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22 08, 2023

Rail Whistleblowers Fired for Voicing Safety Concerns

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Hours before a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio and erupted in fire in February, a judge ruled a former railroad employee could proceed with a lawsuit claiming he had been harassed for years by managers who said he reported …

22 08, 2023

NHTSA Probes 2022 Ford Mach-E EV Recall

By | August 22nd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NHTSA Probes 2022 Ford Mach-E EV Recall

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday that they are investigating whether Ford Motor’s 2022 recall of nearly 49,000 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles adequately addressed concerns and whether it should be expanded to more vehicles. Ford issued the June …

22 08, 2023

Ukraine in Talks With Insurers to Start Program to Cover Ships Hauling Grain Exports

By | August 22nd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ukraine in Talks With Insurers to Start Program to Cover Ships Hauling Grain Exports

Ukraine’s government is in talks with insurers to start a new program to cover ships hauling grain through some of the riskiest parts of the Black Sea. The service could start as soon as early September, though a precise framework …

22 08, 2023

Two Killed After Car is Struck by Train in South Dakota

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ELKTON, S.D. (AP) – Two people died when a car was struck by train in South Dakota, an accident that caused the train to derail and crash into a grain elevator. The South Dakota Highway Patrol said the accident that …

21 08, 2023

Large Ice Chunk Fell From Sky and Damaged House in Massachusetts

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A large ice chunk fell from the sky and hit a house in Massachusetts, damaging the roof of the home, the homeowner said. Jeff Ilg said he and his wife, Amelia Rainville, suspect the ice fell off an airplane traveling …

21 08, 2023

How Satellites Are Helping Farmers Adapt to Climate Crisis

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When to harvest is one of the most crucial decisions a winemaker can make. Too early, and the result is bitter. Too late, and it’s overly sweet. It’s a delicate balance—one that’s increasingly being upended by the climate crisis. In …

21 08, 2023

Maui Fire Lays Bare Utility Missteps Mirrored Across the Country

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When flames ripped through the drought-parched town of Paradise in 2018, destroying homes and killing 85 in California’s deadliest-ever wildfire, it was a wake-up call to power companies across the country. Electric lines would ultimately be blamed for the blaze, …

21 08, 2023

Fire Tears Through Historic Block Island Hotel Off Rhode Island Coast

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A fire tore through a historic hotel early Saturday on Block Island, prompting officials on the summer vacation spot off the coast of Rhode Island to declare a state of emergency and urge the public to stay away. The fire …

21 08, 2023

Rare New England Tornado Damages Homes, Floods Roads, Topples Trees

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A rare Rhode Island tornado lifted a car off an interstate highway Friday as severe weather swept already storm-weary New England, damaging homes, flooding roads and toppling trees. Tornadoes were reported in several spots in the same general area of …

21 08, 2023

Oakbridge Acquires Georgia-based Cole Agency

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Oakbridge Insurance Agency, one of the larger independent agencies in the country, has expanded again with the acquisition of the Cole Agency in Montezuma, Georgia. Cole has specialized in poultry insurance since 1989 but also offers coverage plans for others …