If you experience trouble falling asleep and love both Camila Cabello and ASMR, there’s something you might want to check out.
The singer revealed she partnered with the Calm app for an all new sleep story that uses autonomous sensory meridian response — aka ASMR — to lull people to dreamland.
If this is the first time you’ve heard of ASMR, it actually describes the pleasant tingling feeling that runs down the back of the scalp and down the spine when hearing certain noises — or what trendy TikTokers call a “brain massage.”
This terminology has also become synonymous with sounds like whispering or repetitive, soothing noises like turning pages or tapping.
Camila’s new story is called The Beauty of Winding Down and she said in a statement, “I swear by ASMR — it’s a long-time tool I have used to help myself relax and fall asleep. With a mix of immersive sensory storytelling and vibrations of sounds this Sleep Story brings the unique ASMR experience to Calm inviting users to come into the present moment and drift off to sleep.”
Camila shared a teaser video to Instagram, which features her talking in a low, slow and soft voice. “I want to share a unique ASMR experience with you, one that will get your senses tingling while you feel luxuriously pampered,” she describes before dropping her voice to a whisper to beckon, “Follow the sound of my voice.”
Camila adds the story should be listened to in the dark because “it eases the stress on your eyes and heightens your other senses, like hearing, smell and touch.”
The singer cheekily added in the video caption, “I hope you will enjoy the tingling sensation.”
Fans hungry to hear more can listen now on the Calm app.
Bono has previously described U2’s next album as a “guitar album,” and The Edge reiterated that by saying it would be “more driven by guitar.” Well, now bassist Adam Clayton is sharing his thoughts on the record, and it certainly sounds like it will be louder than past albums.
“We are turning the amps on,” he tells Mojo magazine. “I certainly think the rock that we all grew up with as 16- and 17-year-olds, that rawness of those Patti Smith, Iggy Pop records … that kind of power is something we would love to connect back into.”
Asked about the album’s difference from the long-in-the works Songs of Ascent record, Clayton joked, “Well, Songs Of Ascent is a much more meditative, spiritual record. This will be Songs For Fighting, I’d say.”
In the meantime, fans can enjoy U2’s latest effort, Songs of Surrender, featuring 40 reimagined and rerecorded U2 songs, which drops Friday.
(WASHINGTON) — A growing number of conservative Republicans are blaming what they call “woke” policies for the failures of two big banks this past weekend — but what exactly are they talking about?
None of the critics has provided evidence to prove the Silicon Valley Bank’s policies on diversity and “ESG” — so-called environmental, social and governance investing — led directly to its collapse, with most experts pointing instead to a cash crunch due to surging interest rates.
Yet, that hasn’t stopped Republicans from seizing on the “woke Biden bank” line as a convenient political talking point — one they’ve been using to attack the administration and Democratic-supported policies on issues across the board.
In a new op-ed in The Daily Mail on Tuesday, former Vice President Mike Pence blamed Silicon Valley Bank’s failure on the company for having “engaged in risky borrowing and lending on behalf of California’s donor class while committing billions of dollars to woke projects fighting climate change,” he wrote.
“Banks make foolish decisions enabled by imprudent government policies and the American people pay the price,” Pence wrote, calling Biden “disingenuous” for saying taxpayers won’t now see higher fees in the fallout.
Pence, notably, served as vice president when then-President Donald Trump signed a banking deregulation bill in 2018 — which Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders say led directly to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsing.
But his language echoes a growing chorus of Republicans like Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, who called federal regulators stepping in to pay off deposits a “woke bailout,” and House Oversight Chair James Comer, who on Sunday called Silicon Valley Bank “one of the most woke banks” on Fox News.
“We see now coming out they were one of the most woke banks in their quest for the ESG-type policy and investing,” Comer said. “This could be a trend, and there are consequences for bad Democrat policy.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who appears to be preparing a run for president in 2024, in an appearance on Fox News on Sunday, also raised the prospect of Silicon Valley Bank being “so concerned with DEI and politics,” referring to diversity, equity, and inclusion, that it “really diverted from them focusing on their core mission.”
