by Kris Van Cleave Washington — Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was on Capitol Hill Wednesday trying to reassure key senators that the company’s planes are safe, after an incident earlier this month in which the door panel of a 737 Max 9 blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight over Portland, Oregon. “We fly safe planes,” CalhounContinue reading “Boeing faces quality control questions as its CEO appears on Capitol Hill”
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Travel Thursdays: 3 Trending Travel Types for 2024: Which One Are You?
by Lyle Daly It’s shaping up to be another big year for travel. Among U.S. travelers, 85% plan to take the same number or more trips abroad as they did in 2023, according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 Report. Skyscanner also found that people are leaning into specific types of travel. Three particular travel types areContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 3 Trending Travel Types for 2024: Which One Are You?”
Redevelopment plans move forward for former Six Flags in New Orleans
by Carlie Kollath Wells Plans are moving forward to convert the abandoned Six Flags property in New Orleans East into a bustling $500 million complex with sports fields, waterparks, hotels, restaurants and shops. Why it matters: The high-profile site has been vacant since Hurricane Katrina, with the exception of temporary film production crews. Driving the news: Bayou Phoenix, theContinue reading “Redevelopment plans move forward for former Six Flags in New Orleans”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 1977- President Carter pardons draft dodgers
On January 21, 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter grants an unconditional pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. In total, some 100,000 young Americans went abroad in the late 1960s and early ’70s to avoid serving in the war. Ninety percent went to Canada, where after some initial controversy they were eventually welcomed asContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1977- President Carter pardons draft dodgers”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A Cancer Vaccine? Scientists are Working on It
by Adam Piore As cancer researchers expand the frontiers of their understanding of the basic science of cancer, biotech companies are using what they’ve already learned to mobilize the human immune system against cancer. One of the most exciting developments are cancer vaccines. Scientists are using artificial intelligence to identify mutations in cancerous tumors thatContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A Cancer Vaccine? Scientists are Working on It”
True Crime Sundays: California Man Arrested in Connection with Suspected Serial Killings of Sex Workers in Mexico
by Michael Lee Simpson Bryant Rivera, 30, was arrested and charged with the murder of Angela Carolina Acosta Flores and is facing extradition to Mexico over two further murder charges. A California man and suspected serial killer of sex workers in Mexico has been captured by authorities in Southern California, police said. According to U.S.Continue reading “True Crime Sundays: California Man Arrested in Connection with Suspected Serial Killings of Sex Workers in Mexico”
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’
by Louis Casiano Desperate Tesla owners in and around Chicago were seen trying to charge their vehicles with no luck amid frigid temperatures that have gripped the Midwest. Charging stations have essentially turned into car graveyards in recent days as temperatures have dropped to the negative double digits, Fox Chicago reported. “Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent,” TylerContinue reading “Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: Amid a fentanyl crisis, Layne Staley’s mother still drumming up support for addiction recovery resources
by Maddie White Layne Staley from Kirkland, the lead singer of Alice in Chains, would have turned 56 years old this week. KIRKLAND, Wash. — New data out of King County shows the fentanyl crisis may be getting worse. Public Health – Seattle & King County reports that between January and the end of July ofContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Amid a fentanyl crisis, Layne Staley’s mother still drumming up support for addiction recovery resources”
Travel Thursdays: 7 Hills Every Idahoan Is Willing To Die On
by Courtnie Erickson There is nothing better than living in Idaho. The beautiful scenery, family-friendly cities, and countless recreational opportunities make the Gem State the perfect place to live. As Idahoans, we are not only proud of our great state, but we will defend it, especially against those who want to pick a fight. HereContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 7 Hills Every Idahoan Is Willing To Die On”
US Navy sailor sentenced to over 2 years in prison for accepting bribes from Chinese officer
Wenheng Zhao collected nearly $15,000 in bribes from a Chinese intelligence officer in exchange for information, photos and videos, prosecutors said. SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to just over two years in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. Wenheng Zhao, who is alsoContinue reading “US Navy sailor sentenced to over 2 years in prison for accepting bribes from Chinese officer”
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