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Boeing overcharged US Air Force by nearly $1 million for spare parts: Report
A report from a Pentagon watchdog on Tuesday, Oct. 29, said Boeing overcharged the U.S. Air Force for a dozen spare parts for C-17 transport planes. That included marking up soap dispensers by nearly 8,000% for the aircraft. The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General’s report shows that the U.S. Air Force… -
Ford CEO drives Chinese EV as his company promotes US-made models
Ford CEO Jim Farley is facing backlash after publicly sharing he’s been driving an electric vehicle (EV) from the Chinese brand Xiaomi for months. The comment, made during an appearance on the “Fully Charged” podcast, comes as Ford has emphasized its commitment to American manufacturing, calling their EV lineup “proudly American made.” “I don’t like… -
Nerds Gummy Clusters rack up $500M in 2024 before Halloween
Straight Arrow News reported earlier this week that M&M’s have been named the most popular candy for this year’s Halloween, according to Candystore.com. But Nerds, a brand more synonymous with 1984 than 2024, is making a case for itself with its newest creation, Nerds Gummy Clusters, taking over the confectionery world. The clusters, consisting of… -
New rule requires full cash refunds for flight delays, cancellations
The Biden-Harris administration implemented a new rule on Monday, Oct. 28, requiring U.S. airlines to issue full cash refunds to passengers whose flights are significantly delayed or canceled. The policy, aimed at bolstering consumer rights, received positive feedback online, as travelers hailed it as a financial win and a boost for peace of mind. Passengers… -
$3 million tumbler Batmobile replica up for sale, but there’s a catch
Batman fans now have the opportunity to own a $3 million replica of the Tumbler Batmobile, the iconic vehicle from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Warner Bros. has licensed Action Vehicle Engineering to build just 10 replicas, complete with the Batmobile’s authentic features. However, it’s not street legal. Warner Bros. recently sanctioned Action Vehicle… -
Biden administration announces $3B in funds to reduce emissions at US ports
Last year, the international shipping industry generated 706 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, equal to burning nearly 80 billion gallons of gasoline and hitting pollution levels that would rank this sector as the world’s seventh-largest carbon emitter if it were a country. In an attempt to address this issue domestically, the U.S. government has… -
Calif. proposal aims to ban involuntary servitude in prisons
A proposal on California’a ballot could end what critics call government-sanctioned slavery in prisons. The state is one of 20 where incarcerated people can be forced to do work ranging from kitchen and janitorial duties to fighting wildfires. They typically make less than $1 per hour. California State Rep. Lori Wilson, D, and the state’s… -
Girls participation in sports up, boys participation down: Report
Is the Caitlin Clark effect starting to have an impact on youth sports? A new report shows participation from girls in sports increased, while the number of boys joining sports teams declined. According to the Aspen Institute’s National State of Play report, half of boys aged 6 to 17 signed up for sports in 2013,… -
Appeals court rules barring pregame prayer does not violate First Amendment
A federal appeals court ruled that the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) did not violate First Amendment rights when it blocked a Tampa Christian school’s request to broadcast a pregame prayer over the loudspeaker at a 2015 football championship. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling, finding that announcements over… -
CNN host, panelist react after ‘beeper’ line leads to network ban
CNN banned conservative political consultant Ryan Girdusky from its network on Monday, Oct. 28, after a live segment on “Newsnight with Abby Phillip.” Now the host of the show and the commentator are speaking out. During the segment, panelists were discussing the rhetoric used at former President Donald Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden… -
Harris campaign’s gun-free Fortnite map sees less than 400 players
In a move to engage younger voters, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign released its custom map, “Freedom Town, USA,” on the popular game “Fortnite” this week. Unlike most Fortnite maps, Freedom Town has no guns—a design decision that has garnered both praise and criticism on social media. Harris’ campaign created Freedom Town to connect with the… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces two new accusations of sexual assault of minors
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing more allegations of sexual abuse against minors. Two new lawsuits were filed on Monday, Oct. 28. One of them claims that the hip-hop star drugged and sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005. The other lawsuit accuses Combs of a similar assault… -
USA Today, Gannett papers won’t endorse 2024 presidential candidate
In a move marking a shift in the media’s approach to election coverage, Gannett’s USA TODAY Network announced it won’t endorse any presidential or national candidates for the 2024 election. USA TODAY and over 200 other Gannett-owned publications will instead focus on local issues, though editors at these local outlets can endorse state and local…
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