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BP has removed chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect after 'serious concerns' about his conduct, including allegations of bullying and whistleblower complaints; Meg O'Neill has begun reshaping the leadership, with interim chair Ian Tyler taking over as the company starts a process to appoint a permanent chair as shares fell about 4%.
The Missouri State Auditor is investigating complaints regarding the assessment process in Jackson County, after receiving whistleblower complaints. The investigation will focus on issues such as homeowners being unable to reach the county during the appeals window, the appeals process, and the role of Tyler Technologies in determining property values. Over 54,000 appeals have been filed in Jackson County, with homeowners questioning the process and the significant changes in their property values. The State Auditor's investigation aims to address these concerns and ensure accountability.
The federal prosecutor overseeing the Hunter Biden tax investigation, Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, pushed back against allegations of Justice Department wrongdoing, stating that he had discussions about filing charges outside of Delaware but was not denied that option. The tensions between the Justice Department, FBI, and IRS over the handling of the Hunter Biden investigation came to a head as Biden reached a plea deal on misdemeanor tax charges and illegal possession of a gun. IRS agents had previously claimed that Justice officials hindered their investigation, leading to whistleblower complaints and congressional hearings. The prosecutor's letter addressed some of the allegations but did not provide specific details.
Norfolk Southern's safety record has declined in the past decade, with an 80% increase in accident rates and a rise in employee injury rates. Critics blame the company's push for profits, which has led to job cuts and pressure on workers to speed up deliveries. The company's safety practices and culture are under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Railroad Administration. Norfolk Southern workers have filed the most whistleblower complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration among the large freight railroads.
Norfolk Southern's safety practices and culture are under federal investigation after a train derailment in Ohio and worker deaths. The company's accident and injury rates have soared in the last decade, with employees and experts blaming cost-cutting measures and pressure to speed up deliveries for profit. Norfolk Southern's workforce has decreased by 39%, while its accident rate has increased by 80%. The company's safety practices and culture are also the subject of a special investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, and Congress has introduced bills to impose tougher safety standards on all railroads.