Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier for Boeing, has decided to put 700 of its employees on temporary leave. This comes as a result of the ongoing strike by machinists at Boeing, which has now lasted for six weeks. The strike started on September 13 when over 32,000 Boeing workers rejected a tentati
Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has finally said goodbye to plastic air pillows in its packages. After years of pressure from environmental groups, the company announced last week that it's ditching plastic in favor of paper-based padding that's easier to recycle. This is a big deal bec
Google Maps is making a small change to how it shows weather information. Instead of having the weather widget appear on the map layer, it's moving it to a new section called "Latest in the area." This section slides up from the bottom of the Android app. The weather info will now be in the top-righ
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, recently gave the boot to over 20 employees in Los Angeles. Why? They were caught red-handed using food credits meant for meals to buy stuff like toothpaste and wine glasses. These credits were supposed to be used for food delivery services like Uber
Imagine a young man, a Red Sox fan, standing waist-deep in the Charles River. This isn't just any day—it's October 30, 2004. Three days earlier, the Red Sox had won the World Series, their first in 86 years. This photo, taken by Stan Grossfeld, shows a moment of pure joy and relief. Everyone in New
Georgia kicked off early voting with a bang, shattering records set in the 2020 election. By 2 p.m. on the first day, over 187,000 votes were cast, surpassing the 136,000 votes from the same day four years ago. The secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, predicted a strong turnout. The Peach State i
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker, gave Texas Sen. Ted Cruz a run for his money during their Senate race debate on Tuesday. Allred wasn't afraid to use some sharp one-liners, labeling Cruz's podcast as "entertainment disguised as news" and his focus on trans issues as a distracti
This winter, there's a good chance that La Niña will have an impact on the U.S. weather. This weather pattern usually brings warmer and drier conditions to the southern states, while the northern regions experience more rain and cooler temperatures. The National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance
Ever wondered what it’s like to fly on a plane that’s faster than sound? Let's take a look at the Concorde, a supersonic jet that was a favorite among celebrities and royals before it was discontinued. The Concorde, a product of British and French collaboration, first took to the skies in 1976. Its
True Value, a long-standing name in the home improvement world, has recently taken a significant step. The company, based in Chicago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to a sale. But here’s the twist: they’re not going down alone. They’ve partnered with Do It Best, another big player in
