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Before Part Of An Alaska Airlines Plane Blew Off, Boeing Had Removed And Adjusted...

Before the plane took its first flight, Boeing had removed and reinstalled the part that blew off of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 5, according to reports from the New York Times and the Seattle Times, both citing a person familiar with the matter.

Black Professionals Break Barriers With Black Hair

Three Black professionals share their stories about wearing their natural hair in their careers.

Boeing’s Stock Tumbles After Report Warns Investigation Will Open ‘A Whole New Can Of...

As if Boeing needed any more bad news, a scathing report from Wall Street on Tuesday cast doubt on Boeing’s ability to pass a new federal safety audit, sending its stock sinking sharply.

Washington State Wants To Block The Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Washington state is suing to block the proposed $25 billion merger between supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, warning that if approved it could raise prices and harm consumers.

Lawmakers Unveil Longshot $78 Billion Deal To Expand Child Tax Credit And Restore Business...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers released a roughly $78 billion tax package Tuesday that would enhance the child tax credit and restore several business tax breaks, as well as boost funding for affordable housing and disaster relief. However, the deal faces many hurdles to passage.

Word In Black, Groundbreaking Collaborative With 10 Legendary Black Publishers, Incorporates As Public Benefit...

The long-anticipated day has finally arrived for 10 of the nation’s most trusted and innovative Black publishers, who have worked hard over the past three years to grow Word In Black into a national news site focused on solutions to racial inequities in America.

A Terrifying 10 Minute Flight Adds To Years Of Boeing’s Quality Control Problems

Boeing used to have a reputation for unmatched safety and quality in its commercial jets. No longer. The terrifying accident aboard a 10-week-old 737 Max 9 flight Friday night is only the latest in what has been a long line of safety and quality control questions about Boeing aircraft.

Southwest Hit By Record $140 Million Fine For Holiday Service Meltdown In 2022

The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year’s historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers.

FTC Urges US Appeals Court To Unwind Microsoft-Activision Merger

Microsoft’s battle to defend its acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard is not yet over. The US government told a federal appeals court Wednesday that Microsoft’s recent purchase of Activision should not have been cleared by a lower-court judge.

Shoplifting Sting In North Portland Leads To 11 Arrests

A recent shoplifting sting operation in North Portland, has resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals. The operation, conducted by local law enforcement agencies, aimed to crack down on the increasing incidents of shoplifting that have been plaguing businesses in the area.

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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers

A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.