Silicon Valley Bank had documented efforts “to build a diverse workforce” where “all employees are connected, celebrated and supported.”
GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas also blamed what he called Silicon Valley Bank’s “WOKE agenda” for its collapse, claiming the company wasted money on ESG policies and “CRT CRAP,” he said, referring to Critical Race Theory.
“How much money did they WASTE on financing ESG/CRT CRAP? The insane left-wing agenda is BANKRUPTING our future. Go woke, GET BROKE!” Jackson tweeted Monday.
While conservatives team up against “woke” policies, Democrats have laid blame on the 2018 deregulation law, which they say allowed for Silicon Valley and Signature Banks to not be held to the same scrutiny as larger banks.
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut on Monday mocked Republicans calling Silicon Valley Bank a “woke California bank.”
“Count me in for all the ‘woke means everything I don’t like or understand’ content,” Murphy tweeted.
The definition of “woke” changes depending on who’s speaking, but Republicans have used the term recently to call out what they say are the identity-based social justice issues some Democrats and progressives now push for on multiple fronts.
Conservative Republicans also blame President Joe Biden for what they call a “Biden bailout” of “Big Tech” as the administration seeks to avoid such language sparking fears from the 2008 financial crisis.
As Biden also tries to avoid the word “bailout,” in assuring Americans that taxpayers will not rescue the failed banks, Republicans are characterizing federal regulators stepping in on Sunday as just that.
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene summarized the situation from her point-of-view over Twitter, saying, “the fools running the bank were woke and almost became broke, but the Democrats and the Fed swooped in to make sure their woke donors at SVB didn’t go under.”
Former Trump aide Stephen Miller has called on House Republicans to investigate how much time and money was spent on “equity” and “climate scams,” as well as “which Dem entities … benefited the most from SVB’s risky behavior.”
A Wall Street Journalist columnist, too, took up the talking point in an op-ed on Monday — criticizing the bank for tracking the diversity of its board Black and LGBTQ+ members of Silicon Valley Bank’s board.
“In a proxy statement SVB notes that besides 91% of their board being independent and 45% women, they also have ‘1 Black,’ ‘1 LGBTQ+” and ‘2 Veterans,'” wrote Andy Kessler. “I’m not saying 12 white men would have avoided this mess, but the company may have been distracted by diversity demands.”
Biden asked Congress on Monday to strengthen the rules regulating banks, hoping to reinstate some banking regulations rolled back in 2018 under the Trump administration.
“Americans can rest assured that our banking system is safe,” Biden said from the White House. “Your deposits are safe. Let me also assure you, we will not stop at this. We’ll do whatever is needed.”
His comments came after the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC issued a joint statement on Sunday to announce that they were “taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking system.”
“Depositors will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13,” it said, but, “Shareholders and certain unsecured debt holders will not be protected,” and, “No losses will be borne by the taxpayer.”
“My heart feels so full,” Hilton, who announced the arrival of her and husband Carter Reum‘s son, Phoenix, via surrogacy in January, told Good Morning America on Tuesday.
“My little Phoenix is my angel. I’m so obsessed with him,” she added. “He is just everything to me.”
Hilton is tapping into a more serious side of herself, and reflecting on her life’s ups and downs in her new book, Paris: The Memoir, out now.
“This book was like a diary. I put everything in there, so many really traumatic experiences that I endured, especially as a teenager, and so many just memories I didn’t want to remember — but also a lot of the good, exciting times,” she said. “I’ve lived such an amazing life.”
Hilton, who has opened up in recent years about her negative experience in a youth treatment center for troubled teens, called writing the book cathartic and therapeutic.
Hilton, 42, also said she has recently spent time with friend Nicole Richie and her teenage kids, daughter Harlow, 15, and son Sparrow, 13. She said they watch the pair’s reality TV show, The Simple Life — the first season of which premiered 20 years ago this year — and “love it.”
The Simple Life took Hilton and Richie out of their glam lives and hilariously had them doing farm work or working in a fast-food restaurant. The show, which ultimately ran for five seasons, catapulted both socialites to fame.
