‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
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‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles

A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.
Norfolk Southern Agrees to Try Out Federal Safety Reporting Program
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Norfolk Southern Agrees to Try Out Federal Safety Reporting Program

The company, which operated the train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, is the first major freight railroad to join a federal program that allows workers to report safety issues.
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.