Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay a substantial $310 million to settle charges related to a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023. This significant sum includes $235 million designated for covering all past and future cleanup costs, as well as a $15 million civil penalty to address alleged violations of the
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General Motors’ CEO Mary Barra has made it clear that she has no plans of retiring any time soon. Despite being the longest-tenured CEO outside of the company’s founder, Barra is fully committed to ensuring that the company’s transformation remains on track. Over the years, there have been speculations about potential successors within GM as
Canva, the leading online design platform, made a significant announcement at its Canva Create event in Los Angeles. The event showcased a range of new features and a business-focused subscription service aimed at enhancing the design experience for users. With a complete redesign of its platform and the introduction of Canva Enterprise, the company is
The recent corruption probe involving Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and his family members has sparked controversy and public scrutiny. The Anti-Corruption Commission in Malaysia has been investigating Mahathir and his sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani, over allegations of corrupt practices. Mahathir Mohamad has vehemently denied any involvement in corrupt practices during his time in
Health authorities in the United States recently reported a second case of bird flu in a human, less than two months after the first case had been identified. The outbreak of the disease has been circulating among dairy cows, raising concerns about the potential for further human infections. Both cases were dairy farm workers who
During Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement near No 10, a surprising song began blaring which caught the attention of viewers. The song, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream, was not a random choice but rather a deliberate selection with a historical significance. This song was the official anthem of Sir Tony Blair’s victory for
The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, Dak Prescott, has been waiting patiently for a contract extension despite many wondering why the team has not yet signed him. In a recent statement after the Cowboys’ OTAs, Prescott emphasized that he does not play for money and that his primary focus is on playing the game he loves. While
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has stormed into Cannes, creating a buzz as it prepares to hit theaters after nearly a decade in the making. This prequel film expands on the post-apocalyptic wasteland world first introduced in George Miller’s iconic Mad Max series. Fans of the franchise will recognize the familiar backdrop from movies such
Nvidia shares skyrocketed above $1,000 for the first time in after-hours trading following the chipmaker’s release of its fiscal first-quarter results, exceeding analyst expectations. This surge reflects a growing enthusiasm among investors for Nvidia’s performance and innovation. Nvidia’s quarterly earnings have increasingly become a litmus test for the AI market’s health, which has captured the
The increase in the number of adolescents and young adults being prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has been staggering in recent years, with data from pharmacy records showing a nearly 600% rise. From 2020 to 2023, the monthly prescriptions for these diabetes or weight-loss drugs in individuals aged 12 to 25 skyrocketed from 8,722