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.
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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.
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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.
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ABC reports that while appearing before Congress,
Norfolk Southern's CEO declined to say if the company
would compensate people in affected communities.
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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.
These Are the Women’s , NCAA Final Four Teams.
On April 1, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and
the LSU Tigers 94-87, NPR reports. .
On April 1, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and
the LSU Tigers 94-87, NPR reports. .
Also on April 1, the University of Connecticut
beat the University of Southern California 80-73.
Also on April 1, the University of Connecticut
beat the University of Southern California 80-73.
Both teams will join North Carolina State
and South Carolina in the Final Four.
Both teams will join North Carolina State
and South Carolina in the Final Four.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
The back-to-back games will
kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Women's college basketball has garnered record TV ratings this year as popular
players such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, .
Women's college basketball has garnered record TV ratings this year as popular
players such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, .
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have become household names, NPR reports. .
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have become household names, NPR reports. .
The men's teams at UConn and NC State
have also made it to the Final Four.
The men's teams at UConn and NC State
have also made it to the Final Four.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The women's title game will take place
on April 7 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
The men's title game will happen on April 8
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Alabama Governor Signs, IVF Protection Bill .
On March 6, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed
legislation aimed at protecting in vitro fertilization
patients and providers from legal liability.
CNN reports that some clinics
are ready to lift a hold on certain
IVF services as early as this week. .
The Alabama bill comes after an
unprecedented state Supreme Court
ruling cast the future of IVF care into doubt.
The Supreme Court case reportedly
stemmed from the accidental destruction
of frozen embryos at a fertility clinic.
The state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos
are human beings, meaning that those who destroy
them could be held liable for wrongful death.
The latest bill signed into law by the governor
aims to provide both civil and criminal
immunity to providers and patients in the case
of embryos being damaged or destroyed.
However, the fertility clinics say that the new law
doesn't address the core issue and fails to provide
the legal protection necessary to resume care.
The law does not nullify
the Supreme Court’s analysis
that says the law ought to
treat embryos just like people, Katherine Kraschel, assistant professor at
Northeastern University School of Law, via CNN.
CNN reports that experts have warned that
the latest bill could also insulate providers
from standard medical malpractice claims.
The governor stressed that the new law is meant to be
a "short-term measure" and reassured that "there will
be more work to come" on ensuring IVF protections.
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Senate Democrats Will Attempt , to Pass Legislation Protecting IVF.
On Feb. 27, Democratic Senator
Tammy Duckworth said that she will seek
an immediate vote on Feb. 28 to pass her
Access to Family Building Act, Reuters reports. .
The push comes after Alabama ruled that embryos are essentially children, causing widespread implications for patients and doctors. .
If you truly care about the sanctity of families,
and you’re genuinely actually honestly interested in protecting IVF, then you need
to show it by not blocking this bill on
the floor tomorrow. It’s that simple, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement.
Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran,
and her husband turned to IVF after
not being able to conceive for 10 years.
They currently have two children. .
I have five embryos that were created
(using IVF); three that were deemed
to be nonviable, would not survive, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement.
Under "personhood laws" such as those
enacted in Alabama, Duckworth said, "I could
be convicted of manslaughter or murder for discarding these three eggs that were nonviable.".
Under "personhood laws" such as those
enacted in Alabama, Duckworth said, "I could
be convicted of manslaughter or murder for discarding these three eggs that were nonviable.".
While many Republicans have objected to Alabama's ruling, they are expected to block Duckworth's bill despite indicating otherwise, Reuters reports. .
Duckworth said that if Republicans end up objecting to the bill, she'd "love" to have those individuals named on the record. .
I expect them to, if they live up to the words
that they’re saying, to not block it. But we’ll
see tomorrow when the rubber hits the road, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement
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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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Norfolk Southern Offers , Settlement to Resolve Lawsuits , Related to 2023 Derailment.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
On April 9, Norfolk Southern said that
the settlement does not constitute an
admission of liability or fault for the fiery crash.
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw said that the railroad operator is, “becoming a more productive and efficient railroad. .
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
The operator reported preliminary Q1 earnings of
23 cents per share, reflecting the impact of the settlement and cleanup costs for the derailment.
