Fourth Top FTX Executive to Plead Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
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Fourth Top FTX Executive to Plead Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, is set to plead guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange.
Facing Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Modernize Its Ships
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Facing Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Modernize Its Ships

A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy remains lashed to big shipbuilding programs driven by tradition, political influence and jobs.
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.