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.”
Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say

Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.