Morning Wire Newsom Vacation & Norfolk Southern Pays Up | Afternoon Update | 3.6.23
Mar 6, 2023
Explore the fallout from the Norfolk Southern train derailment as accountability takes center stage amid a government's slow response. Discover the controversial choices of California's governor vacationing during a severe snow crisis. Delve into the heroic rescue efforts in the San Bernardino Mountains while also touching on college drinking trends and training for Ukrainian pilots. Plus, discuss Walgreens' latest decision affecting abortion pill distribution amidst all the chaos.
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Norfolk Southern Pays Up
- Norfolk Southern will pay millions for the East Palestine derailment, per Governor Josh Shapiro.
- The Biden administration and the train company face criticism for their handling of the disaster.
Newsom's Vacation
- California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for vacationing in Baja, Mexico during severe weather.
- The state battled historic snowstorms, causing power outages and stranding residents.
Blackout Rage Gallons
- UMass Amherst warned of a new TikTok trend: students chugging "blackout rage gallons."
- This led to at least 28 ambulance calls over one weekend.