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Oakland police adding increased presence throughout the city

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – Residents in Oakland will notice more police on patrol starting Saturday. It’s part of the police department’s summer safety plan to crack down on crime. The Summer Safety Plan in Oakland aims to implement crime prevention techniques to address violent crime two weeks after the city experienced a mass shooting during […]

A new Boeing whistleblower says he saw holes being drilled incorrectly on 787 planes, adding to the chorus of people speaking up against the company

Another whistleblower has come forward with complaints of Boeing’s safety lapses. Richard Cuevas said that he saw holes drilled improperly, which could lead to “catastrophe.” The airplane mechanic said he was fired from his job shortly after raising concerns. Another Boeing whistleblower has come forward, saying that he witnessed 787 Dreamliner planes being built in […]

EU to Slam France on Budget Deficit, Adding to Macron’s Woes

(Bloomberg) — The European Union is set to admonish France for breaking the bloc’s deficit and debt rules, triggering a process that can lead to onerous fines and complicating campaign priorities less than two weeks before voting starts in legislative elections. Most Read from Bloomberg The EU rules include strict measures for nations with debt […]

Walmart opposes adding panic buttons to stores

By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Reuters) – Retail giant Walmart says it is against putting panic buttons in stores – an item shoppers in New York may soon find on shelves. On Friday, the New York State Senate passed legislation requiring most big retail chains, including Walmart, to put panic buttons in easy-to-access locations in […]

Iowa farmers offset losses by adding wind turbines to land

2024 is not expected to be a good year for farms, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasting a 25% downturn in profits. But some farmers in Iowa have planted something new in the ground to offset their losses: wind turbines. Evie Haupt, 75, has three of them working the land year-round on her 160-acre […]

Saudi Flyadeal looks at adding Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets

By Lisa Barrington and Tim Hepher DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi budget airline flyadeal is studying a possible order for between 10 and 20 wide-body jets to carry more passengers, and could make a decision by the end of the year. The low-cost subsidiary of state carrier Saudia is in the early stages of comparing the […]