“It’s so amazing just how timeless that show is and generation after generation just love it,” Hilton smiled.
(NEW YORK) — Stratford Care USA, Inc has recalled 62 brands of Omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs over concern for “potentially elevated levels of Vitamin A,” according to a release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published Friday.
While Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for both cats and dogs, ingesting too much can lead to health issues. The company said the severity of the health issues depend on the level of Vitamin A and the length of exposure, but can result in Vitamin A toxicity. Symptoms “may include general malaise, anorexia, nausea, peeling skin, weakness, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, and death,” the company added.
Action for a voluntary recall was taken “after receiving a single Serious Adverse Event from a sole consumer regarding their dogs’ exhibiting signs of Vitamin A toxicity after consuming the supplement,” the company said, adding that they’re “taking all necessary steps in collaboration with the FDA to remove all products with these lot numbers from the market.”
Pet owners who purchased the supplement are being asked to stop feeding it to pets immediately and throw it away in a container where no other animals can access it.
Supplements were sold in a white plastic container containing 60 soft gels in veterinary clinics, distribution centers, retail stores and online retailers such as Amazon and Chewy. All of the containers recalled are labelled with “lot 31133 EXP 04/13/23” or “lot 30837 EXP 10/26/22,” and sold under the following brand names.
Consumers who wish to contact Stratford Care USA, Inc directly can call 877-498-2002 Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST, or via email at Adverseevents@stratfordrx.com. Customers who purchased a recalled product directly from Stratford Care USA Inc can receive a refund by emailing their information to refunds@stratfordrx.com.
(NEW YORK) — Starr Andrews recently made history as the first Black woman to medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 35 years.
The 21-year-old skater has been open about her push to bring more diversity to the sport and inspire others.
She spoke with ABC News Live Monday about her pewter medal win at the event and representation in the sport.
ABC NEWS LIVE: And a huge congratulations to you on recently becoming the first Black woman to medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 35 years. So how did that feel in that moment? We’re showing your picture right now on your knees, hand to your head, just seemingly in disbelief.
STARR ANDREWS: It was an amazing experience and I’ve been to a good few national championships. So this one, it just felt so special. And the first time I ever skated at senior level, which is the highest level you can skate, is in San Jose. And we were back in San Jose earlier this year and I was super excited to have medaled there. My first senior U.S. Championship medal ever, so I was really excited.
ABC NEWS LIVE: Understandably so. Talk to me about your journey to figure skating. How did you start and what motivated you to continue?
ANDREWS: So I started at the young age of three and a half, and my mom introduced me since I could walk; very, very small. I loved it as soon as I saw my mom skating. I was like, it looks so fun and I want to get out there. And once she put me on those skates and got me on the ice, I just loved it. And I still love it so much to this day, just like how I was when I first learned about figure skating. And I think that my journey has been long and I’m definitely still going through my journey, but it’s all been very exciting and just I just love it so much.
ABC NEWS LIVE: We can tell just right from the start. You were such a natural and early on in your career you were diagnosed with super ventricular tachycardia, which causes your heart to beat much faster than normal. How has your experience with SVT influenced your approach to training and competition and what steps you take to manage your condition while skating?
ANDREWS: I was, I wasn’t diagnosed until a year ago. The first time I ever had that experience, I was 12 years old and I went undiagnosed for a long time. The doctor told me that I was fine and that it didn’t happen long enough for it to be a problem. I knew it was a problem because it wasn’t a normal thing to happen to just anybody. And one time it happened at a very big competition and, unfortunately, I had to pull out of the competition.
I think from the moment my mom was like, OK, we really need to figure out what this is, because if it’s going to affect huge competitions like this, imagine if it’s if it’s at national championships or at a world championships, and it happens in your short program and you can’t finish. That would just be heartbreaking, especially because I worked so hard to get up to that point. So it was definitely something that was difficult to skate with, especially not knowing what it was for so long. But now that I know what it was and that I had the surgery, it’s been so much less stressful going to competition and not having to worry about that.
