Yellen Says Bank System Is Sound Despite U.S. Crises
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers that the U S banking system remains sound and deposits are safe while new rescue efforts rolled out for Silicon Valley Bank Signature Bank and First Republic Bank Investors and depositors faced a global swirl of shocks as Credit Suisse sought Swiss central bank aid and Wall Street rallied on rescue news Regulators warned against panic and lawmakers pressed for accountability in the banking sector
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Canadian Pacific to buy Kansas City Southern in $31 billion deal
The U S Surface Transportation Board approved Canadian Pacific's $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern, creating a U S Canada Mexico rail network. The merger aims to improve grain flows from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast and intermodal movement between Dallas and Chicago. The decision follows a two year review amid safety debates and prior rail industry upheavals.
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Dairy Queen owner to retire after three stores in Lawrence
Steve Lawrence, who has run the Dairy Queen franchise in Lawrence since 1949 and added the Eudora store in 1996, plans to retire as the trio of outlets continues under new hands. He credits longtime operators Jerry and Susan Potter and the staff for the business’s success and mentions the people who keep him returning to the job. The column notes the franchise’s Buffett ownership and mission to create smiles as Khan emphasizes memories built through ice cream. Chad Lawhorn’s Town Talk column appears on LJWorld.com.
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Community event roundup with garden prep bee talk and birding
Sunday events include a garden prep day from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1501 Learnard Ave and a bee biology discussion at 2 p.m. at KU Field Station with honey for sale. Roger Boyd will discuss attracting birds at 6 p.m. First Baptist Church. Blood drive noon to 4 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library. Tuesday hosts Girls Rule Robotics workshop at 4 p.m. for ages 8 and up. registration required. Liberty Hall hosts free all ages karaoke at 7 p.m.
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