Most Recent Derailment Prompts, Norfolk Southern to Reevaluate.
A July train derailment in Virginia prompted
Norfolk Southern to reevaluate the company's
response to overheating bearings.
'The Independent' reports that it remains unclear why
the railroad operator did not make similar changes when an
overheated bearing caused the East Palestine, Ohio train disaster.
'The Independent' reports that it remains unclear why
the railroad operator did not make similar changes when an
overheated bearing caused the East Palestine, Ohio train disaster.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
union accused Norfolk Southern of ignoring warnings
from the crew regarding an overheating bearing.
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'The Independent' reports that the minor Virginia
derailment differs greatly from the East Palestine disaster
which involved various hazardous chemicals spilling.
'The Independent' reports that the minor Virginia
derailment differs greatly from the East Palestine disaster
which involved various hazardous chemicals spilling.
The cleanup from the February 3 incident in Ohio is
still ongoing, while residents in the area continue
to express concerns for long-term health effects.
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The cleanup from the February 3 incident in Ohio is
still ongoing, while residents in the area continue
to express concerns for long-term health effects.
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Another crucial difference between the two incidents is
that train crews in Virginia were able to safely stop the train
after a trackside detector warned of an overheating bearing.
According to an NTSB preliminary report,
the crew confirmed the problem and noticed grease
leaking from one of the train's axle bearings.
'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern
has announced various efforts to improve safety
since the February derailment in East Palestine.
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'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern
has announced various efforts to improve safety
since the February derailment in East Palestine.
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Those efforts reportedly include
increased cooperation with unions
and hiring an outside consultant.
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Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw emphasized
those changes while appearing before
Congress following the Ohio derailment.
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw emphasized
those changes while appearing before
Congress following the Ohio derailment
FDA Reviewing Data on MDMA , for Potential Approval of , Groundbreaking PTSD Treatment.
'The Independent' reports that federal health advisers are
considering a first-ever approval of MDMA, a psychedelic
drug, to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
'The Independent' reports that federal health advisers are
considering a first-ever approval of MDMA, a psychedelic
drug, to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The news comes after decades of
psychedelic advocates urging regulators
to give the drug medical acceptance. .
On June 4, the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) called on a group of outside experts
to review the latest MDMA research. .
The research suggests that when the drug is paired with talk therapy, it can help alleviate PTSD. .
However, regulators at the FDA have questioned the
reliability of the data, as well as the potential safety risks,
which include possible heart problems and addiction.
FDA approval could open the door for federal
approval to be granted as soon as this summer. .
Approval would make MDMA, often referred to as
ecstasy or molly, the first illegal psychedelic
to receive approval for mainstream medicine. .
'The Independent' reports that a number of
psychedelics are expected to receive FDA
reviews in the coming years amid interest in their
potential to treat depression, anxiety and addiction.
'The Independent' reports that a number of
psychedelics are expected to receive FDA
reviews in the coming years amid interest in their
potential to treat depression, anxiety and addiction.
It’s clear that MDMA-assisted
therapy would be a welcome
addition to the currently
available options, Dr. Kelley O'Donnell, a New York University psychiatrist who
helped conduct the MDMA studies, via 'The Independent'.
I’ve seen firsthand
how this treatment can
be lifesaving for some, Dr. Kelley O'Donnell, a New York University psychiatrist who
helped conduct the MDMA studies, via 'The Independent'
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CEO Pay Continued to Rise in 2023, , Widening the Income Gap , Between Executives and Workers.
'The Independent' reports that the typical CEO
compensation for S&P companies continues to
increase, outpacing wages for average workers.
The Associated Press released its annual analysis of
CEO pay, which takes into account salaries, bonuses,
perks and other pay components, like stock awards.
According to the data, median CEO pay jumped almost
13% in 2023, over three times more than the 4.1% increase
to wages and benefits for private-sector workers.
The median pay package for CEO's in 2023
was up 12.6% from 2022, reaching $16.3 million.
With $16.3 million representing the midpoint, approximately half of the S&P 500 CEOs
included in the survey earned even more.
According to the survey, the income gap
was even wider at companies where
workers earn lower wages, like retail.
'The Independent' uses Ross Stores as an example, where
the average worker earning $8,618 would take 2,100 years
to earn as much as CEO Barbara Rentler made in 2023.
