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East Palestine Derailment
- A Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, raising safety concerns.
- Residents like Jim Stewart expressed uncertainty about their health despite assurances from authorities.
Norfolk Southern Scrutiny
- The NTSB launched a special investigation into Norfolk Southern's safety culture after multiple derailments and deaths.
- Another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama on the same day the CEO testified before Congress.
Runway Incursions
- The FAA is investigating five near misses between planes in two months.
- These "runway incursions" involve planes getting too close during landing, takeoff, or taxiing.