Millions Across the US Facing Severe Weather This Week
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Millions Across the US Facing Severe Weather This Week
Millions Across the US, Facing Severe Weather, This Week.
NBC reports that millions of people across
the United States are facing severe weather conditions
including thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods.
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A winter storm is expected to hit
the Midwest and a third storm has been
forecast to hit California later this week.
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At the same time, the Midwest,
the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic are
all experiencing record high temperatures.
On January 3, severe thunderstorms with winds over
111 miles per hour threatened as many as 20 million
people from southeast Louisiana to central Alabama.
The storms are expected to include
large hail and could generate
strong tornadoes.
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys.
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As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys.
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NBC reports that another 4 million people from northern
Louisiana to central Kentucky are under tornado
watches and at risk of associated flash floods.
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11 million people from northeast Colorado
through upper Michigan are forecast
to experience snow and freezing rain.
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Heavy snowfall is expected
from Nebraska to Wisconsin
through January 5.
House Passes , 'Parents Bill of Rights Act' , Requiring Increased School Transparency.
On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored
legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.
On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored
legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.
NBC reports that the legislation highlights
Republicans' efforts to determine
what is taught in public schools. .
The Parents Bill of Rights Act
was approved in a 213-208 vote. .
The bill requires schools to publicly post information regarding their curriculum for students.
In addition to this, schools will be required to provide
parents with a list of books and reading materials
that are taught or available to students in libraries. .
NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid
GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues
ranging from racial equality to gender identity.
NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid
GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues
ranging from racial equality to gender identity.
The new bill will also require schools to offer
parents at least two opportunities for in-person
parent-teacher meetings annually. .
School boards will be instructed to listen to
parents' feedback regarding student education.
School boards will be instructed to listen to
parents' feedback regarding student education.
The bill also requires the public
disclosure of school district budgets,
including revenues and expenditures.
Additionally, parents must be notified of any violent activity occurring at schools or school-sponsored events
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Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria , Expected to Rise , as Oceans Continue to Warm.
NBC reports that potentially deadly infections from
a flesh-eating bacteria could increase as climate
change continues to warm the world's oceans.
NBC reports that potentially deadly infections from
a flesh-eating bacteria could increase as climate
change continues to warm the world's oceans.
According to a study published in 'Scientific Reports,'
infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus on the East Coast
of the United States could double in the next two decades.
The study suggests that warmer sea temperatures allow the bacteria to thrive in waters where it has never been able to survive in before.
NBC reports that the findings
highlight the connection between
human health and the health of the planet. .
There are these complex interactions
between the environment and agents
of disease, and itâs important to
be aware of the way the world is
changing and how these changes
are driving risks to human health. , Elizabeth Archer, lead author of the study and postgraduate
researcher at the University of East Anglia, via NBC.
According to the researchers behind the study, V. vulnificus
responds to minor shifts in temperature, making it , "a sort of barometer of whatâs going on in coastal
areas because it is so environmentally sensitive.â.
The team projects that the bacteria will
continue to advance further northward up the
coast, eventually reaching New York by the 2040s.
Dr. Louise Ivers, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, points out that while V. vulnificus infections are very rare, they are also devastating.
NBC reports that such infections are both difficult and
expensive to treat, with one study finding that V. vulnificus
treatments cost an estimated $28 million per year. .
NBC reports that such infections are both difficult and
expensive to treat, with one study finding that V. vulnificus
treatments cost an estimated $28 million per year. .
Sometimes the rarest of illnesses
can cost the most to the health care
system, especially if theyâre unexpected
and very aggressive, Dr. Louise Ivers, director of the Harvard
Global Health Institute, via NBC
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McCarthy Defends Trump, but Urges Supporters , Not To Protest.
McCarthy Defends Trump, but Urges Supporters , Not To Protest.
On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week. .
On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week. .
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
While speaking at a Republican retreat
in Orlando, McCarthy commented on
the former president's call for protest. .
I donât think people should protest this, no.
And I think President Trump, if you talk
to him, he doesnât believe that, either, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
The last thing we want ⊠is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they donât agree with
somebody elseâs political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
The last thing we want ⊠is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they donât agree with
somebody elseâs political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
That is whatâs wrong, and thatâs what
infuriates people. And this will not hold up
in court if this is what he wants to do, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21. .
