Boeing has come under fire for failing to provide U.S. regulators with the names of its employees on the 737 MAX door team. This issue was brought to light during a Senate hearing where criticism was directed towards the aircraft manufacturer for not cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board’s ongoing investigation into an Alaska
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The recent passing of a spending bill by the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers. The bill, which funds a broad range of federal programs through the fiscal year, has faced opposition from within the Republican party itself. This article aims to provide a critical analysis of the key
President Joe Biden has proposed increasing the number of prescription drugs that the federal Medicare program can negotiate prices for each year. Currently, the target is set at 20 medicines, but Biden is pushing for at least 50 drugs to be included in these negotiations annually. This move is part of his broader health-care policy
The winter box office is seeing a resurgence this weekend with the release of Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4. The film is expected to have the franchise’s second highest domestic opening, surpassing $50M at 3,900 theaters. This will mark a significant milestone for the animated series, with the original movie in 2008 holding the
OpenAI has recently addressed Elon Musk’s allegations that the company has veered away from its original goal of developing artificial intelligence for the betterment of humanity, rather than for profit. In a blog post, OpenAI stated its intentions to dismiss all of Musk’s claims and defend its position. The startup contradicted Musk’s lawsuit, which accused
Australia’s economy experienced slow growth in the December quarter as household incomes were squeezed, resulting in a halt in consumer spending. This slowdown has reinforced speculations in the market that the next move in interest rates will be a decrease. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted that high borrowing costs have effectively curbed demand, leading to a
The Broadway revival of An Enemy of the People, directed by Sam Gold and starring Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, has had a fantastic start, grossing over $1M in its first week of previews. The production played to stand-room-only crowds at Circle in the Square, filling 103.16% of seating capacity. Opening night is set for
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mounting pressure as his polling numbers continue to decline due to rising cost-of-living pressures. Economists have stressed the importance of reining in government spending in order to bring down interest rates quickly and alleviate these economic challenges faced by Canadians. The government’s direct program expenses were expected to
Monzo, a leading digital bank in the UK, recently secured a substantial investment of $430 million to reignite its expansion plans in the United States. This boost in funding, spearheaded by CapitalG, the venture arm of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, signifies a strategic move by Monzo to revive its presence in the American market. The
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced a new rule that would limit the late fees that banks can charge their customers to $8 per incident. This change is expected to save more than 45 million card users an average of $220 annually, significantly reducing the financial burden on many Americans. The decision to implement