JOSH FUNK

Josh Funk is a business reporter for the Houston Chronicle. He has been recognized for his work on several occasions, including by the Associated Press. His reporting often focuses on the agriculture industry, including the impacts of disease outbreaks on livestock and poultry.

Biography:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/josh-funk/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

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Norfolk Southern Agrees to Pay $1.1 Billion in Settlements for East Palestine Train Derailment and Contamination

Broke On: Friday, 03 February 2023 Norfolk Southern agrees to pay over $1.1 billion in settlements related to the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, including $600 million to affected residents, $310 million for cleanup costs and penalties, and provisions for long-term environmental monitoring and rail safety upgrades. The settlement still needs federal approval.
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Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Berkshire Hathaway reports strong operating earnings and record cash despite selling 13% of its Apple stake, maintaining optimism towards the tech giant. Warren Buffett emphasizes focus on operating earnings and praises successor Greg Abel at annual meeting.
Warren Buffett's First Shareholder Letter Since Charlie Munger's Death: A Tribute and Lesson in Patience

Warren Buffett's First Shareholder Letter Since Charlie Munger's Death: A Tribute and Lesson in Patience

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, pays tribute to his partner Charlie Munger in his first shareholder letter since Munger's death. He acknowledges that it was better to buy wonderful businesses at fair prices rather than growth-driven approaches for 15 years. Underperforming managers have been quick to call out something must be amiss, but Buffett reminds readers that a triumph of growth and momentum has led some underperforming managers to lash out.

Bird Flu Continues to Impact Poultry Industry with Over 1.3 Million Chickens Culled in Ohio

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Over 1.3 million chickens were culled on an Ohio egg farm following the detection of bird flu. This is the second instance this month where over a million birds were culled on a single farm. The current outbreak began in early 2022 and has resulted in the culling of 8.1 million birds this year. Human cases of the disease remain rare, with only one report of a person contracting the H5N1 strain of the virus in the U.S. since 2022.