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21. .
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
NBC reports that multiple sources have claimed that
law enforcement in New York were poised to act on
a potential indictment of Trump later this week
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Minnesota Power Plant, Leak Occurred in November, , Public Made Aware in March.
On March 16, regulators in Minnesota said
they were monitoring the cleanup of a leak
of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water.
NBC reports that Xcel Energy's
Monticello nuclear power plant said
that there was no danger to public health.
Xcel Energy took swift action
to contain the leak to the plant site,
which poses no health and safety
risk to the local community
or the environment, Xcel Energy, via statement.
According to NBC, while the leak was reported
to federal authorities in late November,
the public was not notified until March 16.
State officials claim they
waited to notify the public while
they gathered more information.
We knew there was a presence
of tritium in one monitoring well,
however Xcel had not yet identified
the source of the leak and its location, Michael Rafferty, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency spokesman, via NBC.
Now that we have all the information
about where the leak occurred, how
much was released into groundwater,
and that contaminated groundwater
had moved beyond the original location,
we are sharing this information, Michael Rafferty, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency spokesman, via NBC.
Xcel, which notified the state of the leak on November 22,
said they have been pumping groundwater, while
also storing and processing contaminated water. .
Ongoing monitoring from over two dozen
on-site monitoring wells confirms that
the leaked water is fully contained on-site
and has not been detected beyond
the facility or in any local drinking water, Xcel Energy, via statement.
According to the company, the water
being stored and processed contains
tritium levels below federal limits
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Credit Suisse Receives, $54 Billion Lifeline Loan.
On March 16, Credit Suisse announced
that it will take out a $54 billion
loan from Switzerland's central bank.
NBC reports that the move comes amid fears of a , global banking crisis.
Following the collapse of two major banks in
the United States, investors have signaled widespread
concerns regarding the stability of the financial sector.
Following the collapse of two major banks in
the United States, investors have signaled widespread
concerns regarding the stability of the financial sector.
Credit Suisse, the second-largest commercial lender in Switzerland, saw its stock recover by about 20% following its loan announcement.
Credit Suisse, the second-largest commercial lender in Switzerland, saw its stock recover by about 20% following its loan announcement.
The move reversed course on
a steep decline in the wake of the collapses
of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
The move reversed course on
a steep decline in the wake of the collapses
of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
NBC reports that a number of midsized and regional
banks remain under pressure, including
First Republic, PacWest and Western Alliance. .
Earlier this week, First Republic's stock
was downgraded to junk status by two
major credit rating agencies. .
Following the downgrade, stock
in First Republic plunged 35%.
Meanwhile, stock in regional banks
PacWest and Western Alliance
was down 17% and 11%, respectively.
The banking instability has sent ripples through
Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
down nearly 200 points early on March 16. .
The banking instability has sent ripples through
Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
down nearly 200 points early on March 16.
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Drake , Announces Tour With 21 Savage.
Drake , Announces Tour With 21 Savage.
'Pitchfork' reports that Drake has announced his
first tour since the beginning of the pandemic.
'Pitchfork' reports that Drake has announced his
first tour since the beginning of the pandemic.
The 36-year-old rapper will embark on a 28-date North American Tour with 21 Savage.
The 36-year-old rapper will embark on a 28-date North American Tour with 21 Savage.
The "It's All a Blur" tour will
start June 16 in New Orleans, LA.
The "It's All a Blur" tour will
start June 16 in New Orleans, LA.
It will wrap on September 5 in Glendale, AZ.
It will wrap on September 5 in Glendale, AZ.
Cities that will have back-to-back dates include Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, New York City, Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Cities that will have back-to-back dates include Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, New York City, Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Presale beings March 15 via Cash App.
Drake is also set to co-headline the
2023 Dreamville Festival with J. Cole.
Drake is also set to co-headline the
2023 Dreamville Festival with J. Cole.
Drake's recent musical releases include
2021's 'Certified Lover Boy' and last year's
'Honestly, Nevermind' and 'Her Loss.'.
Drake's recent musical releases include
2021's 'Certified Lover Boy' and last year's
'Honestly, Nevermind' and 'Her Loss.'.