'The Independent' uses Ross Stores as an example, where
the average worker earning $8,618 would take 2,100 years
to earn as much as CEO Barbara Rentler made in 2023.
At the top of the AP data was Broadcom Inc.
CEO Hock Tan, who took home a 2023
pay package worth an estimated $162 million.
At the top of the AP data was Broadcom Inc.
CEO Hock Tan, who took home a 2023
pay package worth an estimated $162 million.
In addition to the widening gap between
employees and CEOs, the survey also
highlighted the persistence of gender inequality. .
The highest paid female on the list was Lisa Su,
the CEO and chair of the board for Advanced Micro
Devices, with a total compensation of $30.3 million. .
The highest paid female on the list was Lisa Su,
the CEO and chair of the board for Advanced Micro
Devices, with a total compensation of $30.3 million.
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More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms.
'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter
of a million people remain without power
in Texas following a series of severe storms. .
The National Weather Service has warned
that more heavy rain and dangerous
winds are forecast for the area. .
According to utility company Oncor,
work to restore power remains ongoing. .
Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and
flooding are impacting several of
the communities where Oncor teams
are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'.
Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old
worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. .
In Houston, streets remain flooded from
the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm
watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. .
According to National Weather Service
meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”.
Weiss added that other areas are
also at risk of experiencing severe
storms and potential flash flooding.
Southern Arkansas, northern
Louisiana, Mississippi are likely
to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service
meteorologist, via 'The Independent'.
At the same time, the weather service has issued
a heat advisory for several areas, including
Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen
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Investigators Say , Boeing 737-800 Experienced , 'Serious' Throttle Fault During Takeoff.
'The Independent' reports that a recent
Tui flight departing from Bristol Airport
only cleared the A38 road by 100 feet. .
According to air accident investigators,
the March 4 incident was due to a fault
with the throttle system of the Boeing 737-800. .
This fault involved the jet's auto-throttles,
resulting in the aircraft not having
sufficient thrust during takeoff. .
The aircraft took off…
with a thrust setting
significantly below that
required to achieve the
correct takeoff performance, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
The pilots of the Tui flight were reportedly
unaware of the issue, despite passing over the
busy A38 well below the aircraft's intended height. .
On May 30, the Air Accidents Investigative Branch (AAIB) issued a special bulletin stating
that the agency is looking into the matter, while also
investigating how pilots missed a routine check. .
Despite a… requirement to check the
thrust setting on takeoff, the crew
did not realize that the thrust was not
set correctly until after the takeoff
although they had noted how close
to the end of the runway they were, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
The investigation continues to
examine all pertinent factors
associated with this serious
incident and a final report
will be issued in due course, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
According to Boeing,
the original auto-throttle
system on the 737-800s has , “a long history of nuisance
disconnects during takeoff mode.”.
According to Boeing,
the original auto-throttle
system on the 737-800s has , “a long history of nuisance
disconnects during takeoff mode.”.
The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since
2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not
been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident.
The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since
2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not
been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident
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Solar Power Breakthrough , Could Bring Clean Energy to, Heavy Manufacturing.
A new solar-powered device may have
reached a breakthrough, generating
temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius. .
The breakthrough was detailed in a study
published in the journal 'Device.'.
'The Independent' reports that the development
raises hopes that green energy could be used to
run some of the world's most fossil fuel-intensive
manufacturing processes. .
'The Independent' reports that the development
raises hopes that green energy could be used to
run some of the world's most fossil fuel-intensive
manufacturing processes. .
Using synthetic quartz crystals, the new
proof-of-concept device traps solar energies
at temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius. .
The breakthrough could bring clean energy
to carbon-intensive industries like cement,
chemical and metal manufacturing.
These manufacturing industries
alone account for almost a quarter of
the world's total energy consumption.
The new device reportedly relies upon a phenomenon
known as the thermal trap effect to harness the power
of the sun more efficiently than ever achieved before.
Previous research has only managed to
demonstrate the thermal trap effect up
to 170C. Our research showed that solar
thermal trapping works not just at low
temperatures, but well above 1,000C. , Emiliano Casati, Study co-author from ETH Zurich, via 'The Independent'.
