Tesla Sued by California Counties Over Hazardous Waste
Jan. 31 By Clark Mindock (Reuters) – A group of 25 California counties have sued Elon Musk’s Tesla, claiming the electric vehicle maker mishandled hazardous waste at its facilities across the state. The lawsuit from Los Angeles, Alameda, San Joaquin, San Francisco and other counties…
Elections 2024: It’s time to sort out internal problems
Jan. 29 By Julia O`Malley (North News) – In 2024, Americans will need to make another difficult choice about the president who, over the next four years, will be the bulwark of the fight for democratic values. At the same time, the recent election campaign…
Musk’s SpaceX Sued for Negligence in Accident That Led to Worker’s Coma
Jan. 27 By Marisa Taylor and Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s SpaceX is facing a negligence lawsuit brought by the wife of a worker whose skull was fractured during a 2022 rocket engine malfunction. The Jan. 18, 2022, engine malfunction involving Francisco Cabada…
Small Boeing Suppliers Lament New Turmoil Around 737 Planes
Jan. 26 By Allison Lampert, Valerie Insinna and Abhijith Ganapavaram SEATTLE (Reuters) – Rosemary and Larry Brester have been running Hobart Machined Products since 1978, milling and grinding metal to make aircraft components out of a tiny building behind their home. Hobart is one of…
Florida Lawmakers Vote to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media
Jan. 25 By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – The Florida House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a bill aimed at barring children aged 16 and younger from social media platforms, following similar action in several states to limit online risks to young teenagers. Passed by a…
As Deep Freeze Grips the South, North Carolina Gators Chill Out
Jan. 22 By Rich McKay and Julia Harte (Reuters) – The deep freeze that gripped the U.S. South this weekend forced a band of alligators at a North Carolina wildlife park out of their comfort zone, trapping them under an ice layer with only their…
FAA Steps up Scrutiny of Boeing With Calls for Checks on Another 737 Model
Jan. 21 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended that airlines operating Boeing 737-900ER jets inspect door plugs to ensure that they are properly secured after some operators reported unspecified issues with bolts upon inspections. Regulators have stepped up…
Deadly Winter Weather Keeps Icy Grip Across Much of the US
Jan. 20 By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – Winter storms and biting cold that have gripped much of the United States in recent days with deadly consequences are expected to persist through this weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported on Saturday. Even as frigid temperatures…
US FAA Says First 40 Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Planes Complete
Jan. 17 By David Shepardson and Valerie Insinna WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday that inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets had been completed, a key hurdle to eventually ungrounding the model after a mid-air…
NFL-Buffalo Playoff Opener Postponed Until Monday Due to Winter Storm
Jan. 13 By Frank Pingue in Toronto (Reuters) – The NFL playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and visiting Pittsburgh Steelers has been postponed until Monday due to a winter storm, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Saturday. The game, originally scheduled to kick…