Root causes of migration - Google’s AI chatbot debut - Ohio train derailment

Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   The effects of a train derailment that occurred last Friday in northeastern Ohio continued to be felt Monday. 50 cars in the 150-car train went off the tracks, of which 10 contained hazardous materials. Five cars held vinyl chloride, a gas that can cause dizziness, nerve damage, and even death. Authorities also said parts of the train could explode.
   
   The EPA was investigating to see if the crash posed a threat to the rural community near the derailment, East Palestine, which has a population of about 5,000 people. Residents within a one-mile radius of the derailment, about 1,500 to 2,000 people, were ordered to evacuate. Roughly 25% of those under the order declined to evacuate on Sunday night, prompting local officials to threaten misdemeanor charges.
   
   Local news reported Monday night that a controlled breach of several rail cars to drain the toxic fumes was successful. The cause of the derailment is not fully known, and it could be several weeks before a complete report is made.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   Derailed train carrying hazardous chemicals in Ohio could explode, officials fear.
   Gizmodo (Left) • Factual Grade 81% • 3 min read
   

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   Residents near train car fire ordered to evacuate or face charges.
   Daily Wire (Right) • Factual Grade 60% • 2 min read

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   Mystery trains: Crews, communities in the dark on chemical cargo. (2014)
   Minnesota Public Radio (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 66% • 11 min read

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