This is crucial to show
its potential for real-world
industrial applications, Emiliano Casati, Study co-author from ETH Zurich, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that researchers are looking
to optimize the thermal trap effect to find
new applications for the groundbreaking process.
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Cucumbers Are Recalled , in 14 States.
Fresh Start Produce Sales in Florida is
recalling cucumbers over possible salmonella contamination, 'Newsweek' reports.
The 14 states affected by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Only large, whole cucumbers
are included in the recall.
Mini and English cucumbers
are considered safe to eat.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture first informed Fresh Start that its product tested positive for salmonella.
The FDA is conducting whole genome
sequencing to determine if this sample
is related to an ongoing salmonella
outbreak investigation, Via recall notice.
Fresh Start believes it recalled the product before it could make it into consumers' hands.
Although these cucumbers are
unlikely [to be found] in the
marketplace, anyone with the
recalled product should not
consume it and should destroy
and discard it or return it to the
place of purchase for a refund, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement.
Consumers should check with their
retailer or place of purchase to
determine whether the recalled
cucumbers were sold where they shop, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement
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DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The certification will also occur before the DNC's in-person convention beginning Aug. 19 in Chicago.
The DNC will still conduct ceremonial events commemorating the nominations at the convention.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
DNC Chair Jamie Harrison is
confident that Democrats will handle the
issue and "land this plane on our own.".
Joe Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio and
all 50 states, and Ohio Republicans agree.
But when the time has come for action,
they have failed to act every time, so
Democrats will land this plane on our own, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that
Republicans can't chip away at our democracy
through incompetence or partisan tricks and
that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote
for the presidential candidate of their choice, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Mike DeWine, Republican governor
of Ohio, chimed in as well.
While I understand the Democratic National
Committee has just today proposed a
work-around to help get President Biden
on the Ohio ballot, it is prudent legislation
be passed to get this done. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
As I previously said, we do not want to leave
something so basic as having the sitting
President of the United States on the ballot
to others when this can-and should-be done
legislatively. It's the right thing to do. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
For these reasons, it is important that
a bill or multiple bills that accomplish
these common-sense measures come
to my desk right away this week.
It's the right thing to do, Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement
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FDA Testing Reveals , Bird Flu Virus , in 1 in 5 Milk Samples.
'Time' reports that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has warned that traces of bird flu have been found
in nearly one-fifth of commercial milk samples tested. .
In a statement released on the agency's website,
the FDA said that traces of the virus do not
necessarily indicate a risk to consumers. .
According to the FDA, more tests are needed
to confirm if intact pathogens that remain
infectious are present in the samples.
Those tests would determine , "whether there is any risk of illness
associated with consuming the product.".
'Time' reports that the results of the study
come as a stark warning of how quickly the
virus is spreading among dairy cows in the U.S.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
In an effort to understand the extent of the outbreak
and potentially contain it, the USDA has implemented
mandatory testing of cows moving across state borders.
Authorities have stressed that the current
risk to humans remains low, with only one
identified human case in the U.S. this year. .
To date, the retail milk studies
have shown no results that would
change our assessment that the
commercial milk supply is safe. , FDA statement, via 'Time'
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Amid the joy in the Congress camp over its performance in the Lok Sabha elections, there's a growing wish within the party for Rahul Gandhi to take on the role.. IndiaTimes
The aura of invincibility around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been shattered by Indian voters in the general elections. BJP won 240 seats, Congress 99, with.. IndiaTimes
In Dibrugarh, Assam, the lawyer representing Amritpal Singh, the imprisoned leader of 'Waris Punjab De' and elected Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency, Rajdev Singh Khalsa, outlines their legal strategy, which primarily focuses on securing
bail for Singh. Khalsa asserts that the government has no choice but to release Singh, emphasising his client's efforts in combating drug abuse in Punjab. He contends that Singh's arrest was deemed unlawful and unethical by the public, highlighting widespread support for his cause.
Jailed Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh won from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday against Congress’ Kulbir Singh Zira by over 1.5 lakh votes, as per the Election Commission. Singh fought as an Independent candidate. Singh is ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief and is currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National Security Act (NSA). Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa who is the elder son of Beant Singh, one of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassins is leading in Faridkot. In April 2023, there was a massive manhunt launched for Amritpal Singh that led to the arrest of 300 youngsters, many of whom had interacted with him and committed no crimes.
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