Three Russians parachute from stratosphere to North Pole: Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to the North Pole last ...
reuters.com/world/europe/three-russians-parachute-stratosphere-north-pole-2024-04-19/
Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/ambler-road-alaska-interior.html
American Airlines Pilots Union Warns of ‘Significant Spike’ in Safety, Maintenance Issues
time.com/6968013/american-airlines-pilots-union-significant-spike-safety-issues/
BP Focuses on Familiar Turf in Gulf of Mexico as Rivals Push New Oil Frontiers: For a company that made its name with frontier oil discoveries from Iran to ...
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Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
The Way Airlines Charge for Bags Is Becoming More Complex and Expensive: Baggage fees are rising or changing at many airlines, and travelers who hyperfocus on ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/airline-baggage-fees-climbing-d7c80874
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/
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
Shark species that may be world’s ‘largest predatory fish’ is a rare sight, NOAA says
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287791985.html
Oil and gas drilling blocked in Alaska wilds as Biden seeks green credentials | kuwaittimes
kuwaittimes.com/article/13366/business/oil-and-gas-drilling-blocked-in-alaska-wilds-as-biden-seeks-green-credentials/
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
Boeing Weathers Whistleblower Testimony as Airlines Tally Costs: A day of Congressional hearings will keep the plane maker in the spotlight over safety practices ...
inc.com/associated-press/boeing-weathers-whistleblower-testimony-as-airlinestally-costs.html
Southwest Airlines makes a major onboard safety change: The airline has followed United and Alaska Airlines in making the key move.
thestreet.com/travel/southwest-airlines-makes-a-major-onboard-safety-change
6 Potential Settings We’d Love to See for Fallout 5: We'd love for the next Fallout game to let us explore the post-nuclear remains of any of these six locations ...
gamingbolt.com/6-potential-settings-wed-love-to-see-for-fallout-5
Xbox Mastercard is now available to all United States residents: In September 2023, Microsoft announced early access to Xbox Mastercard, a credit card with perks ...
neowin.net/news/xbox-mastercard-is-now-available-to-all-united-states-residents/
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides: Group of bipartisan lawmakers – including those from Alaska, Georgia and Virginia – has been ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-first-major-attempts-to-regulate-ai-face-headwinds-from-all-sides/
Lockheed Beats Northrop for $17 Billion US Interceptor Deal: Lockheed Martin Corp. beat rival Northrop Grumman Corp. in a $17 billion contest to continue ...
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How To Redeem Miles For Qatar Airways Business Class: Want to redeem miles for Qatar Airways' incredible business class product? Here's everything you ...
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Jewel Will Still Save Your Soul: Artifice is out, mental health is in, and Jewel’s been ready for this moment her entire life.
elle.com/culture/music/a60446644/jewel-interview-2024/
A new journey awaits as Never Alone 2 is announced: From Humble Games and E-line Media, rooted in the unique traditions and culture of the Iñupiat people will be ...
thexboxhub.com/a-new-journey-awaits-as-never-alone-2-is-announced/
This Cruise Company Just Became the First Line to Receive International Seafood Certifications
foodandwine.com/holland-america-line-sustainable-seafood-certifications-8628743
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.
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.
David Calhoun, Boeing C.E.O., to Step Down in Management Reshuffle: The company’s chief executive, David Calhoun, said he would leave at the end of the year ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/boeing-ceo-steps-down.html
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
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/
Boeing 737 MAX emergency landing: FBI informs passengers about possible “crime”: On January 5, part of the cabin wall of an Alaska Airlines Boeing plane flew out ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/notlandung-von-boeing-737-max-fbi-informiert-ueber-moegliches-verbrechen-19607558.html
Boston Globe introduces its new meteorologist Ken Mahan: From Alaska to Wisconsin, and now a return to New England. Here's the weather journey that has led me ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/02/metro/boston-globe-meteorologist-ken-mahan/
Quick Glance: Impending Storm Prompts State of Emergency in Kentucky
- Over five million people under tornado warning, especially around Nashville.
