Wichita, KS

Boeing agreed to buy Spirit AeroSystems, one of its major suppliers and manufacturing partners, as part of its plan to overhaul the aircraft maker’s badly damaged safety reputation.

Boeing agrees to buy Spirit AeroSystems as part of plan to shore up safety

CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Squawk Box' to report on BlackRock as the New York-based company announced its plan to acquire private capital database provider Preqin for $3.22 billion.

BlackRock announces $3.22 billion acquisition of Preqin

The Hill

Boeing said Monday that it plans to purchase Spirit AeroSystems in a $4.7 billion all-stock deal decades after it spun off the supplier. The planemaker has for years outsourced parts of its production process to the Spirit. But as Boeing seeks to rehabilitate its safety and quality record after the door plug of a Boeing…

Boeing acquiring supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7B

Business Insider

Airbus said it would also receive $559 million in compensation from Spirit AeroSystems. Boeing is buying the bulk of the business.

Airbus agrees to pay $1 for Spirit AeroSystems assets in deal sparked by Boeing 737 Max blowout

Claudia Chee, 32, has a love for all things Costco. She's furnishing her new apartment with items from the store. She created the Instagram account @CostcoClaudia, where she models clothing and shares her experiences. She earns about $7,000 a month as an influencer, as well as around $5,000 a month from her job as a piano teacher.

I bought all my furniture at Costco for $5,000: Take a look inside

A current Boeing employee claims that the company tried to shield broken or out-of-specification 737 Max plane parts from regulators and lost track of them, according to a Senate subcommittee investigation made public Tuesday. This latest whistleblower came forward hours before Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifies on Capitol Hill amid growing questions over the safety of Boeing’s aircraft. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal chairs the subcommittee holding the hearing and joins Sara Sidner to discuss. 

New Boeing whistleblower shared ‘chilling’ account of retaliation, senator says

Fremont, CA

At 32, after 12 years of living rent-free with my parents in the San Francisco Bay area, I was ready to move into my own place. I had saved $400,000 and had the flexibility to make the leap, but whether it was uncertain streams of income, wanderlust and mostly, the financial benefits of staying put, something had been holding me back. Until November 2023, when I visited a friend at their Fremont, California, apartment complex.

33-year-old pays $2,146/month for 556-square-foot studio in California furnished 'almost entirely with Costco': Take a look inside

Despite the reputation dating apps have of not facilitating long term relationships, most users say a romantic partnership is the goal when using apps like Tinder or Hinge. More than half of men, 53%, say they want a relationship, according to a 2024 Tinder report. A whopping 68% of women say the same. However, almost all users surveyed — 91% of men and 94% of women — said dating is difficult.

93% of singles want to be in a successful relationship but say dating is hard, recent survey shows: 4 behaviors that raise ‘red flags’

The Independent

Parts used in recently manufactured Boeing and Airbus jets have been left peppered with small holes after components were sold under the false pretence they were made from titanium.The affected parts, which were supposed to be made of the strong and corrosion-resistant metal, were sold with allegedly counterfeit documents claiming to verify the material’s authenticity.An investigation has been launched by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Spirit AeroSystems – which supplies wings to Airbus and fuselage for Boeing.It comes after an unnamed parts supplier uncovered small holes in the material from corrosion, The New York Times reported.The FAA is...

Scary skies: ‘Small holes’ lead to startling discovery of counterfeit titanium on Boeing and Airbus jets

The US Sun

AEROSPACE experts have created a spooky unmanned stealth drone dubbed Wingman for wartime spy missions. Supported by AI, the Wingman will take on dangerous tasks including blowing up enemy targets with guided missiles. Airbus has unveiled its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. The Wingman’s...

Airbus unveils ghostly unmanned stealth drone named ‘Wingman’ for spy missions and blasting targets with guided missiles

New York City, NY

The New York borough of Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the U.S. — and the cost of living in the No. 2 place isn't even close. The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. Manhattan is 24% more expensive than Honolulu and 30% more expensive than San Jose.

The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average

Chris Watling, global economist and chief market strategist at Longview Economics, discusses the market implications of the French parliamentary election result.

French far-right's ability to enact reforms will be limited even if they gain power, economist says

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Trenton, NJ

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan approved Rite Aid's bankruptcy plan at a court hearing in Trenton, New Jersey, saying that the restructuring had saved the company from having to shut down and liquidate operations. Rite Aid used its bankruptcy to close hundreds of stores, sell its pharmacy benefit company Elixir,...

Rite Aid bankruptcy plan approved, cutting $2 billion in debt

Peter Toogood, CIO at Embark Group, says the outcome of the French parliamentary elections are unlikely to change the financial and economic picture as the country continues to overspend.

French assets 'very cheap' compared to U.S. peers, analyst says

USDA loans allow eligible homebuyers to get zero-down-payment mortgages in rural areas. Because they're backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these loans have lower rates and more flexible credit requirements than conventional mortgages. They also don't require private mortgage insurance, which can add more than 2% to your loan annually.

What is a USDA loan and am I eligible?

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the fallout from the first presidential debate, the state of the presidential race, and more.

Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton on state of the presidential race

Laredo, TX

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Kristy Tallman

LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge intercepted marijuana with a street value exceeding $5.1 million over the weekend.

Massive $5.1 Million Marijuana Seizure at World Trade Bridge: CBP Strikes Big!

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Goodyear, AZ

When Americans think about where to retire, they're pretty likely to think about Florida and a June GOBankingRates study of the fastest-growing retirement hot spots around the U.S. shows just that. Four of the top 10 retirement hot spots ranked in the study are in Florida. The Sunshine State also...

Goodyear, Arizona to Fort Myers, Florida: 10 fastest-growing retirement hot spots in America, according to a new study

At least two major airlines have warned pilots that if a bird hits one of the engines on a Boeing 737 Max, the passenger cabin could become filled with smoke.

Pilots warned smoke could penetrate cabin if Boeing 737 Max planes have a bird strike

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Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems in $4.7 billion deal

CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk Box' to...

Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems in $4.7 billion deal

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