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Former Boeing employee found dead amid whistleblower lawsuit
A former Boeing employee who had raised concerns about the company’s production standards was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. John Barnett, 62, had worked at Boeing for 32 years before retiring in 2017. Authorities responded to a Charleston hotel where Barnett was discovered with… -
President Biden unveils $7.3 trillion budget proposal for FY 2025
President Joe Biden revealed his budget proposal for fiscal year 2025, seeking $7.3 trillion with a focus on domestic priorities such as tax credits for families and increased housing funding. Included in the proposals are plans to restore the expanded Child Tax Credit, strengthen Medicare drug pricing negotiations and establish national paid family leave programs.… -
Fudge stepping down as HUD secretary, Biden praises accomplishments
President Joe Biden announced on Monday, March 11, that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge will be stepping down from her position. Fudge expressed mixed emotions about her departure, citing her dedication to ensuring justice and equality for all Americans. During her tenure, Fudge championed initiatives to remove barriers for homebuyers with student loan… -
NYC proceeds with rule forcing wood-fired pizzerias to cut emissions 75%
New York City officials have quietly approved a new controversial green initiative. The plan requires pizza parlors and matzah bakeries that use decades-old wood- and coal-fired stoves to cut their smoky pollutants by 75%, according to The New York Post. Under Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Environmental Protection announced that the new regulations will… -
Trouble mid-flight: Another Boeing incident amid federal scrutiny
A LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced severe turbulence, injuring at least 50 passengers Monday, March 11. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner managed to land safely at Auckland Airport despite the mid-air drop. LATAM Airlines has characterized the incident as a “technical event” that caused significant movement during the flight. One individual is reported… -
Former President Trump voices concerns over TikTok’s national security risks
Former President Donald Trump voiced concerns about TikTok, labeling it a national security threat. However, Trump — who initially favored banning TikTok — has now reversed his position. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Monday, March 11, Trump reiterated his belief that TikTok poses a national security risk. However, Trump said he opposes Congress… -
Portugal’s political landscape swings right in latest national elections
On March 10, Portugal’s latest national elections have seen the Socialist Party conceding to the center-right Democratic Alliance, marking a move to the right in one of Europe’s traditionally liberal countries. In the lead-up to this, Portuguese voters expressed their demand for solutions to pressing issues, including corruption scandals, a housing crisis, high inflation and… -
US Embassy sounds alarm on ‘extremist’ dangers in Moscow
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued an urgent warning regarding plans by “extremists” to target large gatherings in the city, specifically highlighting concerts and mass events on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, as potential targets. The warning comes amid growing concerns over security in the region. This alert follows an operation by Russia’s… -
Fake Russian news sites spread disinformation to Americans
Several news websites, masquerading under names that imply they are American local news outlets, have recently surfaced. However, the sites are creations of Russian origin designed to disseminate Russian propaganda alongside genuine news stories, according to The New York Times. The websites bear names such as “D.C. Weekly,” “New York News Daily,” “Chicago Chronicle” and… -
5 killed by aid drop amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
In Gaza, five individuals reportedly lost their lives and 10 others sustained injuries during a humanitarian aid airdrop incident on Friday, March 8. The malfunction of at least one parachute caused the event, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time in the Al-Shati refugee camp. Among the casualties were two boys, with the injured individuals… -
Backlash after TikTok directs users to call Congress to oppose app security bill
A campaign by TikTok that is urging users to contact their representatives in Congress appears to have backfired amid a new push in Washington that could impact the app and potential lead to its ban. Lawmakers are targeting TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, with members of the House advancing a bill that would compel ByteDance to… -
Is US arms pipeline to Israel being kept under wraps? Lawmakers want answers
Amid the debate over the U.S. military aid to Ukraine, officials have disclosed a more covert operation funneling arms to its Middle East ally, Israel. The United States has significantly bolstered its military support for Israel, delivering at least 23,000 precision-guided munitions among other weaponry through more than 100 separate transfers, according to The Wall… -
Investigators give insight into possible causes of Surfside condo collapse
New developments emerged Thursday, March 7, in the investigation into the collapse of the Surfside condo in Miami, Florida, that killed 98 people in June 2021. Engineers examining the event unveiled segments of video footage during a meeting, shedding light on the sequence of events leading up to the collapse. Investigators disclosed they are still…
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Trump grants 30-day reprieve on auto tariffs, trade war escalates
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