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…
US Airlines Cancel Over 2,000 Flights Due to Massive Winter Storm
Jan. 12 By Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru (Reuters) -Airlines in the United States canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday after a massive winter storm knocked out power and affected businesses in 12 states ahead of a likely brutal freeze over the weekend. A total…
Analysis-Vulcan Rocket’s Debut Brings Long-Awaited Challenge to SpaceX Dominance
Jan. 10 By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Boeing-Lockheed joint venture’s launch of a new Vulcan rocket this week inaugurated a formidable rival to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a milestone long sought by the U.S. government as it seeks to build a list of launch…
Big Tech Rebuffs US Consumer Watchdog Plans to Supervise Digital Wallets
Jan. 8 By Douglas Gillison (Reuters) -A U.S. watchdog’s plan to supervise companies like Apple and Alphabet’s Google that provide digital wallets and payment apps risks stifling innovation and keeping some players out of the market, their lobby group said on Monday. The warnings from…
Vulcan Rocket’s Space Debut Will Be Crucial for Boeing-Lockheed Venture as Sale Talks Loom
Jan. 6 By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A lot is riding on the first launch of the new Vulcan rocket by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin. A successful launch at Cape Canaveral next week would allow ULA to…