ABC NEWS LIVE: I can imagine. And thinking back on your career, what advice would you give to other young Black girls who may be interested in pursuing figure skating or other sports, but just may not see people who look like them in those spaces?
ANDREWS: I would just tell them to do what you love and believe in yourself. You can do anything you put your mind up to and don’t ever doubt yourself because I feel like I did that for a little while and there’s really no reason to. Just believe in yourself.
ABC NEWS LIVE: Good advice there. Before we let you go, what are your future goals and plans in figure skating and what steps are you taking toward them?
ANDREWS: My future goals are definitely to make it to the next Olympic Games. That’s my No. 1 goal. And I have little goals in between that to medal more at competitions and just to keep inspiring little girls and little boys out there who want to also ice skate or do anything that they put their minds up to.
ABC NEWS LIVE: Are you seeing some progress when it comes to minorities becoming ice skaters?
ANDREWS: I am. There are a lot of communities and a lot of organizations that are coming together and definitely making sure that there’s more diversity in ice skating. And I love it. It’s something that I never saw when I was younger. So it’s great to see it happening now and see it changing.
The family of the late Woody Guthrie is not happy that Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has used the title of one of his classic folk songs as inspiration for a bill he’s proposed.
He has dubbed his bill, which would prevent anyone associated with the Chinese Communist Party from owning farmland in America, the This Land Is Our Land Act. Guthrie’s daughter Nora Guthrie has a problem with “This Land is Your Land” being used for something that doesn’t mirror the values expressed in the tune.
“In this particular case, the co-opting or parodying of the lyric by those not aligned with Woody’s lyrics – i.e. misrepresentation by autocrats, racists, white nationalists, anti-labor, insurrectionists, etc. – is not condoned,” Nora wrote in an email to The Kansas City Star. “We do not consider Josh Hawley in any way a representative of Woody’s values therefore we would never endorse or approve of his reference to Woody’s lyrics.”
She says of the song, “It is more of a vision of democracy. The song simply reiterates the concept, ‘By the people, for the people.’”
In response to a question about the song, Hawley’s rep said the title shouldn’t be the story, rather the bill itself, noting, “Josh’s bill protects America’s food chain, farmers, and national security – that’s the real story The Star should cover.”
(NEW YORK) — Following a diet rich in plant-based foods and seafood can help lower the risk of getting dementia, according to a new study.
The study, published Monday in the journal BMC Medicine, found that people who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had as much as a 23% reduced risk for dementia than people who followed the diet less closely.
Researchers studied more than 60,000 people across Europe and found that the risk of dementia when following a Mediterranean diet was reduced even for people with a genetic risk, or predisposition, for dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia among older adults. Dementia is a broad term that describes the impaired memory, thinking and decision-making, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC projects there will be as many as 14 million people with dementia in the United States by 2060. Though it mostly affects older adults, dementia is not a “part of normal aging,” according to the CDC.
In addition to reducing the risk of dementia, the Mediterranean diet has previously been shown to reduce the risks of heart attacks, strokes and diabetes, according to ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton, a board-certified emergency medicine physician.
“At the end of the day, it’s really about leaning away from processed foods and leading toward plant-based diets,” Sutton said Tuesday on “Good Morning America.” “That’s really what the epicenter, or the center, of the Mediterranean diet is.”
Here is what to know about the Mediterranean diet:
What is the Mediterranean diet?
The Mediterranean diet is not one way of eating but a broad term used to describe the eating habits popularized in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Italy, Greece, Morocco, Spain and Lebanon.
The way of eating focuses on the quality of foods consumed rather than focusing on a single nutrient or food group, according to U.S. News and World Report, which for the past six years has ranked the Mediterranean diet as best overall diet in its annual ranking of best diets.
There are no specific serving size recommendations or calculations with the diet, meaning the amount of food a person eats on the diet depends on their own needs.
Nutrition experts say there’s no one diet that will work for everyone. Certain diets may be more beneficial depending on your circumstances, and some may be harmful depending on your health conditions. Anyone considering changes to their diet should consult with their doctor.
