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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Independent Expert Needed In Toxic Spill Response

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are still demanding answers weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailed, causing a toxic chemical spill. CNN’s Paula Reid spoke with Purdue University professor Andrew Whelton, an expert on disasters, environmental chemistry and water quality, about what he suggests is being overlooked.

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Proposed Law Would Give Communities Time To Respond To Grocery Store...

State lawmakers convened last week to deliberate on Senate Bill 6147, a legislative proposal mandating grocery stores in designated food deserts to issue a minimum of six months' notice prior to closure. The bill emphasizes community engagement to explore viable solutions, aiming to mitigate the adverse impacts of sudden store shutdowns on low-income residents reliant on these essential services.