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Boeing resumes 737 MAX production, releases delivery numbers
Boeing announced it had resumed production of its 737 Max jet nearly eight weeks after production had been halted due to a machinist strike at the company. Factories in Washington state were idle from September to mid-November. After visiting the factories, Federal Aviation Administration head Mike Whitaker credited Boeing with following safety principles. After previous… -
Health panel lays out guidelines for self-administered cervical cancer screening
New guidelines could change the way women get screened for cancer-causing HPV. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force added the option for women to take their own samples for the test on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Food and Drug Administration approved self-collection in May, but this is the first time it’s actually been recommended. Under… -
‘America’s germ capitals’: Cities people are most likely to get sick
As the holiday travel season kicks off, so does the cold and flu season. Soliant Health conducted a study analyzing which cities Americans are most likely to catch a cold or the flu while on vacation. Researchers considered current cold and flu activity, air quality, asthma rates, allergies and germs in public transportation. Bakersfield, California,… -
Man arrested after allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base
Authorities arrested a Brentwood, California, man after they said he was flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said he also took photos of the site. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a critical facility for U.S. military and space operations, known for satellite… -
General Motors ends Cruise robotaxi program
It’s the end of the road for General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi program. GM said Tuesday, Dec. 10, it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy” to focus on advanced driver assistance systems for use in personal vehicles. This comes a year after GM grounded its fleet of driverless vehicles after an accident in California that led to Cruise… -
Federal judge blocks sale of Infowars to The Onion
A federal judge rejected The Onion’s winning bid to buy Infowars on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The satirical news outlet won the auction to buy Alex Jones’ platform last month. Jones was forced to put the platform up for sale to help pay $1.5 billion in damages that he owes to the families of the Sandy… -
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA
New details continue to emerge about the man charged with murder in the killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO. And wildfires burn out of control in southern California as strong winds are forecast to make matters worse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in… -
Trump, Trudeau trade barbs on tariffs despite recent meeting
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exchanged remarks regarding possible tariffs on Canada. Trump took to Truth Social, trolling Trudeau for warning about a potential tariff war with the U.S. Trump called Trudeau the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada” in a social media post overnight. This comes after the Canadian… -
EPA bans 2 solvents used in everyday products and dry cleaning
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned two solvents used in many everyday products that have been proven to cause multiple types of cancer, as well as other diseases. Trichloroethelyne (TCE) and perchloroethelyne (PCE or Perc) are chemicals used in things like cleaners, spot removers, lubricants and glue. TCE is known to cause liver and kidney… -
Teamsters set deadline for labor talks with Amazon
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters set a deadline for Amazon to agree to bargaining dates to negotiate a union contract for drivers and warehouse workers, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Sunday, Dec. 15, deadline comes amid the busy holiday season and where labor unrest might be lurking. The Teamsters said Amazon must commit to… -
OpenAI releases Sora as debate over artist contributions grows
OpenAI has launched its long-awaited video generation model, Sora, making it available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the United States and several other countries. The tool allows users to create high-definition video clips using text prompts, with additional features to animate images and remix existing footage. During a livestream demonstration, OpenAI showcased Sora’s… -
Lord & Taylor to relaunch as online discount luxury retailer
Lord & Taylor is the latest department store chain set to make an internet comeback. The retailer will relaunch in 2025 as a discount luxury e-commerce platform offering designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to its new owner. Regal Brands Global acquired the Lord & Taylor intellectual property in September after its previous owner, Saadia Group — which had… -
US charges 2 former Syrian officials with war crimes
The United States charged two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials with war crimes on Monday, Dec. 9. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said during Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Jamil Hassan, 72, and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, 65, oversaw operations of a detention facility where Americans and civilians who had been deemed enemies of the state were tortured. The indictment, which can be…