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Today’s key stories focus on Boeing’s new CEO and what needs to be done. Editorials in the pacific northwest talk about Boeing returning home and restoring faith in the company. Other stories focus on the challenges facing Kelly Ortberg as new CEO, in particular the legal requirement for monitoring Boeing’s compliance, as well as one regarding the daunting task in changing Boeing’s safety culture.

The Daily Boeing: key stories for 5 August 2024

Defense News

Boeing's current PAC-3 Missile seeker production pace is slated to break its previous production records by roughly 20% by the end of the year.

Boeing on track to break PAC-3 Missile seeker annual production record

Boeing's plagued Starliner is still stranded at the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the station two months ago today, still don't have an official return date as the space agency is evaluating its options. And as Ars Technica reports, even having the...

It Turns Out Boeing's Derelict Starliner Is Unable to Fly Without a Crew on Board

Fortune

The EV leader earlier denied news reports that he would pump $45 million a month into Trump’s campaign

Elon Musk says a Trump presidency ‘would be devastating’ to Tesla’s competitors

California State

Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and DoorDash scored a major victory in a recent ruling from California's top state court upholding Proposition 22 and the classification of drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Gig economy companies, as well as drivers who prefer contractor status, think they now have nationwide momentum to...

Uber, Lyft and the gig economy think they've found a way to win the national labor war

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Silicon Valley seemed to widely oppose his candidacy. Fast-forward to 2024, and elites in the region are publicly backing him in droves — but why? According to Mark Cuban, it’s all about cryptocurrency. Suggested Reading. “It’s a bitcoin play,”...

Mark Cuban says Silicon Valley is backing Trump because he would make their Bitcoin worth more

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Foodie in Chicago

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

Jessica Jackson was afraid of heights when she first started her job as a wind turbine service technician — now, she spends most of her days working 300 feet in the air. Jackson, 37, is a technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year.

37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in one of the most in-demand jobs in the world—and it doesn't require a degree: 'I love what I do'

Minnesota State

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, according to his most recent financial disclosure. Walz's modest financial profile stands in stark contrast to that of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who is a billionaire several times over, and to Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio.

Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows

MarketRealist

Nicholas Puech, who owned a 5.7% stake in the luxury brand, has claimed he has nothing left in bank.

Hermès heir promised to leave $13 billion fortune to his gardener. Now, the money is gone

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John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

In an upcoming book about Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, a reporter is set to air some of the billionaire philanthropist's dirty laundry — including more of his alleged issues with young women in the workplace. As the Daily Mail details per its read of the book penned by New...

Microsoft Reportedly Had to Ban Bill Gates From Being Alone With Interns

Florida State

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

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Internal politics get heated at Angel City FC, Tubi CEO Anjali Sud on her rapid rise to the C-suite, and the woman who leads the Secret Service is now in the hot seat. Have a thoughtful Monday. – At your service. Before this weekend, did you...

The woman who runs the Secret Service is a former PepsiCo exec who now must answer for the Trump assassination attempt

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

The tech sector is a dynamic and influential part of the stock market. It encompasses companies that create and sell technology products or services. This includes software developers, hardware manufacturers, social media platforms, and many others. Tech stocks represent ownership in these innovative companies. They often attract investors due to their potential for rapid growth and market disruption.

2 Tech Stocks For Your August 2024 Watchlist

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?

Tom Rogers, Oorbit Gaming executive chairman and former NBC Cable president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Disney & Warner Bros. Discovery's quarterly earnings results, future of streaming, and more.

Tom Rogers on Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery: Two very different outcomes based on earnings

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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

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...

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...

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

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