaido prefecture of Japan. Cockrell was discovered Saturday, according to the Marine Corps, and did not survive. Dabrowski was rescued, according to reports. 'We are all incredibly saddened by this loss,' said Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, in a statement. 'We are united in grief with their family, friends, and fellow Marines, and we will do everything we can to support them during this difficult time.' While the incident is under investigation, a spokesperson told Military Times that deteriorating weather conditions likely led to the Marines' initial disappearance. Airman uses military training to rescue skier during trip to the Alps Japanese news network Hokkaido Broadcasting reported one of the Marines called local police at 4 p.m. local time Friday after becoming disoriented and separated by fog, according to Stars and Stripes. That Marine was found unharmed six hours later, 4,300 feet up a mountain road. The other Marine was found 4,600 feet up the mountain, lying on a trail, but died after being transported to a hospital, the same report said. Cockrell, originally from New Mexico, enlisted in the Marine Corps on Aug. 8, 2022, and was serving as an automotive maintenance technician at the time of his death. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and Korea Defense Service Medal. Dabrowski also serves as an automotive maintenance technician and hails from Maryland. 'We extend our deepest gratitude to the Japanese authorities, local rescue teams, and all those involved in the search and recovery efforts,' said Cap. Brett Vannier, spokesperson for the 3rd Marine Logistics Group.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Opinion - To rebuild America's maritime fleet, Congress must create demand for US ships
With his 'Restoring America's Maritime Dominance' executive order last month, President Trump sounded the alarm: Our nation will either rebuild its commercial shipping fleet now or drift further into dependence on foreign vessels, most flying the Chinese flag. The executive order's mandate for a maritime action plan calls for a serious agenda by various agencies to revive the merchant marine, but meaningful change will require Congress to step up and do its job. That starts with creating real, sustained demand for U.S. shipping. I grew up in Mobile, Ala., a port city with the maritime industry in its blood. My father worked as a commercial mariner, and I've had the privilege of representing a district with one of the largest shipyards in the country. I've seen firsthand how critical the maritime industry is to our economic and national security alike. I've also borne witness to what decades of neglect have done to a once-proud industry. Growing up, I was in awe of the bustling waterfront with enormous cargo vessels of all types pulling in with the Stars and Stripes flying boldly from their flagstaffs, and homeports from the greatest cities in the country painted on their sterns. Today, less than 1.6 percent of U.S. imports and exports move on U.S.-flagged vessels. The rest are hauled by foreign-owned fleets, often underwritten by our strategic adversaries. China-owned or subsidized shipyards now build 74 percent of the world's ships — we build 0.2 percent. If this disparity doesn't keep you up at night, it should. Without a robust domestic shipping fleet, America is economically reliant and strategically vulnerable. U.S.-flagged ships are required by law to support national defense in times of war or emergency, as they did to critical effect in numerous conflicts in our nation's history. In a crisis, if our supply chain depends on a fleet we don't control, we're not a maritime power — we're a client state. President Trump's executive order rightly targets the regulatory gridlock that has eroded American shipbuilding, but it falls to Congress to fill the other half of the equation: ensuring that U.S. ships have cargo to carry. Without steady demand for their services, new ships will just be left to rust at port. I'll offer three simple ideas to help accomplish this goal. First, it should double the tax deduction for companies that ship American. Today, U.S. businesses can deduct 100 percent of shipping costs, whether they use U.S.-flagged or foreign vessels. But foreign ships typically operate at lower cost, thanks to less-stringent labor, safety, and tax regimes. Doubling the current deduction to 200 percent for cargo moved on American ships would almost wipe out that price gap. It's a simple, voluntary incentive that, by some estimates, could boost demand by nearly 20 percent and support the addition of nearly two dozen ships to the fleet. Next, Congress should require 100 percent of taxpayer-funded cargo to be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels wherever possible. This rule is already in place at the Department of Defense, but most civilian agencies still operate under a 50 percent requirement to use U.S. vessels. There is no sound rationale for that inconsistency. If taxpayers are footing the bill, the cargo should support American workers, American ships and American security. This would make a big difference given that the U.S. government is one of the largest shippers in the country. And finally, we should expect more from American companies. Every week, I see ads touting a company's 'Buy American' values. But when will those same businesses commit to 'Ship American?' Congress can jumpstart the trend by encouraging the formation of a Ship American Coalition — an alliance of importers and