'Her Loss' was a collaborative
work with 21 Savage
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The Cure Announce , 2023 North American Tour Dates.
Although the band made North American festival appearances in 2019, this will be the first time they've toured the region since 2016.
Although the band made North American festival appearances in 2019, this will be the first time they've toured the region since 2016.
The 30-date tour kicks off in
New Orleans, LA, on May 10.
The 30-date tour kicks off in
New Orleans, LA, on May 10.
The band will make stops throughout the
U.S. and Canada, with three dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and three dates at Madison Square Garden in NY.
The band will make stops throughout the
U.S. and Canada, with three dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and three dates at Madison Square Garden in NY.
The band will make stops throughout the
U.S. and Canada, with three dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and three dates at Madison Square Garden in NY.
The tour will wrap on July 1 in Miami, FL.
The tour will wrap on July 1 in Miami, FL.
'Pitchfork' reports that The Cure was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 by Trent Reznor.
'Pitchfork' reports that The Cure was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 by Trent Reznor.
At the time, lead singer Robert Smith
teased a new Cure album.
If Iâm optimistic it will be finished before the start of this summer, Robert Smith, statement at 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
However, 'Pitchfork' reports that
the album has yet to be released.
The Cure's last studio album
was '4:13 Dream' released in 2008.
The Cure's last studio album
was '4:13 Dream' released in 2008.
The band reissued 1992's 'Wish' last year
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Over 150,000 Without Power in Texas , After Intense Storm Hits.
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
Early on March 3, PowerOutage.us reported that over 150,000 Texans had no power.
That number was down from
338,000 without power earlier. .
About 400 flights to and from
the area were canceled.
The Federal Aviation Administration's
ground stop was later lifted.
Normal operations are resuming after heavy winds and rains
moved through our area. , Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, to CBS News.
Several school districts canceled events
due to the impending storm. .
This is the same system that struck California and it's now in New Mexico and will be crossing
Texas and then Arkansas, Rich Thompson, lead forecaster for the
Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, via CBS News.
Some areas of California and Oregon accumulated up to 7 feet of snow. .
However, experts say that the "once-in-a-generation" snow helped to reduce, or even eliminate,
drought conditions in some areas of California
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10 , Mardi Gras Facts .
1, The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple (justice), gold (power) and green (faith).
2, Mardi Gras is also known as Fat Tuesday because itâs the last day to indulge before Lent, a 40 day fasting period.
3, Mobile, Alabama, was the first place in the United States to celebrate Mardi Gras.
4. , The first Mardi Gras parade in
New Orleans was in 1837.
5, The Carnival season starts on
January 6 and ends on Mardi Gras.
6. , Mardi Gras is a state holiday in Alabama, Florida and Louisiana.
7. , It is illegal to ride on a
float without a mask.
8. , If you find a small plastic baby inside your slice of king cake, you have to buy the cake or host the party next year.
9, Parades and floats are organized by social groups known as krewes.
10. , Aside from beads, each krewe
has a signature "throw," such
as hand-painted coconuts
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If you are a connoisseur of drinks, you must have come across the name âJack Danielsâ. This prominent American whiskey brand is in the newsâŠbut this time, not for its tasteâŠor a new product. It is in the news about âWhiskey Fungsâ..a fungus that thrives near whiskey distilleries. This very fungus is creating tensions in TennesseâŠand infact a lawsuit has been filed against this issue. In this video, we explain what this âWhiskey Fungusâ is, what are the implications of its growth..and whether more such cases have been filed elsewhere on exactly same issue. But before that, donât forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
#Whiskeyfungus#Jackdaniel's#Tennesselawsuit
In the US, Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon and Republican Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee collaborated on a Senate resolution which affirms the United States' recognition of Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state, as an integral part of the Republic of India.
#ArunachalPradesh #LAC #IndiaChina
Severe Weather Threatens , Millions of Americans , as Winter Storm Approaches.
ABC News reports that 100 million Americans across
30 states are facing a major winter storm which is expected
to bring heavy snow, high winds and potential tornadoes.
Winter storm warnings are
in effect from New Mexico through
Illinois with heavy snow forecast.
Meanwhile, high wind warnings
remain in effect across the
Southwest and the Great Lakes.