What types of foods are eaten on the Mediterranean diet?
Overall, the diet is mostly plant-based and focuses on healthy fats.
Healthy fats emphasized in the Mediterranean way of eating include virgin olive oil, avocados, nuts, salmon and sardines, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Red meat consumption is limited to a few times a month.
All types of vegetables and fruits are encouraged on the diet, as are non-meat sources of protein like beans and other legumes.
Fish is encouraged twice weekly and other animal proteins like poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt are encouraged in smaller portions, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
The main source of hydration should be water.
Mild to moderate wine consumption, often with meals, is typical of the Mediterranean diet but is considered optional. In this context, moderation in wine consumption is defined as one to two glasses per day for men and as one glass per day for women.
Are any foods prohibited?
No, the diet does not totally eliminate any foods or food groups.
Some foods though are encouraged sparingly on the diet, desserts, butter, heavily processed foods like frozen meals and candy and refined grains and oils.
U.S. News and World Report describes the diet as leaving “little room for the saturated fat, added sugars and sodium that inundate the standard American diet.”
What are the health benefits?
According to U.S. News and World Report, “People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet have longer lifespans, report a higher quality of life and are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.”
The American Heart Association says the Mediterranean diet can “play a big role” in helping to prevent heart disease and stroke and reducing risk factors like diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Consuming virgin olive oil, in particular, may help the body “remove excess cholesterol from arteries and keep blood vessels open,” according to the AHA.
Citing research, the Cleveland Clinic touts the Mediterranean diet as a way to help maintain a healthy weight, slow the decline of brain function, increase longevity, support a healthy gut and lower the risk of certain cancers.
Is the diet adaptable and budget-friendly?
In U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 ranking of best diets, the Mediterranean diet was not only best overall diet but also rated high in the categories of Best Family-Friendly Diets and Easiest Diets to Follow.
Gretel Schueller, managing editor of health at U.S. News and World Report, told “GMA” earlier this year the foods promoted in the Mediterranean way of eating are not only budget-friendly and easily accessible but also adaptable.
“Olive oil is one of the cores of the of the Mediterranean diet as a primary source of healthy fat, but you can replace that with a similar oil like grapeseed oil or sesame oil or another heart-healthy, fun saturated fat like nuts or avocado,” she said. “And you can take those principles and adapt them to other cuisines by adding the vegetables and whole grains from that country or region, lowering the red meat [intake] and eating more efficient plant proteins.”
She continued, “For example, if you prefer Asian cuisine, you can apply the Mediterranean diet principles and that might mean eating more brown or black rice instead of white rice, and seafood or tofu instead of meat.”
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Republican Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announced he would be pausing his social media use on Monday after posting complimentary comments on the Instagram posts of a scantily clad queer man.
McNally’s account repeatedly commented on various racy pictures, saying “Finn, you can turn a rainy day into rainbows and sunshine,” “Super look Finn,” and “way to go Finn!!! You light up the world!!”
McNally told ABC affiliate WKRN in a statement that he has “long been active on social media” and engaged with constituents via posts, comments and messages. He said the comments on these posts “are no different.”
“While I see now that I should have been more careful about how my comments and activity would be perceived, my intent was always engagement and encouragement,” he said in the statement.
He continued, “I apologize for any embarrassment my postings have caused my family, friends and colleagues. For this reason, I will be pausing my social media activity in order to reflect and receive more guidance on the use of social media.”
Under Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and McNally, several policies targeting the LGBTQ community have been passed, including restrictions on certain types of performances in a public space, which can include drag shows, and restrictions on transgender youth health care.
McNally said in the statement to WKRN that though he has made some mistakes in his use of social media, it’s inaccurate to call him “anti-gay,” as he has spoken out against an anti-LGBTQ adoption bill that protects religious adoption agencies in their ability to discriminate against same-sex couples.
“On a personal level, nothing could be further from the truth. I believe every person has value and deserves respect regardless of their orientation,” said McNally. “I am 79 years old, and was raised in a time when homosexuality was deeply shameful. And I absolutely still hold traditional Tennessee values dear.”
