What Will Warren Buffett Bet on Next?
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What Will Warren Buffett Bet on Next?

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will gather in Omaha for the conglomerate’s annual meeting on Saturday, with questions about the company’s future.
Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen
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Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen

The total number of accidents for the top five freight railroads increased, and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to prevent similar disasters.
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act

The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.
Debt-Ceiling Déjà Vu Worries Wall Street
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Debt-Ceiling Déjà Vu Worries Wall Street

The last crisis, in 2011, led to a credit downgrade that sank stocks. This time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of a “financial catastrophe.”