Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

Best Organic Mattress & Bedding of 2024: Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.

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Why my picky dog loves Ruggable’s washable pet bed

Ruggable’s new washable dog bed stands up to dirty paws and heavy chewing. This is my and my dog’s experience with the sleek and durable pet bed.

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

How will the Fed handle Trump?

Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressive

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders

A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Sonic X Shadow Generations - Rail Canyon High Level Gameplay

We speed through Rail Canyon act 1, and achieve an S rank in record time using conventional and unconventional shortcuts along the way.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Norfolk Southern tops Q3 expectations with boost from insurance, rail sales

Railroad Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings last quarter, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the disastrous derailment in East Palestine and ...

Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation

Train bosses accuse government of being ‘ideological’ over ending post-Covid scheme letting them keep more cash

World - Financial Times - October 23

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn closes station co-working spaces

World - Yahoo News - October 23

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects

The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy

Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia

Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on Barcelona

World - ABC News - November 4

No respite in Spain as deluge hits rail and air travel in Catalonia

World - Yahoo News - November 4

UK rail minister apologises for response to Euston station criticism

Peter Hendy regrets tone of letter to supplier after comments from engineer about overcrowding

World - Financial Times - November 6

Northern’s rail woes expose challenge of reform — and a stuck nation

No quick fix for underperforming operator, plagued by outdated fax machines and voluntary overtime

World - Financial Times - November 7

UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link

Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost grounds

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Suicide bombing at rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26

Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers, and wounding 62 others

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Children to stay in education or training until 18

At present, young people in Northern Ireland can leave school at the age of 16.

Celtics raise banner 18 as franchise greats look on

It took 16 years, but the Celtics officially raised banner 18 to the TD Garden rafters Tuesday night, as franchise legends and a sellout crowd looked on.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

On board the 18:31 to Aberystwyth as it smashed into another train

"Brace yourselves, we're going to hit another train" - one passenger relives fatal train crash.

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - November 4

DOJ to monitor voting in Ohio county, citing intimidation concerns

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that it will monitor voting in a county in Northeast Ohio, citing intimidation concerns stemming from a social media post from a local sheriff ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

'Catastrophic failure' cited in gangway collapse that killed 7 on Georgia island

At least seven people are dead and several others critically injured after a gangway collapse at a landing dock on Georgia's Sapelo Island.

Volvo Cars slashes outlook citing ‘increasingly volatile environment’

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said the company is facing slower demand in Europe, the U.S. and China.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner pulls out of Paris Masters citing a virus

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris Masters, citing a virus

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Twins' Alex Kirilloff announces retirement at age 26, citing 'toll' of injuries

Kirilloff never played more than 88 games in a season during his four-year MLB career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

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