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Chemical fallout from East Palestine train disaster spreads across 16 states,...
The derailment, which involved a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials, has had far-reaching impacts, with pollutants spreading over 540,000 square miles, significantly larger in scale and scope than initially predicted.
Progressives demand Buttigieg act on rail safety amid toxic Ohio disaster
"Norfolk Southern's environmental disaster is the latest in a long string of corporate malfeasance committed right under the secretary's nose... Corporations do not respect Buttigieg as a regulator."
Train derailment leads to toxic chemical exposure in Ohio
"Experts are voicing doubt that the pollution levels are safe for humans, animals, and natural environments in the area."
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Warren, Ocasio-Cortez introduce bill to ban corporate ownership of physician practices
The bill would let doctors sue corporate owners for treble damages and give the Federal Trade Commission a role in enforcing the ban.
Minnesota doctors strike for four days in a first for US hospitals
About 150 physicians at two Allina Health hospitals walked out this week after three years of bargaining over sick days, pay and a role in patient care.
Trump administration moves to let accidental killing of endangered species go unpunished
A leaked memo would count only deliberate harm as a violation of the 1973 law, even though most protected species die by accident.
Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028
RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America will launch a campaign after the midterms urging the two lawmakers to seek the 2028 Democratic nomination.
Why the Trade War with Canada Amounts to Self-Sabotage
The economies of both countries are so intertwined that everyone will suffer.