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Boeing to plead guilty to fraud after fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing agreed late Sunday, July 7, to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge related to two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max jets. With the guilty plea, Boeing will be labeled a criminal felon, potentially jeopardizing the company’s ability to secure government contracts. As part of the plea agreement with the Department of Justice, Boeing… -
NASA volunteers complete yearlong Mars simulation
Four NASA volunteers concluded a yearlong Mars simulation at Houston’s Johnson Space Center on Saturday, July 6, as part of the agency’s first Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission. Stationed in a 3D-printed, 1,700-square-foot habitat since June 25, 2023, crew members Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones endured conditions similar… -
Top House Democrats call for Biden to step aside in private meeting
President Joe Biden’s first broadcast interview following the debate leaves top House Democrats still seeking a change. And, Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas, bringing dangerous winds and rain along the coast. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 8, 2024. Several House Democrats call for Biden to step aside during… -
UCSC’s next-gen AI model could save energy, transform how world uses tech
Researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz, UC Davis, LuxiTech and Soochow University made significant strides in revolutionizing AI technology by eliminating the need for matrix multiplication (MatMul) in language models. The breakthrough, detailed in the paper “Scalable MatMul-free Language Modeling,” could reduce both environmental impact and operational costs associated with AI systems. “AI… -
RFK Jr. responds to new claims of sexual assault and eating dog
An exclusive Vanity Fair report published on Tuesday, July 2, made several claims against Independent presidential candidate Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. The article outlines allegations of sexual assault on his family babysitter to accusations of sending pictures of nude women to friends and sharing a photo of a barbecued dog carcass. Former Kennedy babysitter Eliza… -
Tractor Supply ends DEI initiatives amid conservative pressure, faces new boycott
Tractor Supply Co. is facing controversy after recent decisions regarding its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives sparked reaction from both ends of the political spectrum. On June 6, conservative commentator Robby Starbuck posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, calling for a boycott and criticizing the company’s DEI programs and environmental advocacy efforts. Since… -
FDA bans additive found in many citrusy drinks
The FDA is revoking a regulation that allowed for a certain additive to be used in food items because it is no longer safe. Brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, is used in dozens of products, mostly sodas. BVO is vegetable oil modified with the chemical bromine to keep citrus flavoring from floating to the top in… -
Judge delays sentencing in Trump’s NY criminal case to September
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal trial has been pushed back to at least September. The judge’s decision came out Tuesday, July 2, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court handed the former president a big win, ruling he has some immunity from being criminally prosecuted on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s sentencing… -
Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate
The White House released President Joe Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4 holiday travelers are expected to break records on the road amid soaring temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate President Joe Biden… -
Economist predicts stocks to fall 30%. Are recession fears back?
In a forecast that has reignited some economic concerns, Peter Berezin, the chief global strategist at BCA Research, anticipates a 30% decline in the S&P 500. Berezin warned of a looming recession possibly as soon as late 2024 or early 2025. Berezin attributes his prediction to a projected slowdown in the labor market that he… -
Forget 4-day workweek, Greece adds 6th workday in face of labor shortages
Companies across the globe are experimenting with the idea of the four-day workweek, but in Greece, the government has implemented a sixth day to the workweek, which started on Monday, July 1. The Greek president said that the aim is to bolster worker productivity at a time when the country is facing a shrinking population… -
Biden admin rolls out proposal to protect workers from excessive heat
As tens of millions of people across the country are under heat advisories, the Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday, July 2, that would require workplaces to address excessive heat. If finalized, it would become the first major safety rule of its kind and protect more than 30 million Americans from injuries related to heat exposure… -
US victims sue Iran, Syria, North Korea over Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 100 U.S. victims and families of victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing Iran, Syria and North Korea. They said the countries provided the terrorist organization the money, weapons and instruction to carry out the deadly attack. The lawsuit, which was filed in a New York court, seeks at least $4 billion…
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