The fiery collapse of Philly’s I-95

Plus, Scotland arrests former first minister Sturgeon. A truck fire collapses Philadelphia’s I-95 highway; police question former Scottish first minister Sturgeon in a financial probe. Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin.   TOP NEWS Philly’s I-95 crumbles under tanker truck fire Mark Makela/Getty Images - Authorities say a tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed into a brick wall and burst into flames on Sunday, toppling an overpass on the northbound I-95 highway in Philadelphia. [[CNN](] - Monday, human remains were reportedly removed from the truck’s cab following the crash but the driver’s identity could not be confirmed. [[6ABC](] - Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a disaster declaration to free up funding to expedite rebuilding the road, which 160,000 vehicles pass daily. [[New York Times / Jon Hurdle and Campbell Robertson](] - Drivers on Monday faced longer commutes and delays while officials investigated. [[Associated Press / Ron Todt, Mike Catalini, and Marc Levy](] - The highway could take months to rebuild, which means the main expressway connecting the East Coast will be closed during the busy summer travel season. [[Tom Avril/ Philadelphia Inquirer](] 📍 If you read just one story A Vox analysis of dozens of studies from the University of Chicago shows how dealing with racism could subtract years — if not decades — from Black Americans’ lives. [[Vox / Sean Collins and Izzie Ramirez](]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( The arrest of Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon - Police arrested Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon on Sunday in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. [[AP / Jill Lawless](] - Scotland is probing the alleged diversion of about $650,000 in campaign donations for Scottish independence; Sturgeon — who led Scotland for eight years before suddenly resigning in February — insists she did nothing wrong. [[Guardian / Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks](] - Police arrested Sturgeon’s husband and the party treasurer earlier this year; all three released were released without charges pending further investigation. [[Max Foster, Radina Gigova, and Rob Picheta / CNN]( - The financial probe and the arrest of three former party leaders have raised doubts about Scotland’s governing party and the future of its campaign to separate from the UK. [[NYT / Stephen Castle](]   Support our work Reader gifts help keep Vox and newsletters like Sentences free for all. Support our work with a gift today. [Give](   MISCELLANEOUS Sixteen young Montanans are suing the state for allegedly violating their constitutional right to a healthy environment by failing to address climate change. [[Vox / Jonquilyn Hill](] - Monday, JP Morgan Chase reached a $290 million agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit with victims of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex abuse. [[CNBC](] - Fox News sent a cease and desist letter to its former host Tucker Carlson accusing him of breaching their contract with his new Twitter show. [[Axios / Mike Allen](] - Ukraine’s counteroffensive is officially underway but it could take months to understand the outcome of Kyiv’s campaign to liberate Russian-held territory. [[Vox / Jen Kirby](] VERBATIM “If even half of it is true then he’s toast. It’s a very detailed indictment, and it’s very, very damning.” [[Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Trump’s classified documents indictment / Fox News](]   LISTEN TO THIS Awestruck Awe is what takes our breath away when we face a sky full of stars or listen to a moving piece of music. But scientists are still trying to pin down why we feel such a powerful emotion, and whether it’s possible to cultivate more of it in our lives. [Listen now ▶](   Read more from Vox How to prepare for the return of student loan payments]( [We finally have malaria vaccines. The next hurdle: Distributing them.]( [Tulsa will pay you to live there. And you’ll love it.]( [How the right’s defeats gave us the anti-LGBTQ moment]( [In The Flash, Warner Bros. hopes you forget Ezra Miller’s troubles](  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](param=sentences). If you value Vox’s unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring [contribution](. View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.