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Watch as emergency responders rush to the scene after a Norfolk Southern train derails in eastern Pennsylvania, spilling diesel fuel and plastic pellets into the Lehigh River. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about rail safety. Stay tuned for updates on the investigation and cleanup efforts.
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The Indian embassy confirmed Mohammed Abdul Arfath's tragic death in the US after he went missing for three weeks. His family received a ransom call, highlighting the grim situation. Arfath's demise adds to the alarming trend of Indian student deaths in the US this year. Calls for improved security measures persist as concerns for student safety escalate.
#MohammedAbdulArfath #Arfath #IndianStudent #IndianStudentinUS #ITOhio #MajlisBachao #IndiaUS #Biden #IndianStudents #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The Indian Consulate in New York confirmed the death of Indian student Uma Satya Sai Gadde in Ohio, amid a concerning trend of Indian students facing adversity in the US. This incident adds to recent cases highlighting safety concerns, prompting calls for greater accountability from the Biden administration and enhanced support for international students studying in the country.
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Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
In addition to $8.5 billion in direct funding, $11 billion will be provided in loans.
The money will come from
the CHIPS and Science Act.
The funds will go toward "computer chip
plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico
and Oregon," CBS News reports. .
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
The deal will help the U.S. to produce 20%
of the most advanced computer chips
in the world by 2030, according to
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Failure is not an option — leading-edge
chips are the core of our innovation
system, especially when it comes
to advances in artificial intelligence
and our military systems, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
We can't just design chips.
We have to make them in America, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
Biden's funding announcement comes
amid a heated presidential campaign.
Administration officials want to get chip technology funding
"out the door as quickly as possible so that the Biden campaign can point to concrete progress on one of the
White House's signature programs," analysts say.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called the
CHIPS Act "the most critical industrial
policy legislation since World War II.".
We think of this as a defining
moment for the United States, the
semiconductor industry and for Intel, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, via statement
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Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner , to Resurrect ‘Life’ Magazine.
Kloss' Bedford Media has attained 'Life' publishing rights from Dotdash Meredith, according to 'The New York Times.' .
The model and her venture capitalist husband have decided to breathe new life into the iconic photo magazine.
The model and her venture capitalist husband have decided to breathe new life into the iconic photo magazine.
'Life' magazine first surfaced "as a weekly edition in 1883," HuffPost reports.
It became a monthly publication in the 1970s.
The magazine featured some of the 20th century's most memorable photos such as Alfred Eisenstaedt’s picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in 1945.
The publication ceased
regular printing in 2008.
In a statement, Kloss said,
“We see 'Life' as an uplifting and unifying
voice in a chaotic media landscape.”.
Kushner, the brother of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared, also issued a statement.
Kushner, the brother of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared, also issued a statement.
Life’s legacy lies in its ability to
blend culture, current events and
everyday life — highlighting the
triumphs, challenges and unique
perspectives that define us, Josh Kushner, via statement.
'Life' is expected to resume
regular publishing by early 2025
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Here's the Right Way , to Dispose of Old Medication.
There are many wrong ways to dispose of your old, expired, unused or unwanted meds.
Flushing pills causes them to go into our waterways and pollute our environment.
Trashing them is also a no-no, as this presents a danger to wildlife.
Disposing of medication with kitty litter or coffee grounds won't deter those determined to use.
It could also harm kids.
There are horrible stories of children getting into the trash, seeing colorful pills that look like candy and then having horrible reactions, Heidi Sanborn, via HuffPost.
Instead of flushing or trashing your meds, find a responsible take-back dropbox or collection event
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Residents Near , East Palestine Derailment , Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation.
Residents Near , East Palestine Derailment , Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation.
NBC reports that residents of East..
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Train Carrying Ethanol Derails , and Catches on Fire in Minnesota.
According to BNSF Railway, 22 cars "carrying mixed freight including ethanol and corn syrup" derailed early on March 30 in Raymond,..
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Tara welcomes Jenna Giannios & Alex Felix, co-founders of the group “United for East Palestine,” established to provide much needed resources & support for East Palestine, Ohio..
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