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Smoke and vapor coming from locomotives being repaired at BNSF’s maintenance yard have residents in the Lincoln neighborhood worried about pollution exposure.

‘Pollutants’ from BNSF locomotives in rail yard called ‘outrageous’ by Lincoln neighborhood residents

April 24, 2024, 6:07am Business Updated 1 day ago

Smoke and steam billowing from locomotives parked at BNSF Railway’s maintenance yard near West 39th Street has some residents worried about what’s ending up in their air. Read story

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

April 23, 2024, 7:20pm Business

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. Read story

Kroger to pay Washington $47.5 million over role in opioid crisis

April 23, 2024, 5:41pm Business

The grocery chain Kroger is slated to pay the state of Washington $47.5 million for its role in the opioid epidemic, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday. Read story

In-N-Out Burger sign in Camarillo, Calif., is seen at night.

In-N-Out proposes second Clark County location in east Vancouver

April 23, 2024, 5:38pm Business Updated 4 hours ago

California fast-food chain In-N-Out has proposed a second restaurant in Clark County — this one at 13511 S.E. Third Way in east Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city. Read story

Cars are parked at a Tesla dealership in Berlin Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Tesla’s first-quarter net income tumbles 55% as falling global sales and price cuts reduce profits

April 23, 2024, 1:30pm Business

Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55% as falling global sales and price cuts sliced into the electric vehicle maker’s revenue and profit margins. Read story

Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some ships to pass after bridge collapse

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal vessel The Reynolds works near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Baltimore. The FBI confirmed that agents were aboard the Dali conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity.

April 23, 2024, 10:52am Business

Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to access the city’s port starting on Thursday, marking a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub that has remained closed to most traffic since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month. Read story