Lee was called out on social media after a yearbook photo of him apparently dressed in women’s clothing and a wig became public following passage of the law that restricts drag performances.
Lee has yet to respond to ABC News’ request for comment concerning the apparent yearbook photo. But his office told NBC News that “any attempt to conflate this serious issue with lighthearted school traditions is dishonest and disrespectful to Tennessee families.”
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern Railway over last month’s toxic train derailment in East Palestine, state Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday.
The 58-count complaint, filed in federal court on Tuesday, alleges the railway operator violated various federal and state environmental laws and Ohio Common Law, “recklessly endangering” the health of residents and Ohio’s natural resources, Yost’s office said.
“This derailment was entirely avoidable and I’m concerned that Norfolk Southern may be putting profits for their own company above the health and safety of the cities and communities that they operate in,” Yost said at a press briefing announcing the lawsuit.
About 50 cars of a freight train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed in a fiery crash on Feb. 3, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and creeks in the area. Amid concerns an explosion could take place, officials intentionally released and burned toxic vinyl chloride from five rail cars, sending a large ball of fire and a plume of black smoke filled with contaminants high into the sky.
The lawsuit alleges illegal disposal of hazardous waste, failure to have a contingency plan and unauthorized discharge to waters of the state, among other claims for relief, court records show.
Yost said the lawsuit seeks to address any economic and long-term health impacts that residents of East Palestine may experience due to the derailment. He said he sat down with Norfolk Southern officials on Monday to discuss possible compensation, including a fund to compensate for long-term losses to real estate values and a fund to address any “delayed” health impacts.
“This lawsuit is designed to make sure that Norfolk Southern keeps their word to the people of East Palestine and the people of Ohio,” Yost said.
Yost said it was too soon to determine damages due to the derailment, as the emergency response is ongoing.
“This was an epic disaster and the cleanup is going to be expensive and it’s going to take some significant dollars to put the people of East Palestine back as close as possible to the position they were in before Feb. 3,” he said.
Several East Palestine residents have filed a class-action against Norfolk Southern, seeking punitive damages as well as a fund for medical monitoring and testing, among other relief. Yost said the state’s lawsuit is focused on seeking damages to “the state of Ohio, to its environment, to its economy, as well as the broader damage to the people,” and that the varied lawsuits “are about different consequences of the same fact.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Norfolk Southern to pay for the cleanup of the train wreck and chemical release.
The incident has caused lingering concerns and anxiety for residents of East Palestine, located near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, as well as increased scrutiny of railway regulations and calls for reform.
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the incident, called the derailment “100% preventable.”
The NTSB announced last week it would launch a special investigation of Norfolk Southern’s safety and culture. The last time the NTSB made such a move was in 2014, when it investigated Metro-North for several significant accidents.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration also announced last week that it will conduct a safety assessment of Norfolk Southern’s railway safety operations “following multiple safety incidents.”
Washington lawmakers grilled Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw on Thursday about the East Palestine disaster during their first hearing on railroad safety held in the wake of the incident.
On the eve of his Senate testimony, Shaw said the Atlanta-based company was committed to improve rail safety in a Washington Post op-ed.
“We are not waiting to act” while the NTSB investigates what happened in East Palestine and probing Norfolk Southern’s safety culture overall, Shaw wrote.
“We are firmly committed to the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania,” Shaw continued. “Many of the people I’ve met are angry, scared and concerned about the future. I understand their skepticism that a big corporation such as Norfolk Southern will do the right thing, and we are determined to earn their trust.”
Norfolk Southern unveiled a safety plan last week based on preliminary findings of the NTSB’s ongoing investigation, which has so far indicated that an overheated wheel bearing likely caused the East Palestine derailment.
Since the Feb. 3 derailment, Norfolk Southern said it has committed nearly $8 million to the community of East Palestine “with more to come.”
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has also said the railway operator has committed to pay more than $7.3 million for damages to residents and first responders in Beaver and Lawrence counties due to the derailment.