Potentially damaging winds
and tornadoes could strike from
Texas to Alabama and up to Ohio.
ABC News reports that whiteout conditions have
been forecast across Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas and southern Nebraska.
Evening tornadoes have the potential
to strike from Arkansas to Tennessee
and into northern Mississippi on Feb. 15. .
Later on February 16, severe storms
and possible tornadoes are forecast for
parts of Mississippi and Alabama. .
Prior to the storms hitting,
the Midwest and the East Coast are
experiencing record warm temperatures.
A number of record warm temperatures are expected
to be set on February 15 and 16 before more average
seasonable weather returns at the end of the week.
ABC News reports that about 200 records
are poised to be tied or broken
through February 17
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Close to 1,000 US Flights Already Canceled , As Winter Storms Roll In.
CNN reports that as an ice storm continues to strike the central U.S., nearly 1,000 flights were canceled and hundreds were delayed on Jan. 31.
By 8 a.m. ET, 982 cancellations and over
700 delays had been reported from Texas to West Virginia by airplane tracker FlightAware. .
Three airports in Texas are experiencing
disruptions, with Dallas Fort-Worth International (DFW) bearing the brunt of the issues.
CNN reports that as of 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 31, 550 DFW flights had been canceled. .
In Tennessee, Nashville International Airport had about 150 cancellations. .
The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest.
The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest.
The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest.
More winter storms are expected throughout portions of Texas on Jan. 31.
Oklahoma, Little Rock, Memphis and Nashville are forecast to be hit later in the day. .
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders took to Twitter to issue caution.
I encourage Arkansans who are experiencing winter weather to avoid travel if possible and heed the warnings of local officials, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, via Twitter.
CNN reports that a large portion of Texas is under a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. CT on Feb. 2
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The death of black motorist Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, three weeks ago has sparked a wave of protests across the US decrying police brutality.
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This Day in History:, New Orleanians Take to
the Streets for Mardi Gras.
February 27, 1827.
Groups of masked students
danced in the streets,
marking the beginnings of the
city's Mardi Gras celebrations.
The Mardi Gras celebration
was brought to the region by French
settlers towards the end of the 1600s.
By the time students in
New Orleans danced in the
streets in costumes and masks.
the celebration of Carnival
had been popular in Mobile, AL,
for more than 100 years.
The New Orleans student
celebrations were inspired by their Paris studies.
Within five years, a French plantation
owner had begun raising money
to fund the celebration.
The first fully organized
Mardi Gras occurred in 1857
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This Day in History:, Selma to Montgomery March Begins.
March 21, 1965.
Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., between 3,000 and
8,000 marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge
out of Selma on their way to Montgomery.
Over the next five days, they were protected by thousands
of federalized Alabama National Guardsmen and soldiers.
Their numbers would swell to around 25,000.
At the state capitol, King would give his
famous "How Long, Not Long" speech.
The march came just days
after the passage of the civil
rights legislation known as
the Voting Rights Act.
The passage of the legislation followed two
unsuccessful attempts at the march which ended
in violence between police and the peaceful protestors.
President Lyndon Johnson cited the violence,
which had been broadcast on national television,
as a turning point in American history.
How long? Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
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California Announces Contract , to Produce Its Own Affordable Insulin.
CBS News reports that on March 18,
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that
California has struck a 10-year deal with
nonprofit drug company Civica Rx.
The partnership will result in
low-cost insulin for state residents.
A 10-mililiter vial will soon cost $30.
Newsom praised Civica RX for
its role in the agreement.
Thank you for being willing
to disrupt the market. , Gavin Newsom, California governor, via statement.
Thank you for being willing to save lives without fear of failure, but more importantly without money being your motivator, Gavin Newsom, California governor, via statement.
The news comes after major insulin manufacturers such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk announced significant price cuts to their insulin.
The news comes after major insulin manufacturers such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk announced significant price cuts to their insulin.
The cost of their medications will be slashed by 70% and 75%, respectively.
However, Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California, says there will be several obstacles to overcome before cheaper insulin is available to California residents.
The work to develop a generic, get FDA approval and set up manufacturing will take real time. , Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California,
via CBS News.
There may even be more time in the effort to get doctors to prescribe the drug, insurers and (pharmacy benefit managers) to include it on their formularies and patients and the public to accept and ask for it, Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California,
via CBS News.
