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NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9
According to preliminary NTSB findings, four key bolts were “missing” when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month.
How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?
California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that’s causing flooding all over the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details.
A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won’t come until April
The new delay puts schools in a difficult bind as colleges can’t determine what financial aid students should get until they receive the government’s FAFSA data.
Boeing declines to give a financial outlook as it focuses on quality and safety
Boeing released its 2023 earnings Wednesday, but the company’s CEO spent most of a call with investors talking about safety and quality. Boeing is facing big questions about quality control after a door plug panel blew off one of its 737 Max 9 jets in midair earlier this month. “We are not issuing financial outlook for 2024 today. Now…
The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free
Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.
JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here’s what you need to know
The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that “our immune systems have not been able to keep up,” an expert says.
Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all US renters, study finds
U.S. homelessness rates hit a record high last year, which housing experts link squarely to a severe housing shortage that has helped drive up prices.
Boeing’s quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory
Concerns over quality control at Boeing’s factory are mounting after this month’s door plug blowout on a 737 Max 9. New revelations from an alleged whistleblower suggest Boeing could be at fault.
Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.