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Seattle, WA

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Kelly Ortberg has chosen to be based in Seattle, Boeing's manufacturing hub and historic home, The Seattle Times and Reuters reported.

Boeing's new CEO already seems to have given a major indication of where his priorities lie

Renton, WA

Boeing's new CEO, Robert "Kelly" Ortberg, takes the reins of the aerospace giant on Thursday. The 64-year-old aerospace veteran previously headed supplier Rockwell Collins. Ortberg inherits a company mired in safety and manufacturing crisis. 's new CEO on Thursday with a singular mission: restoring the reputation of a U.S. manufacturing...

Boeing's new outsider CEO Ortberg takes the helm, this time from the factory floor

The Associated Press

A new chief executive took over at Boeing on Thursday, and he began by walking the floor of the factory near Seattle that has become the heart of the aerospace giant’s troubles. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg takes the helm of a money-losing company that has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud, is struggling fix its aircraft-manufacturing process, and can’t bring two astronauts home from the International Space Station because of flaws in a spacecraft it built for NASA. “I’m excited to dig in!” Ortberg told employees on his first day in the job. Boeing announced Ortberg’s selection just over a week ago, on the same day that it posted another huge loss: more than $1.4 billion in the second quarter, which was marked by a steep drop in deliveries of new airline planes, including the 737 Max.

Boeing's new CEO visits factory that makes the 737 Max, including jet that lost door plug in flight

Ridley Township, PA

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The redesigned Chinook helicopter is completed at Ridley Boeing, with many more slated to be built. The first updated Chinook helicopter rolled off the assembly line in April at the Boeing Ridley plant, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily ‘Times. The event was marked with great fanfare, with Boeing...

Newly-Designed Chinook Rolls Off Boeing Ridley Assembly Line; Many More to Come

Portland, OR

Workers on the Boeing 737 Max that lost a door plug on a January flight told federal safety investigators that they felt pressure to do their jobs too fast to avoid mistakes, according to testimony released Tuesday at the start of a two-day investigative hearing.

‘Cockroaches of the factory’: Workers paint a picture of chaos and dysfunction at Boeing

Business Times

Costco Wholesale is introducing a new system to ensure only valid members gain entry to its warehouses. Traditionally, customers have shown their membership cards to an employee at the entrance, but Costco has observed a growing trend of non-members using someone else's card to shop. To address this issue, the retail giant will be rolling out membership scanning devices at the entrance of its stores in the coming months.

Costco Implements Membership Scanners to Combat Card Sharing

Los Angeles, CA

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck southern California near Bakersfield on Tuesday night, shaking a broad swath of the region and prompting the Los Angeles Fire Department to activate its "earthquake mode." The tremor, which occurred around 9 p.m. PDT, originated at a depth of six miles, approximately 19 miles south of Bakersfield and 89 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Southern California, Prompting Earthquake Mode in Los Angeles

Germany's Rossmann, one of Europe's largest drugstore chains, has announced it will cease purchasing Tesla vehicles for its fleet due to the political views expressed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. This decision underscores growing concerns about the alignment between corporate values and executive actions, particularly in the context of Musk's vocal support for former President Donald Trump and his controversial social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

German Retail Giant Rossmann Cuts Ties with Tesla Over Musk's Politics

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

In June, the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a US$115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement for future helicopters. Including the new order, the Army has contracted a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft. “Whether...

Boeing secures contract for two MH-47G Block II Chinooks

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered one new Boeing 787-10 to Korean Air. This aircraft is the first of ten 787-10s confirmed for delivery to the Korean flag carrier from ALC's orderbook with Boeing. “ALC is thrilled to announce the delivery of the first of ten new Boeing 787-10 aircraft...

Korean Air takes delivery of first of ten Boeing 787-10s

After a door plug blew out on a Boeing 737 Max 9 this January, the National Transportation Safety Board sprung into action trying to get to the bottom of what happened and why. That inquiry is continuing this week with a series of hearings designed to more fully understand. Suggested...

Boeing says 737 Max 9 door plugs will now be harder to lose

Former President Donald Trump suggests President Joe Biden might attempt to reclaim the Democratic nomination from Kamala Harris at the upcoming DNC.

'Crooked' Joe Biden May Attempt 'Taking Back Nomination' From Kamala Harris At DNC, Donald Trump Claims

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

CVS Health Corporation (CVS) has once again revised its profit outlook for 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter the healthcare giant has had to lower its forecast. The company attributed the latest downgrade to escalating medical costs, which have been squeezing its insurance business. In a related move, Aetna President Brian Kane, the top executive of the CVS-owned insurance unit, will leave the company immediately, with CEO Karen Lynch taking over his responsibilities.

CVS Health Cuts Profit Outlook Amid Rising Medical Costs and Leadership Changes

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Illinois State

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

RIAT 2024 — Following a price dispute that dragged out negotiations, the US Air Force has reached a deal with Boeing to produce rapid prototypes of the E-7 Wedgetail, according to service Secretary Frank Kendall. The Air Force intends to definitize final terms for the contract in August, Kendall...

Air Force strikes deal with Boeing for E-7 Wedgetail

Defense News

"That is a recipe for failure," Boeing Defense, Space and Security president Ted Colbert told reporters at the Farnborough Air Show.

Boeing says it will shun fixed-price contracts for drone wingmen

New Jersey State

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Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued Findings of Probable Cause against six property management companies and owners in various counties for failing to comply with requests for emotional support animals. These actions stem from alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Housing Discrimination Against Emotional Support Animals Targeted

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Boeing's New CEO Ortberg Takes Helm Amid Mounting Challenges

Boeing's new CEO, Robert \"Kelly\" Ortberg, officially took the reins on Thursday, embarking on...

Boeing's new CEO, Robert "Kelly" Ortberg, officially took the reins on Thursday, embarking on...

Boeing's New CEO Ortberg Takes Helm Amid Mounting Challenges

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