- Schools in Tennessee closed early due to impending severe weather.
- Tornado warnings for parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio until 10 p.m.
Cruise market: full speed ahead: Cruising has picked up speed again, ports around the world are reporting record numbers - but there is resistance at some of the ...
faz.net/aktuell/reise/kreuzfahrt-verzeichnet-wieder-rekordzahlen-19618263.html
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With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?
seattletimes.com/business/with-all-the-recent-headlines-about-panels-and-tires-falling-off-planes-is-flying-safe/
As aviation industry becomes butt of jokes, officials stress flying is safe: While Boeing faces serious challenges, there’s no sign incidents are on the rise -- ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/03/24/boeing-united-flying-safety/
Opinion | Biden Is Coming for Your Truck: ‘Historic progress’ on electric cars may turn into a historic rout in swing states.
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Exclusive | Airline CEOs Seek Meeting With Boeing Directors to Address Production Problems
wsj.com/business/airlines/airline-ceos-seek-meeting-with-boeing-directors-to-address-production-problems-cb12e6d4
Boeing Deleted Footage of Work on Alaska Airlines Door That Blew Off 737 MAX: Federal investigators looking into the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX door blowout ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/14/headlines/boeing_deleted_footage_of_work_on_alaska_airlines_door_that_blew_off_737_max
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying: Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/fear-of-flying-aerophobia-guide-0ee2a087
How Much Does an Alaska Cruise Cost in 2024?: There's great prices and deals to be had on Alaska cruises in 2024. But it's good to look at pricing and packages ...
travel.usnews.com/features/how-much-does-an-alaska-cruise-cost
Could the Traditional Pension Plan Make a Comeback?: The great 401(k) experiment of do-it-yourself retirement plans was always a better deal for the financial ...
commondreams.org/opinion/pension-plan-comeback
Justice Dept. opens criminal probe of mid-flight blowout on 737 Max plane: A grand jury has been convened to examine evidence in the Jan. 5 incident ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/03/09/justice-department-investigation-boeing-max-accident/
Planet Fitness assigns staffer to assist transgender client in women's locker room: 'If you are uncomfortable, you can use a stall'
nypost.com/2024/03/22/business/planet-fitness-assigns-staffer-to-assist-transgender-client-in-womens-locker-room/
Quick Glance: Rob Schneider's Viral Message on Planet Fitness
- Rob Schneider has commented on the controversy surrounding Planet Fitness, facing boycotts due to transgender issues.
- Following an incident at a Planet Fitness in Georgia where a man allegedly exposed himself to a 15-year-old, 25-year-old Jakorbie Dixon was arrested.
- Criticism towards Planet Fitness increases due to incidents in women's locker rooms and the controversy surrounding the termination of a customer's membership in Alaska.
- The current outcry reflects a growing divide in the country regarding transgender rights, with Republican governors and statehouses passing laws targeting transgender individuals.
Boeing breakdown plane: Lost fuselage part - Alaska Airlines plane scheduled for inspection on the same day
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/boeing-737-max-9-pannenflieger-von-alaska-airlines-sollte-am-selben-tag-zur-inspektion-a-24ea33cd-da01-47f5-8678-8ce8fd294852
Airlines Are Cutting Flight Schedules as Boeing Delivers Fewer Jets: Southwest and Alaska Air say delays in receiving jets may upend flying plans; United and ...
wsj.com/business/airlines/southwest-airlines-is-reevaluating-2024-guidance-due-to-boeing-challenges-c0d27c62
CNBC Daily Open: Sticky inflation muddies water for Fed : Once again, inflation came in hot for a second straight month.