CBS News reports that California may attempt to produce other drugs as well, such as Naloxone, an opioid overdose medication.
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Another Train , Derails in Arizona.
On March 15, a train operated by BNSF carrying
corn syrup derailed in western Arizona. .
On March 15, a train operated by BNSF carrying
corn syrup derailed in western Arizona. .
NPR reports that the railroad operator confirmed
the derailment, and the local county sheriff's
office said that there had been no injuries.
The sheriff's office also reportedly said that it was , "not made aware of any spills or leaks.".
The BNSF train derailed around
7:40 p.m. in Mohave County, Arizona. .
The cause of the incident near
the California border is
still under investigation.
There were no injuries as a result
of the derailment and preliminarily
reports indicate there are no
hazardous materials involved, Lena Kent, Spokesperson for BNSF, via NPR.
According to Lena Kent, a spokesperson for BNSF,
approximately eight cars were involved in
the incident and were left blocking the main track.
It remains unclear when
the track will be able to reopen.
Anita Mortensen, a spokesperson for
the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, said that
the incident did not occur near a populated area.
NPR reports that the news comes following a streak
of high-profile train derailments, beginning with
a Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
NPR reports that the news comes following a streak
of high-profile train derailments, beginning with
a Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
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At least 26 people have died in Mississippi and Alabama after a tornado tore through the southern US states. Search and rescue efforts continue, and the Mississippi state government has declared a state of emergency.
#MississippiTornado #Tornado #Mississippi
Norfolk Southern CEO , Appears Before Congress as Another , Train Derails in Alabama.
Norfolk Southern CEO , Appears Before Congress as Another , Train Derails in Alabama.
On March 9, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama
on the same day that the company's CEO appeared before
Congress in connection with another derailment in Ohio. .
On March 9, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama
on the same day that the company's CEO appeared before
Congress in connection with another derailment in Ohio. .
HuffPost reports that both company and local officials
have said that the most recent derailment
in Alabama does not pose a threat to the public.
Connor Spielmaker, a spokesman for Norfolk Southern,
said that none of the 37 train cars that derailed in Calhoun
County, Alabama, were carrying hazardous materials.
Connor Spielmaker, a spokesman for Norfolk Southern,
said that none of the 37 train cars that derailed in Calhoun
County, Alabama, were carrying hazardous materials.
According to Spielmaker, while two of the cars involved
are "residue" cars that previously contained hazardous
materials, they were not compromised in the derailment.
They did not breach.
There is no hazardous material leak.
There is no risk at all to the public, Connor Spielmaker Spokesman for Norfolk Southern, via HuffPost.
The director of the Calhoun County Emergency
Management Agency, Myles Chamblee, said that
no injuries or road blockages had been reported.
At the time of the derailment in Alabama, CEO Alan Shaw was answering questions regarding last month's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which involved hazardous materials.
At the time of the derailment in Alabama, CEO Alan Shaw was answering questions regarding last month's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which involved hazardous materials.
ABC reports that while appearing before Congress,
Norfolk Southern's CEO declined to say if the company
would compensate people in affected communities. .
ABC reports that while appearing before Congress,
Norfolk Southern's CEO declined to say if the company
would compensate people in affected communities. .
That includes any long-term
medical costs, testing or
economic damage.
He also reportedly declined to commit to
the proposed Railway Safety Act, which would
guarantee rail workers seven paid sick days a year.
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Analysis Finds , Alarming Link Between , Race and Air Pollution in the US.
A recent analysis by 'The Guardian' took a look at
the places with the worst air pollution in the United States.
Here are some of the areas that made the list.
Birmingham, Alabama, According to the analysis,
one of the nation's most racially-segregated
cities is also one of the most polluted.
Central Atlanta, Similar to Birmingham, the analysis found
that in the most-polluted parts of the city near
interstates and the busiest air terminal in the U.S.,
Black people comprise the largest racial group.
Central Atlanta, Similar to Birmingham, the analysis found
that in the most-polluted parts of the city near
interstates and the busiest air terminal in the U.S.,
Black people comprise the largest racial group.
Itâs true all over the country that,
a lot of the time, we put our highways
through African American communities.
