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Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Biden administration bars drilling on millions of acres in Alaska: The Biden administration is restricting drilling on millions of acres of government-owned ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4604023-biden-administration-bars-drilling-on-millions-of-acres-in-alaska/
Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration
- The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.
- The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.
- The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.
- Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
Philosophical theories are like good stories: Margaret Macdonald | Aeon Essays: For Margaret Macdonald, philosophical theories are akin to stories ...
aeon.co/essays/philosophical-theories-are-like-good-stories-margaret-macdonald
On lived experience, from the Romantics to identity politics | Aeon Essays: The term is ubiquitous and double-edged. It is both a key source of authentic ...
aeon.co/essays/on-lived-experience-from-the-romantics-to-identity-politics
Tiny, entangled universes that form or fizzle out – a theory of the quantum multiverse | Aeon Videos
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Fire engulfs iconic stock exchange building in Denmark’s Copenhagen: A blaze at Copenhagen’s former stock exchange toppled the historic building’s spire which ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/fire-engulfs-iconic-stock-exchange-building-in-denmarks-copenhagen
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
'Work is good for mental health': Sunak bats off criticism as he seeks to end 'sick note culture'
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/sunak-to-demand-end-to-sick-note-culture-in-speech-on-welfare-reform
Over 30 Nationalities Gather in Alaska to Discuss the Arctic: On April 10th, the largest Arctic policy conference kicks off in North America.
highnorthnews.com/en/over-30-nationalities-gather-alaska-discuss-arctic
Fiction has a special power to give us insight into our flaws: Losing yourself in a book, film or show provides a useful mirror for character – one that is hard ...
psyche.co/ideas/fiction-has-a-special-power-to-give-us-insight-into-our-flaws
Visible mending | Psyche Films: This charming stop-motion animation shows how knitting can help us process pain, embrace imperfection and mend ourselves
psyche.co/films/a-whimsical-ode-to-the-reparative-power-of-knitting-rendered-in-wool
American Airlines Pilots Union Warns of ‘Significant Spike’ in Safety, Maintenance Issues
time.com/6968013/american-airlines-pilots-union-significant-spike-safety-issues/
Want a four-day workweek? 30% of companies are considering it: A new report reveals that 30% of CEOs are exploring schedule shifts to retain employees and ...
simplemost.com/four-day-workweek-30-companies-are-considering-it/
Caribbean nation of Aruba backs itself up to Internet Archive: Aruba's National Archives and National Library are now on Internet Archive.
wired.com/story/internet-archive-backed-up-aruba-caribbean-island/
Gloucester festival celebrates Ukrainian culture: The two-week festival aims to give Ukrainian refugees the opportunity to be proud of their culture.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68808219
Guess what: Boeing can be spelled without G and E: Boeing’s problems are now as big as its 747 jumbo-jet. Years of dubious decisions have eroded much of the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/guess-what-boeing-can-be-spelled-without-g-e-2024-04-17/
Beyoncé and a New Class of ‘Hat Acts’ Are Helping Cowboy Core Ride Again: Cowboy culture is hot right now, thanks to artists as diverse as Beyonce and Tyler ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cowboy-core-fashion-beyonce-1235004621/
Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money: Kate Kaden has been making videos about living below your means for five years ...
businessinsider.com/avoiding-blackout-shopping-saving-money-frugal-living-youtuber-finances-2024-4
My dismal years in psychoanalysis with Melanie Klein’s disciple | Aeon Essays: Going to a child psychoanalyst four times a week for three years was bad enough ...
aeon.co/essays/my-dismal-years-in-psychoanalysis-with-melanie-kleins-disciple
Ancient New Year celebration caps long Eid holidays in Bangladesh: DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshis crowded the streets of Dhaka on Sunday to welcome the Bengali ...
arabnews.com/node/2492921/world
America fell for guns recently, and for reasons you will not guess | Aeon Essays: The US today has extraordinary levels of gun ownership. But to see this as a ...
aeon.co/essays/america-fell-for-guns-recently-and-for-reasons-you-will-not-guess
Will Smith Sure Seems Poised For A Comeback ... But Did He Ever Really Leave?: Maybe the devil tried coming for Smith's career, but did he succeed? Definitely ...
