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.
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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Donald Trump is set to hold his first campaign rally on Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, since narrowly escaping an assassination attempt a week ago. Fresh from his nominating convention in Milwaukee, where his control over the Republican Party was solidified, Trump will appear alongside his new vice presidential pick, Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance. This marks their first joint campaign event as the official Republican presidential ticket.
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Near the Republican National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, a police officer fatally shot a person, days after an attempt on Donald Trump's life in Pennsylvania. The victim, reportedly homeless and wielding knives, was confronted after an altercation. The shooting, about a mile from the convention venue, involved multiple shots. Witnesses described police commands ignored. The incident, unrelated to the convention, involved officers managing protests.
#TrumpOhio #RepublicanNationalConvention #Columbus #Pennyslvania #TrumpAttack #TrumpAttackVideo #TrumpVance2024 #USelections #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has chosen former critic JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee. Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio Senator and author, was confirmed as VP pick by RNC delegates.
Despite past criticisms of Trump, Vance has become a strong supporter. After winning his Senate seat with Trump's endorsement in 2022, Vance is now attacking Joe Biden, calling him an "incapacitated president" and accusing Democrats of lying about Biden's health.
#JDVance #DonaldTrump #Trump2024 #TrumpAttack #TrumpVance #TrumpVance2024 #BidenHarris #RepublicanParty #RNC2024 #NationalConvention #USElections #Worldnews #USnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate as he seeks to unseat President Joe Biden for a second term as president of the United States. Vance is a freshman senator from Ohio who rose to fame with his 2016 memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy.' The book was turned into a movie starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams in 2020. The film adaptation received two Academy Award nominations, including a best supporting actress nomination for Close. Trump shared the news on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday.
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A tragic mass shooting unfolded at the Avalon Dance Club in downtown Columbus, Ohio, early Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. According to local news outlet 10TV, the incident erupted around 1:45 a.m. during an altercation at the nightclub. Officers responded to Aura, formerly known as Avalon nightclub, in the 200 block of North Fifth at about 1:45 a.m. on Friday on report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
#OhioNightclubShooting #TragedyInOhio #NightclubViolence #ColumbusOhio #ShootingSpree #Fatalities #InjuriesReported #PoliceInvestigation #AuraNightclub #ViolentIncident #CommunitySafety #GunViolence #CrimeNews #BreakingNews #OhioShooting
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Caitlin Clark Reacts , to US Olympic Team Snub.
Clark was not chosen to represent America
at the Olympics in Paris this summer. .
Clark was not chosen to represent America
at the Olympics in Paris this summer. .
The 12 players who are reportedly
on the roster for team USA are:.
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
Clark, who was named
WNBA Rookie of the Month in May, .
shared her reaction to the news on June 9. .
I know it’s the most competitive team
in the world and I know it could have
gone either way. I’m excited for them. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I’m going to be rooting them on to
win gold. I was a kid that grew
up watching the Olympics. It will
be fun to watch them, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I’m going to be rooting them on to
win gold. I was a kid that grew
up watching the Olympics. It will
be fun to watch them, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
"Honestly, no
disappointment,"
she said. .
I think it just gives you something to
work for. You know, that’s a dream.
Hopefully one day I can be there. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I think it just gives you something to
work for. You know, that’s a dream.
Hopefully one day I can be there. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Hopefully in four years, when four years
comes back around, I can be there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Hopefully in four years, when four years
comes back around, I can be there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The 12 they have selected
are really great players so I think
they’re in pretty good hands, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The 12 they have selected
are really great players so I think
they’re in pretty good hands, Caitlin Clark, via statement
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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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