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Fallen Pedestrian Bridge in Florida Kills 6 People: The walkway bridge next to Florida International University collapsed onto the street with cars trapped underneath. The $14.2 million pedestrian bridge was supposed to open in 2019 as a safe way to cross the busy road. Miami Dade County police chief confirmed 6 lives lost in the accident.

Donald Trump Jr. Wife Files for Divorce: After 12 years of marriage, Vanessa Trump, the wife of Trump’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr., called it quits. According to TMZ, Vanessa said she, “hates politics and Don Jr. is gone all the time.” Although upset Trump Jr. said he’s “relieved.”

Owner of New Orleans Saints Passes Away: Billionaire Tom Benson, owner of New Orleans Saints & Pelicans passed away Thursday at age 90. He fell ill with the flu and died in Ochsner Medical Center in Louisiana March 16. He’s been the owner from 1985-2018.

Ray j and Princess Love May Be Having a Girl: Although the newlyweds have been keeping the gender of the baby under wraps, some have already suspected they are having a girl based on the registry. Their baby registry consists of pink little clothes, shoes, crib, and blankets.

Queen Elizabeth Finally Signs off on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding: Queen Elizabeth gave her consent for their marriage at the Privy Council meeting at Buckingham Palace. She said, ” My Lords, I declare my consent to a contract of matrimony between my most dearly beloved grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle, which consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the books of the Privy Council.”

 

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