huffpost.com/entry/will-smith-slap-comeback-coachella_n_6622a681e4b0868a1b90f29c
Alaska sues EPA over Pebble copper and gold mine prohibitions: Alaska sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday seeking to overturn an agency ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/alaska-sues-epa-over-pebble-copper-gold-mine-prohibitions-2024-04-11/
Should I have married my husband? Red flag culture would say no: If I’d listened to the relationship experts on social media I wouldn’t have made the best ...
theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/should-i-have-married-my-husband-red-flag-culture-would-say-no-20240418-p5fkq4.html
O. J. Simpson's top moments off the field (and courtroom), from Hertz ads to 'Naked Gun'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/11/o-j-simpsons-dead-pop-culture-moments/73288207007/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Biden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegates: President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead in his party’s nomination for ...
apnews.com/article/democrat-primary-voting-alaska-wyoming-nomination-8605e7ed6b700c62066763eeea9fb14c
When is the next total solar eclipse?: After the action and the emotional wreckage of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, when will we in the United States ...
nypost.com/lifestyle/when-is-the-next-total-solar-eclipse/
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
- The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.
- The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.
- The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.
- An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
Genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee: You might call it a cup of Joe, java, mud, brew, mocha, or your morning jolt ...
reuters.com/science/genome-study-reveals-prehistoric-ethiopian-origins-coffee-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
Lockheed Martin wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln: Lockheed Martin has won a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of interceptors to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/lockheed-martin-wins-us-missile-defense-contract-worth-17-bln
Love looks a bit different for a chain-smoking couple in a small apartment | Aeon Videos
aeon.co/videos/love-looks-a-bit-different-for-a-chain-smoking-couple-in-a-small-apartment
HOAXILLA: The success of the right in social media: Why rights are so successful in social networks
spektrum.de/podcast/der-erfolg-der-rechten-in-den-sozialen-netzwerken/2213083
Shark species that may be world’s ‘largest predatory fish’ is a rare sight, NOAA says
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287791985.html
War or No War, Ukrainians Aren’t Giving Up Their Coffee: Coffee shops and kiosks are everywhere in Ukraine’s capital, their popularity both an act of wartime ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/kyiv-ukraine-coffee-culture.html
Ahead of this year's US presidential polls, Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses: President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection ...
business-standard.com/world-news/biden-wins-wyoming-s-caucuses-become-only-choice-in-alaska-for-democrats-124041300749_1.html
Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for the blowout of a panel during flight
apnews.com/article/boeing-compensation-alaska-airlines-accident-5e969c05ac6e670f1a297fb14eee7ff0
Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
Dwayne Johnson: Woke Culture ‘Really Bugs Me’: Dwayne Johnson is gearing up for a big weekend at WrestleMania 40, but he recently took some time to deride what ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/1644525-dwayne-johnson-woke-culture-really-bugs-me
Quick Glance: Dwayne Johnson Addresses Cancel Culture and Woke Criticism
- Dwayne Johnson comments on his frustrations with 'woke culture.'
- Reflecting on endorsing Joe Biden, Johnson regrets causing division and vows not to endorse political candidates in the future.
- He aims to bring the country together and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself despite potential backlash.
- Johnson criticizes 'cancel culture' and highlights the value of authenticity, even if it may lead to disagreements.
The six priestesses who kept the flame of ancient Rome alight at risk of death | Aeon Videos
aeon.co/videos/the-six-priestesses-who-kept-the-flame-of-ancient-rome-alight-at-risk-of-death
Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says: Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68816693
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
The west is suffering from its own success: Smartphone addiction, culture wars and low birth rates are byproducts of wealth
ft.com/content/74918df2-6911-4087-8add-c11df2811129
“Magic ticket”: Rapper Apache surprises five-year-old Shahil: “Magic Ticket”: Rapper Apache surprises five-year-old Shahil
gn-online.de/grafschaft/magisches-ticket-rapper-apache-ueberrascht-fuenfjaehrigen-shahil-534231.html
Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?: Food for Thought: In an Irish context, let’s see if a straw poll on Instagram can enlighten us
irishtimes.com/food/2024/04/12/is-it-okay-to-ask-for-a-doggy-bag-in-a-restaurant/
US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says
apnews.com/article/us-china-yellen-economics-trade-tariffs-diplomacy-cb17ca4ed180e9b2d30ac5cdc12e1cb0
Quick Glance: US and China Reach Accord on New Talks for 'Balanced' Economic Growth
- The United States and China have agreed to hold 'intensive exchanges on balanced growth', as stated by the US Treasury Department, following two days of discussions between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.
