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New Union Pacific CEO intent on safety, not cuts

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s new CEO, who came into the job last month with a reputation for cost-cutting, says he won’t shy away from that but no one should expect the kind of sweeping changes he made when he first oversaw the railroad’s operations a few years ago. Jim Vena told ...

FDA: Decongestant not effective

WASHINGTON — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration ...

Briefcase

Sheetz introduces new donut collection Sheetz has announced a new donut collection is now available at all Sheetz locations. Sheetz’s new gourmet donuts are available in eight flavors. Donuts will be shipped daily to all Sheetz locations. TheTravelGuy814.com receives Altoona ...

Art of fighting back — Artists fight AI companies for repurposed work

NEW YORK — Kelly McKernan’s acrylic and watercolor paintings are bold and vibrant, often featuring feminine figures rendered in bright greens, blues, pinks and purples. The style, in the artist’s words, is “surreal, ethereal … dealing with discomfort in the human journey.” The word ...

Workplace

New hires and promotions Olivia Pietrolungo has been named as marketing coordinator at Curry Supply Co. Pietrolungo, a recent graduate of Saint Francis University, will be involved in the planning, creation and execution of social media posts. She will assist the marketing team on various ...

MLB testing facial authentication for games

PHILADELPHIA — Major League Baseball is testing facial authentication-based entry that would allow ticketed fans to walk directly into stadiums — a convenient new arrival method that the league says won’t compromise on safety and security. No more fumbling for a phone at entry, waiting ...