On Wednesday evening, Jon Holden, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), announced that 64% of Boeing machinists had voted to reject the company's latest contract offer. The vote came as a surprise to many, as the strike had already affected production
Have you ever wondered why some astronauts stay in space longer than planned? That's what happened to NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. They launched on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft expecting a quick trip. But technical problems delayed their return. Now, they're stuck on the Interna
Former President Donald Trump is shaking up his campaign strategy, even though his key issues—immigration, inflation, and Israel—seem to be resonating with voters. He's ditching his planned messages to throw personal jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Yesterday, Tru
Thursday, October 24, was a day full of surprises in the stock market. The S&P 500 was trying to bounce back from a losing streak, thanks to lower bond yields. This gave some relief to stocks, which had been suffering from rising yields despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to ease monetary policy.
Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has big plans to turn things around. He wants the company to be leaner and make higher-quality planes. But right now, Boeing is facing a big problem: a strike by thousands of workers. These machinists are upset about their contract and have been picketing outside a B
Boeing is facing a massive $6 billion loss this quarter. Meanwhile, the company is waiting for machinists to vote on a contract that offers big pay raises. The CEO, Kelly Ortberg, who's only been in the job for a few months, wants to fix the company's problems. He says the company needs a culture ch
This morning, there's a lot to unpack! Did you know that McDonald's distanced itself from Trump's drive-through stunt? They're claiming no involvement in his surprise fast-food appearance. On a health note, Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill might reduce heart attack and stroke risks, according to a fresh
Early this morning, Boeing and its union announced a tentative agreement to end a five-week strike that's rocked the company. The International Association of Machinists, which represents 33, 000 striking workers, will vote on the deal on Wednesday. The offer includes a 35% wage increase over four y
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left Florida residents feeling anxious and stressed. These natural disasters have taken a mental health toll on many people. On the bright side, SpaceX successfully landed its rocket booster with its Starship, which is a big deal for the space industry. Meanwhile, B
NASA has chosen SpaceX's Crew Dragon for its crew rotation missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025. Crew Dragon will fly NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov on the Crew-10 mission in February 2025. The