exporters willing to voluntarily commit more cargo to U.S. vessels. Even a 10 percent shift from the likes of Amazon, Walmart and John Deere would have a meaningful impact on fleet demand, and they could benefit from the same patriotic branding they use to sell American-made goods. Taken together, these ideas offer a streamlined, practical way to generate the cargo volumes that will sustain an expanded U.S. fleet. They are not merely a nostalgic appeal to maritime romanticism but rather an economic and strategic necessity. America cannot be the world's leading economic power if we do not own our own ships — and use them. I know from personal experience that our country doesn't lack the talent or resources to build ships; we just lack the market incentives to justify the investment. President Trump has taken the biggest step in decades to end the collective apathy that has led to our maritime decline. But unless Congress follows up with real reforms to create demand, the Maritime Action Plan will remain just that — a plan. Jerry Carl is an American politician and businessman who represented Alabama's 1st Congressional District from 2021 to 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
To rebuild America's maritime fleet, Congress must create demand for US ships
With his ' Restoring America's Maritime Dominance ' executive order last month, President Trump sounded the alarm: Our nation will either rebuild its commercial shipping fleet now or drift further into dependence on foreign vessels, most flying the Chinese flag. The executive order's mandate for a maritime action plan calls for a serious agenda by various agencies to revive the merchant marine, but meaningful change will require Congress to step up and do its job. That starts with creating real, sustained demand for U.S. shipping. I grew up in Mobile, Ala., a port city with the maritime industry in its blood. My father worked as a commercial mariner, and I've had the privilege of representing a district with one of the largest shipyards in the country. I've seen firsthand how critical the maritime industry is to our economic and national security alike. I've also borne witness to what decades of neglect have done to a once-proud industry. Growing up, I was in awe of the bustling waterfront with enormous cargo vessels of all types pulling in with the Stars and Stripes flying boldly from their flagstaffs, and homeports from the greatest cities in the country painted on their sterns. Today, less than 1.6 percent of U.S. imports and exports move on U.S.-flagged vessels. The rest are hauled by foreign-owned fleets, often underwritten by our strategic adversaries. China-owned or subsidized shipyards now build 74 percent of the world's ships — we build 0.2 percent. If this disparity doesn't keep you up at night, it should. Without a robust domestic shipping fleet, America is economically reliant and strategically vulnerable. U.S.-flagged ships are required by law to support national defense in times of war or emergency, as they did to critical effect in numerous conflicts in our nation's history. In a crisis, if our supply chain depends on a fleet we don't control, we're not a maritime power — we're a client state. President Trump's executive order rightly targets the regulatory gridlock that has eroded American shipbuilding, but it falls to Congress to fill the other half of the equation: ensuring that U.S. ships have cargo to carry. Without steady demand for their services, new ships will just be left to rust at port. I'll offer three simple ideas to help accomplish this goal. First, it should double the tax deduction for companies that ship American. Today, U.S. businesses can deduct 100 percent of shipping costs, whether they use U.S.-flagged or foreign vessels. But foreign ships typically operate at lower cost, thanks to less-stringent labor, safety, and tax regimes. Doubling the current deduction to 200 percent for cargo moved on American ships would almost wipe out that price gap. It's a simple, voluntary incentive that, by some estimates, could boost demand by nearly 20 percent and support the addition of nearly two dozen ships to the fleet. Next, Congress should require 100 percent of taxpayer-funded cargo to be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels wherever possible. This rule is already in place at the Department of Defense, but most civilian agencies still operate under a 50 percent requirement to use U.S. vessels. There is no sound rationale for that inconsistency. If taxpayers are footing the bill, the cargo should support American workers, American ships and American security. This would make a big difference given that the U.S. government is one of the largest shippers in the country. And finally, we should expect more from American companies. Every week, I see ads touting a company's 'Buy American' values. But when will those same businesses commit to 'Ship American?' Congress can jumpstart the trend by encouraging the formation of a Ship American Coalition — an alliance of importers and exporters willing to voluntarily commit more cargo to U.S. vessels. Even a 10 percent shift from the likes of Amazon, Walmart and John Deere would have a meaningful impact on fleet demand, and they could benefit from the same patriotic branding they use to sell American-made goods. Taken together, these ideas offer a streamlined, practical way to generate the cargo volumes that will sustain an expanded U.S. fleet. They are not merely a nostalgic appeal to maritime romanticism but rather an economic and strategic necessity. America cannot be the world's leading economic power if we do not own our own ships — and use them. I know from personal experience that our country doesn't lack the talent or resources to build ships; we just lack the market incentives to justify the investment. President Trump has taken the biggest step in decades to end the collective apathy that has led to our maritime decline. But unless Congress follows up with real reforms to create demand, the Maritime Action Plan will remain just that — a plan.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USMNT player ratings — Another dismal display from the golden generation