- These planned talks signify the latest advancement in joint efforts to stabilize relations between the world's top two economies since a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November.
- Yellen emphasized that these exchanges will facilitate a discussion on macroeconomic imbalances, including the link to overcapacity, and her intention to advocate for a fair playing field for American workers and companies.
- The US Treasury Secretary cautioned against China's overcapacity risks and highlighted the importance of dialogue to avoid potential conflicts, noting progress in the talks and the structured continuation of discussions as crucial.
Simple entities in universal harmony – Leibniz’s evocative perspective on reality | Aeon Videos
aeon.co/videos/simple-entities-in-universal-harmony-leibnizs-evocative-perspective-on-reality
Censoring offensive language threatens our freedom to think: The modern obsession with textual purity stems from a misapplication of the philosophies of ...
psyche.co/ideas/censoring-offensive-language-threatens-our-freedom-to-think
Reinhold Messner is not a fan of summit crosses: VIENNA: "The summit cross is a late phenomenon and not part of our alpine culture," says mountaineering legend ...
nachrichten.at/sport/mehr_sport/reinhold-messner-ist-kein-fan-von-gipfelkreuzen;art109,3940263
‘Not happy, do not come to work’: China retail tycoon introduces ‘unhappy leave’, sparks online discussion
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3257179/not-happy-do-not-come-work-china-retail-tycoon-introduces-unhappy-leave-sparks-online-discussion
Fears sick people will 'soldier on' at work with pseudoephedrine: Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514250/fears-sick-people-will-soldier-on-at-work-with-pseudoephedrine
Survey on the return to Frisian naming in SH: Soon Frisian naming will be possible again in Schleswig-Holstein. In our survey, we want to know what you think.
shz.de/deutschland-welt/schleswig-holstein/artikel/umfrage-zur-rueckkehr-zur-friesischen-namensgebung-in-sh-46828079
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‘3 Body Problem’: What Social Media Reaction Says About China: The Netflix series showcases one of the country’s most successful works of culture ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/business/3-body-problem-china-reaction.html
ESPN Films Greenlights 30 for 30 Documentary on Trailblazing Broadcaster Stuart Scott
espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/04/espn-films-greenlights-30-for-30-documentary-on-trailblazing-broadcaster-stuart-scott/
The achievement society is burning us out, we need more play: This is about more than a self-help switch – it will take structural changes to reject capitalism’s ...
psyche.co/ideas/the-achievement-society-is-burning-us-out-we-need-more-play
Shakira Says 'Barbie' Sent Wrong Message About Feminism: Shakira says her sons hated "Barbie" and she agrees to a certain extent about the film sending ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/shakira-barbie-wrong-message-feminism-empowering-women-1235956760/
After Shakira Said That Her Young Sons Thought That 'Barbie' Was 'Emasculating,' People Are Begging Parents To 'Raise More Secure Men'
huffpost.com/entry/shakira-sons-barbie-emasculating-men_n_661013b9e4b04fa396147f5d
How a New AI Model Helps Volcanic History Rise from the Ashes: Volcano detectives use artificial intelligence to sleuth out ancient secrets in Alaska.
scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/how-a-new-ai-model-helps-volcanic-history-rise-from-the-ashes/
Shakira’s Sons Thought ‘Barbie’ Was ‘Emasculating,’ and She Kinda Agrees: Shakira offered her mixed feelings on Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/shakira-critique-barbie-sons-emasculating-1234997354/
See Where Future U.S. Eclipses Will be Visible: Just how rare are total solar eclipses, which require a perfect alignment of the sun and moon?
scientificamerican.com/article/see-where-future-u-s-eclipses-will-be-visible/
Between earth & sky | Psyche Films: After a near-fatal fall from a tree, an ecologist studies healing from disturbance in the rainforest canopy and her own life
psyche.co/films/an-ecologist-finds-an-apt-metaphor-for-healing-in-the-rainforests-she-studies
RFK Jr. Seeks Endorsement of Political Party He Once Called a ‘Treasonous Cabal’: Kennedy called the Alaskan Independence Party “anti-American.” Now ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rfk-kennedy-alaskan-independence-party-1235002060/
JoJo Siwa's rebrand shows the challenges child stars face: JoJo Siwa will have to work hard to ride the wave of her child stardom to continue rising through her ...
