Boeing whistleblower who warned of aircraft safety flaws is found dead

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  24 Comments  •  12 Likes  •  2 years ago

“A former quality inspector at Boeing who filed a whistleblower complaint over aircraft safety flaws has been found dead.”

Teens, with mixed feelings about their own phones, say their parents need to log off

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 years ago

“Nearly three-quarters of teens surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they feel happy or peaceful when they don't have their smartphones — but...”

'Oppenheimer' dominates with 7 Oscars, including best picture; Christopher Nolan wins best director

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 years ago

“"Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's portrait of the father of the atomic bomb, won best picture Sunday at the 96th Academy Awards.”

Justice Department investigating door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines flight, report says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 years ago

“The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 Max 9 flight,...”

U.S. warns of imminent Moscow attack by 'extremists,' urges citizens to avoid crowds

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 years ago

“U.S. citizens in Moscow have been told to avoid large gatherings on Friday and Saturday because of fears of an imminent terrorist attack in the...”

Another Boeing Max mishap: NTSB probes 'stuck' rudder pedals on United Airlines flight to New Jersey

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  2 years ago

“An investigation is underway into a Boeing-manufactured United Airlines plane that experienced "stuck" rudder pedals during a landing rollout last...”

Microplastics in plaque lining major blood vessel linked to heart attack risk, study suggests

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

“People with microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque lining a major blood vessel in their neck may have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or...”

Satellite images show devastation of Texas wildfires

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Satellite images released Monday show the devastation wrought by a series of wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, including that of the largest...”

How hospitals are fighting to keep their former doctors from seeing patients

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 years ago

“Doctors are pushing back against the growing use of noncompete agreements in medicine, a practice they say is putting patient care in jeopardy.”

Pa. train derailment leaves cars on riverbank and in water; no injuries or hazardous materials reported

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Norfolk Southern confirmed that there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Lower Saucon Township, PA, Saturday morning.”