Boeing has named Robert "Kelly" Ortberg to succeed Dave Calhoun. Ortberg, 64, previously led major aerospace supplier Rockwell Collins and has more than three decades of experience in the industry. Boeing announced in March that Calhoun would step down by year's end. has named Robert "Kelly" Ortberg to replace CEO...

Boeing taps aerospace veteran Ortberg to replace Dave Calhoun as CEO

Boeing's Board of Directors has named Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer. The company announced on Wednesday that his role will go into effect Aug. 8, and he will serve on Boeing's Board of Directors. "The Board conducted a thorough and extensive search...

Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new president, CEO

UnitedHealth Group has abandoned its proposed acquisitions of Stewardship Health Inc. and a related company, following intense scrutiny from the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. This decision comes amidst growing concerns about the potential impact of these transactions on healthcare quality, costs, and working conditions for medical professionals. Assistant Attorney...

UnitedHealth Group Abandons Two Acquisitions Following Antitrust Division Scrutiny

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Airbus is drawing up a turnaround plan for its struggling Space Systems business, industry sources said, without waiting for the outcome of European consolidation talks that include Italy’s Leonardo as well as France’s Thales. Airbus also hopes to complete a separate Space Systems strategy review in the fourth...

Airbus to restructure Space Systems as consolidation talks continue

JULY 25, 2024 – On Chief Master Sgt. Jason Childers’ first official day of his new job, he flew to Korea for U.S. Space Forces Korea’s first-ever change of command ceremony. Only a week later, Childers was front and center for U.S. Space Forces – Indo-Pacific Command’s first-ever change of responsibility ceremony.

New Space Force Enlisted Leader Takes Responsibility

LONDON, July 30, 2024 — Iceotope has announced the retirement of David Craig from the position of CEO effective September 30, 2024. The company will be led jointly by Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Nathan Blom and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Simon Jesenko until the appointment of David’s successor. David will continue to advise the company and provide assistance during the transition period.

Iceotope Announces Retirement of CEO David Craig

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The Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing program, known as NGMM, aims to unlock accessible prototyping for the chips of tomorrow with a new agreement to establish the first-ever national center for advancing U.S.-based microelectronics manufacturing. DARPA will work with the University of Texas at Austin and its existing Texas Institute for Electronics...

DARPA Establishing National Center for Advancing U.S.-Based Microelectronics Manufacturing

Before swapping leather jackets at their fireside chat, Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang discussed the future of artificial intelligence — and it’s one where everyone has an AI assistant. Suggested Reading. Zuckerberg announced the wider roll out of Meta’s new platform, AI...

Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang see a future where everyone has an AI assistant

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Editor's Note: Download the audio version below. Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast where I interview young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer. Thank you to our sponsor QAD...

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Microsoft is currently the largest holding in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust portfolio.

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 33% of His $46 Billion Foundation Invested In This Once-In-A-Generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock

Korean aerospace and defense company LIG Nex1 has acquired a majority share in quadrupedal robot developers Ghost Robotics, considered a Boston Dynamics competitor. LIG Nex1 has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Philadelphia-based robotics firm for $240 million, valuing the company at $400 million. The companies plan to combine...

Ghost Robotics Acquired by Korean Defense Firm for $240M

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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A company that’s frequently come up in recent local broadcasting deals is direct-to-consumer streaming firm Kiswe. The New Jersey-based business has long focused on sports and technology, coming onto the scene with a Washington Mystics WNBA deal in 2014, working with a variety of leagues and teams (including the Professional Fighters League and CrossFit Games) Read more...
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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

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China’s artificial intelligence development is being slowed by U.S. trade restrictions on advanced chips — and the gap between the two countries could “expand,” experts said. Suggested Reading. Despite strong demand for Nvidia’s H20 chip, which was designed by the U.S.-based chipmaker to not require an...

The gap between AI development in the U.S. and China could 'expand,' experts say

Honeywell and Odys Aviation, a developer of advanced hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the design of new Ground Control Stations to support the rollout of Odys Aviation’s hybrid VTOL aircraft in the Middle East and Pacific. Under...

Honeywell and Odys Aviation Partner for Uncrewed Aircraft Operations in Oman and the Pacific

Joann Chief Financial Officer Scott Sekella, who oversaw the company’s recent restructuring and bankruptcy, has left. Jeff Dwyer, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal, will be interim CFO until a replacement is found. The crafts retailer also announced a slate of new executives. John Stalcup was promoted to executive...

Joann CFO out amid leadership revamp

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Boeing names aerospace veteran Kelly Ortberg as its next CEO

WASHINGTON — After a lengthy search, Boeing has tapped aerospace industry veteran Robert “Kelly” Ortberg as its next CEO, the company announced Wednesday. Ortberg will start...

Boeing names aerospace veteran Kelly Ortberg as its next CEO

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