businessinsider.com/jojo-siwa-rebrand-shows-difficulty-child-stars-grow-up-2024-4
Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
businessinsider.com/citadel-ken-griffin-plans-62-story-office-skyscraper-nyc-2024-4
Some Americans to Receive $1,312 Direct Payment Within Days: Annual checks will be distributed to some permanent residents of Alaska on April 18.
newsweek.com/americans-receive-1312-direct-payment-alaska-1889737
Why Cowboy Carter is Beyoncé’s Most Divisive Album Yet: It’s playful! Experimental! Confident! And kind of weird?
slate.com/podcasts/culture-gabfest/2024/04/why-cowboy-carter-is-beyonces-most-divisive-album-yet
Lionel Shriver pokes fun at woke culture, again: In the controversial writer’s new novel, ‘Mania,’ America is overtaken by an idiocracy.
washingtonpost.com/books/2024/04/07/lionel-shriver-mania-novel-review/
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter highlights the long history of Texas' Black cowboy culture
bbc.com/travel/article/20240404-beyoncs-cowboy-carter-highlights-the-long-history-of-texas-black-cowboy-culture
What (We Think) We Know About Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/podcasts/what-we-think-we-know-about-taylor-swifts-new-album.html
Car Culture Hub With Dozens of Classics Destroyed in Garage Inferno in Ireland: A fire in a garage near Dublin may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of ...
thedrive.com/news/car-culture-hub-with-dozens-of-classics-destroyed-in-garage-inferno-in-ireland
Cornish identity: Does being born in Cornwall make you Cornish?: Is it down to DNA and ancestry or something else entirely? A question on Twitter got this 61 per ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornish-identity-being-born-cornwall-9192519
Passed over as the first Black astronaut, Ed Dwight carved out an impressive second act | Aeon Videos
aeon.co/videos/passed-over-as-the-first-black-astronaut-ed-dwight-carved-out-an-impressive-second-act
How to use ‘possibility thinking’: Have you hit an impasse in your personal or professional life? Answer these questions to open your mind to what’s possible
psyche.co/guides/how-to-use-possibility-thinking-to-solve-problems-creatively
San Diego Travelers View Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Feet on Alaska Airlines Jet
sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2024-04-08/san-diego-travelers-view-eclipse-from-31-000-feet
Payments of $1,312 Being Sent to Some Americans in 2 Days: Residents receive checks courtesy of the Permanent Fund Dividend, which gives money to Alaskans based ...
newsweek.com/alaska-direct-payments-permanent-fund-dividend-1890951
The ‘American Tolstoy’ of TV shows: Culture and entertainment musts from Rogé Karma
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-american-tolstoy-of-tv-shows/677989/
West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore: Federal researchers indicate the gray whale population along the West Coast is ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/west-coast-whale-population-recovers-5-years-after-108717603
Supporting Trump means supporting a culture of violence: The former president is encouraging threats against his enemies—again.
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/supporting-trump-means-supporting-a-culture-of-violence/677941/
'$700 Million in Lost Productivity Due to Eclipse': A Headline That Shouldn't Be a Headline at All
inc.com/nick-hobson/700-million-in-lost-productivity-due-to-eclipse-a-headline-that-shouldnt-be-a-headline-at-all.html
Maggie Rogers’s Journey from Viral Fame to Religious Studies: A Profile of the singer-songwriter before the release of her new album, “Don’t Forget Me ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/15/maggie-rogers-profile
Warner Bros follows up Matrix movie about capitalism annihilating culture in pursuit of profit by announcing a fifth Matrix movie
pcgamer.com/movies-tv/warner-bros-follows-up-matrix-movie-about-capitalism-annihilating-culture-in-pursuit-of-profit-by-announcing-a-fifth-matrix-movie/
My Team Keeps Working Overtime Even Though I Told Them to Stop: And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
inc.com/alison-green/my-team-keeps-working-overtime-even-though-i-told-them-to-stop.html
Detroit sign on I-94 should have included more residents, input from artists | Letters
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/13/i-94-detroit-sign-nfl-draft/73308159007/
Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system: Prime minister to express concern about ‘over-medicalising’ normal worries with ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/19/sunak-to-cite-britains-sicknote-culture-in-bid-to-overhaul-fit-note-system
Alaska Airlines mid-air blowout incident: Boeing pays $160 million in compensation for blowout of panel during flight at 16,000 feet
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-alaska-airlines-mid-air-blowout-incident-boeing-pays-160-million-in-compensation-for-blowout-of-panel-during-flight-at-16000-feet-3447179/
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