March 29, 2024

Minnesota Gov Walz says train containing hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster

A Canadian Pacific train carrying hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster, Minnesota, Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed on Twitter.  “State officials are working with local emergency managers after a train derailed near Lancaster. Glad to hear that no injuries are reported and the site is contained,” Walz wrote. He added: “Experts are on the way […]

Another Ohio train derailment in Springfield involved no hazardous materials, spillage, officials say

A Norfolk Southern train derailment in Springfield, Ohio – the second in the state in just over a month – did not involve any hazardous materials or cause any spillage, according to local officials and the rail operator.  “Local, state first responders confirm no hazardous materials found at train derailment site in Clark County,” the […]

The Electoral College is hazardous to democracy, Raskin says

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said it is about time Americans elect presidents the same way they elect other public officials. | AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Rep. Jamie Raskin said Sunday the Electoral College “has become a danger” to American democracy. Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” the Maryland Democrat said: “I think that the Electoral

Germans Shipping 52 Containers of Hazardous Material Out of Blasted Beirut Port

(AFP) — A German firm has treated 52 containers of hazardous material at Beirut port and will ship them out of Lebanon, the German ambassador said Saturday, months after a monster port blast. Andreas Kindl said on Twitter that the heavy lift transport company Combi Lift “has treated 52 containers of hazardous and dangerous chemical…

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