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/cnbc-daily-open-sticky-inflation-muddies-water-for-fed-.html
Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems: United Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile ...
npr.org/2024/03/12/1237262132/why-flying-safe-united-airlines-boeing
China in the South China Sea and the Arctic: Insights from Liselotte Odgaard.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/china-in-the-south-china-sea-and-the-arctic/
Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
Engine fire: US aviation authority investigates new breakdown at Boeing: A holiday flight operated by US airline Southwest had to cancel takeoff in Mexico ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/us-luftfahrtbehoerde-prueft-erneut-panne-bei-boeing-konzernchef-verzichtet-auf-bonus-19635118.html
Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Travel Outside Your Comfort Zone This Year for Big Adventures: Our travel reporter is going for places that will help her face her fears, big or small ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-09/travel-outside-your-comfort-zone-this-year-for-big-adventures
Delta Airlines is hiking checked-baggage fees 17% following similar moves by United and American
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-03-05/delta-airlines-is-hiking-checked-baggage-fees-17-following-similar-moves-by-united-and-american
Boeing (BA) Aircraft Deliveries Trail Airbus as 737 Max Crisis Slows Factories: Boeing Co.’s aircraft deliveries trailed rival Airbus SE’s last month as the US ...
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Abandoned McDonald's on remote Alaskan island reveals shockingly low prices from 1994
nypost.com/2024/02/27/lifestyle/abandoned-mcdonalds-menu-from-1994-has-shockingly-low-prices/
How scientists are using facial-recognition AI to track humpback whales: After being hunted for decades, humpback whales returned to the Pacific Ocean in big ...
npr.org/2024/02/29/1234718984/humpback-whale-decline-pacific-climate-change
Fisker, Nissan in advanced talks for EV pick-up truck, funding; to assemble Alaska in Nissan US plant
paultan.org/2024/03/04/fisker-nissan-in-advanced-talks-for-ev-pick-up-truck-funding-to-assemble-alaska-in-nissan-us-plant/
Dinosaur study challenges Bergmann's rule: When you throw dinosaurs into the mix, sometimes you find that a rule simply isn't.
phys.org/news/2024-04-dinosaur-bergmann.html
UAAP: Sean Chambers brings Alaska mentality to FEU Tamaraws: MANILA, Philippines — Sean Chambers is looking to bring Alaska’s integrity and his version of ...
sports.inquirer.net/560414/uaap-sean-chambers-brings-alaska-mentality-to-feu-tamaraws
Get Ready for $40 Luggage Fees: American Airlines will now charge $40 to check a bag at the airport for domestic flights or $35 for those who pay in advance ...
wsj.com/business/airlines/american-airlines-bumps-up-baggage-fees-584dea6c
Quick Glance: American Airlines Increases Bag Check Fees
- Checked bag fee increases from $30 to $40 at the airport.
- Online checked bag fee rises to $35.
- Second checked bag fee raised from $40 to $45.
- First fee increase since 2018.
Senator questions why pilots were unaware of 787-9 cockpit door blowout feature: A US Senator has described it as “chilling” that pilots were kept unaware that a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-airlines-door-plug-blowout-cockpit-door
Alaska is gonna try and use a robot to scare wildlife from around an airport: The Aurora Boston Dynamics robot is being trialed as a nonlethal ...
theverge.com/2024/4/2/24118846/boston-dynamics-robot-dog-alaska-fairbanks-airport-wildlife
WSJ News Exclusive | Justice Department Opens Probe, Interviews Crew in Alaska Airlines Blowout
wsj.com/business/airlines/justice-department-opens-probe-interviews-crew-in-alaska-airlines-blowout-d4cdfa6d
Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry's wings: This comes as the global fleet of commercial aircraft is set to balloon a third by 2034 ...
newvision.co.ug/category/world/maintenance-staff-shortage-could-clip-aviatio-NV_184833
OCBC Bank awarded highest-level green data centre certification from Green Climate Initiative
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/03/ocbc-bank-awarded-highest-level-green-data-centre-certification-from-green-climate-initiative
From Orcas to Magaritas: This is what my cruise through Alaska was like: Our author took a cruise through Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park with her husband ...
businessinsider.de/leben/international-panorama/von-orcas-bis-magaritas-so-war-meine-kreuzfahrt-durch-alaska/
"I'll give you the sweet potatoes!"
A woman tried to bribe a hungry moose with groceries outside a Costco in Anchorage, Alaska.