It's time for a long, hard look in the mirror for the USMNT — that certainly goes for the players after they were beaten 2-1 by Canada in the 3rd-place game of the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday, but it also goes for the fans. USA 1-2 CANADA - Highlights, recap & analysis This USMNT has told us (a number of times) exactly what they are, so how about let's finally believe them and take them at their word actions? At this point, if you still find yourself feeling disappointed by their every failure, whose fault is that? Whose (clearly unreasonable) expectations aren't being met? Who's the one expecting more from them than they expect of themselves? Same story as Copa America 2024. Same story as World Cup 2022. Changing the coach didn't fix any of what ails the USMNT, because they themselves appear to be the problem. No one wants to hear, "Back in my day," but back in my day, the best players on the USMNT were also the ones that were the toughest, fought the hardest and cared the most. It'll be a real shame if this group's greatest accomplishment in the Stars and Stripes shirt is beating up on the worst Mexican national team in recent memory en route to winning three Nations League winner's medals, while no-showing every major tournament in which they could cement a real legacy. Anyway, here's some player ratings… GK Matt Turner - 6: Pochettino probably wanted to go with someone else after the manner in which Turner gave up the winning goal against Panama on Thursday, but Zack Steffen, the presumed no. 2, was ill. At this point, the goalkeeping situation is what it is, and it's probably best to leave it at that. RB Joe Scally - 5.5: Came off at halftime, seemingly for a more attack-minded full back in Marlon Fossey. With Alphonso Davies leaving the game just 12 minutes in, Canada posed little threat do the U.S.'s right side. CB Mark McKenzie - 5.5: Got completely lost when Jonathan David cut inside and fired home the winner in the second half. Much like the goalkeeper position, it's a bit dire at the moment with so much inconsistency in terms of club and country playing time. Jonathan David with a perfect left-footed strike to put Canada ahead at SoFi Stadium — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 23, 2025 CB Cameron Carter-Vickers - 5.5: Ended up down on one knee after trying to make a play leading up to Canada's first goal, but he was hardly the only one who made a regrettable decision on that play. LB Max Arfsten - 5.5: Looked a step slow in his first real international start, but that's to be expected. Get well soon, Jedi. MF Tyler Adams - 5: Adams should have made some sort of play on the cross for Canada's first goal as it was the man he was marking for which it was intended, but he lost his man with his back turned and ended up marking… Christian Pulisic. Nearly compounded one mistake (giving the ball away in midfield) with another one (a near-penalty) after chasing back and making a last-ditch challenge on the ball. Tani Oluwaseyi nets his first international goal for Canada — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 23, 2025 MF Weston McKennie - 5.5: Square peg, round hole. Has proven to only be effective in one particular midfield role, which should henceforth be entrusted to… MF Diego Luna - 7: Finally, a midfielder with touch, vision and the ability to play the (difficult) pass that he sees. Did incredibly well to control the ball and keep it moving in penalty-area traffic, and picked up a deserved assist for doing so. 21 years old, so let's pump the brakes a bit, while remaining excited (cautiously). That @MLS connection Diego Luna leaves it on a plate for Patrick Agyemang who buries the @USMNT equalizer! — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 23, 2025 LW Christian Pulisic - 5.5: Picked up right where he left off against Panama (not a compliment) and very little, if any, impact on the game. Attempted just 12 passes, created zero chances and reportedly waved off a substitution after his number went up on the board so he could take one last free kick. Wore the captain's armband in an attempt by Pochettino to rouse a response from the team's best player. Didn't seem to have the desired effect. RW Tim Weah - 6: Luna will (rightly) get lots of love for his assist, but Weah played an equally important part in the sequence as he beat his man to the inside and slipped a deft through ball into space to make the whole thing possible. Strangely, he has looked better on the left than the right of late. CF Patrick Agyemang - 6.5: He's… totally fine, as a rotational option but clearly not The Answer. There isn't much trickery or creativity to his game, but he's big, strong and good on the ball when moving forward in a straight line. A bit lucky that the ball went through the goalkeeper for his goal, but sometimes you have to get lucky.