Thatâs the story these maps tell, Brian Gist, an attorney with the Atlanta-based
Southern Environmental Law Center, via 'The Guardian'.
Central Pennsylvania, 'The Guardian' reports that this area has a lot of agriculture,
a transportation thoroughfare and industries that
include plastic manufacturing and metal fabrication.
Central Pennsylvania, 'The Guardian' reports that this area has a lot of agriculture,
a transportation thoroughfare and industries that
include plastic manufacturing and metal fabrication.
St. Louis Metro, According to 'The Guardian' analysis, the populations
in neighborhoods with the highest PM2.5 levels, or fine
particles of air pollution, were found to be 52% Black.
St. Louis Metro, According to 'The Guardian' analysis, the populations
in neighborhoods with the highest PM2.5 levels, or fine
particles of air pollution, were found to be 52% Black.
Houston, Similar to other U.S. pollution hotspots,
80% of residents in Houston's most
polluted tracts are people of color.
Houston, Similar to other U.S. pollution hotspots,
80% of residents in Houston's most
polluted tracts are people of color.
The polluting facilities are all located in our
neighborhoods. And then when we start
looking at which communities are most likely
to have elevated asthma, respiratory
problems, diabetes, heart disease, stroke
or COVID, itâs like, âOh my God, itâs the same
map!â Thatâs what weâre mad about, Robert Bullard, environmentalist and professor at Texas Southern University, via 'The Guardian'
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Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized , After Falling at a Hotel.
CNN reports that the Senate minority leader fell at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C.
A spokesperson issued a statement on his behalf.
This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where
he is receiving treatment, Spokesperson for Mitch McConnell, via statement.
The extent of McConnell's injuries
has not been disclosed.
CNN reports that the 81-year-old had another fall in 2019 at his home in Kentucky.
He tripped on his patio and ended up fracturing his shoulder.
McConnell is the longest-serving
Republican Senate leader.
According to Senate.gov, he's been "elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006.".
Senate.gov also states that McConnell's been referred
to as "the most important Republican since
Ronald Reagan" and "the most conservative leader
of either party in the history of the Senate.".
CNN reports that his hospitalization comes as Democrats narrowly control the chamber, 51-49.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively
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This Day in History:, Abraham Lincoln Is Born.
February 12, 1809.
One of Americaâs most admired presidents,
Lincoln was born to a poor family in Hodgenville, KY.
He attended school for only one year,
but continued to read on his own in an
unending effort to improve his mind.
As a young man of 6'4," Lincoln impressed
others with his sheer physical strength
and was a legendary wrestler.
Before entering politics,
Lincoln performed a variety of jobs including
stints as a postmaster, surveyor and shopkeeper.
His folksy wit is thought to have helped
him hide intense, recurring bouts of depression
he experienced for most of his adult life.
Remembered as The Great Emancipator,
Lincoln was politically moderate
for much of his career.
His greatest legacy was his work to
preserve the Union and his signing
of the Emancipation Proclamation
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The Most Popular Valentineâs Day Candies in the United States.
CandyStore.com has analyzed sales figures
from the past 13 years to find America's
favorite Valentineâs Day candies. .
According to the analysis, heart-shaped boxes
of chocolate took the top spot in 2019 and 2020.
Overall, the assorted chocolate
treat is favored in 19 states. .
Conversation hearts came in at a close second and
were found to be the favorite in 14 states. .
Originally the most popular Valentineâs Day candy,
conversation hearts fell from their top spot in 2019
because Spangler Candy Company paused production.
Their absence led to a 24 percent drop in
conversation hearts sales and made room for
heart-shaped boxes of chocolate to take the lead. .
In 2021, Spangler will be back with all-new
sayings on their conversation hearts, making it
likely that theyâll once again sit at the top. .
M&Ms came in third place, taking the top spot in
eight states including Arizona, Iowa and Maryland. .
The chocolate morsels have been gaining
ground over the years, landing new #1 spots in
North Dakota and Oregon in 2020. .
Hershey's Kisses were the favorite in four states,
and chocolate roses only reigned supreme in
two states, Kentucky and Wyoming. .
CandyStore.com discovered
that chocolate hearts were the #1 choice in Maine and
candy necklaces were the #1 choice in Alabama.
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