Investors Pony Up as LSD Moves Closer to FDA Approval: The FDA has given MindMed's LSD-based drug breakthrough-therapy status, paving the way for more ...
inc.com/chloe-aiello/first-lsd-based-drug-receives-fda-breakthrough-designation-paving-way-for-new-innovation.html
The secret beach an hour from Bristol that's 'always quiet': Middle Hope Beach is just north of the bustling Weston Beach, but it feels a world away from the ...
bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/secret-beach-hour-bristol-thats-9194351
Alaska Air cut C-suite raises to get COVID relief billions. It made up for that last year
seattletimes.com/business/alaska-air-cut-c-suite-raises-to-get-covid-relief-billions-it-made-up-for-that-last-year/
FBI tells Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max passengers that they might be 'victims of a crime'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/22/fbi-tells-passengers-on-the-alaska-airlines-flight-that-lost-a-panel-they-might-be-crime-victims_6646673_4.html
Food for a small thaler: Abandoned McDonalds surprises with prices from 1994: Adak Island has been losing residents for decades. The local McDonalds closed 30 ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Verlassener-McDonalds-ueberrascht-mit-Preisen-von-1994-article24770563.html
King salmon populations are dying, simultaneously affecting orcas and local Alaskan communities
abcnews.go.com/US/king-salmon-populations-dying-simultaneously-affecting-orcas-local/story
The Alaska Air flight was terrifying. It could have been so much worse: There was a huge bang. A massive hole opened up in the side of the plane ...
cnn.com/2024/02/18/business/alaska-air-boeing-max-flight/
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New Pacific Airways drops scheduled commercial service to focus on charters: US startup carrier New Pacific Airways has dropped scheduled commercial routes less ...
aerotime.aero/articles/new-pacific-airways-drops-scheduled-commercial-service-to-focus-on-charters
Atmospheric River Research Boosts NWS Weather Warning System: Scientists involved in a new study believe their research could help boost predictions and ...
newsweek.com/atmospheric-river-boosts-nws-weather-warning-system-1875119
Why You Won't Find Chipotle In Hawaii Or Alaska: There are thousands of Chipotle locations, but none of them are in Alaska or Hawaii -- and that likely ...
chowhound.com/1541111/why-no-chipotle-restaurants-hawaii-alaska/
Brian Steven Smith found guilty on all counts for the murder of 2 Native Alaska women
abcnews.go.com/US/verdict-reached-double-murder-trial-2-native-alaskan/story
FBI to examine potential spy balloon: report: A group of Alaskan commercial fishermen discovered a possible surveillance balloon that will be delivered to the ...
businessinsider.com/new-balloon-found-fishermen-alaska-fbi-potential-spy-device-report-2024-3
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Please don't look at the sun without solar eclipse glasses: Experts say that proper viewing glasses could be hard to find soon.
axios.com/2024/02/19/solar-eclipse-glasses-safe-2024-april
How To Redeem Alaska Mileage Plan Miles For Best Value: Want to maximize the value of your Alaska Mileage Plan miles? Here's everything you need to know to ...
onemileatatime.com/guides/redeem-alaska-mileage-plan-miles/
Court reporting on a grand scale: The Kurier as Raiffeisen's mouthpiece: The media watchblog Kobuk has analyzed more than 1000 texts of the bourgeois daily ...
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‘Mysterious’ pickle-shaped sea critter that glows is seen on Oregon beach. What is it?
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article285583382.html
Northernmost US city in Alaska: dark 66 days a year - what life is like in Barrow
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/auslandsreport/66-Tage-im-Jahr-dunkel-wie-es-sich-in-Barrow-lebt-article24739666.html
Slog AM: Biden and Trump Rematch, Tanya Woo Runs for City Council Again, File Your Taxes for Free
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/03/13/79425815/slog-am-biden-and-trump-rematch-tanya-woo-runs-for-city-council-again-file-your-taxes-for-free
Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With A Mystery Bonus: Alaska Mileage Plan is offering up to a 60% bonus on purchased miles, which is an opportunity to buy miles ...
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