REPORT: Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead Days After Submitting Evidence Against Company
A former longtime Boeing employee-turned-whistleblower was found dead Saturday in South Carolina days after appearing in court to testify against Boeing, the BBC reported Monday. John Barnett, 62, was found dead in his truck in Charleston after failing to appear for further legal questioning. Days prior, he attended an initial deposition involving questioning by Boeing’s […]
Tyson Foods pork plant in Iowa to close for good
Check out what’s being clicked on FoxBusiness.com Tyson Foods announced Monday that it will close its pork plant in Iowa, impacting more than 1,000 jobs. Employees at the Perry facility officially learned of the closure plan on Monday, the Des Moines Register reported. The factory reportedly has more than 1,200 employees. “After careful consideration, we […]
Intel Skirts Attempt To Stop China Chip Sales Despite Biden Admin Sanctions: REPORT
Top semiconductor manufacturer Intel has so far managed to continue the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of chips to Chinese telecommunications company Huawei, despite sanctions from the Biden administration restricting sales, Reuters reported Tuesday. Intel’s license, which was granted under the Trump administration, permits it to sell advanced semiconductors for use in Huawei […]
REPORT: Several Taco Bell Locations In Oakland Shut Down Indoor Dining Due To Surging Crime
Several Taco Bell restaurant locations in Oakland, California, shut down their indoor dining options due to surging crime, according to multiple reports published Monday. Indoor seating is no longer available at four of the five Taco Bell establishments across Oakland as the restaurants restrict business to their drive-thru windows, CBS Bay Area reported Monday. The […]
Inflation Remains High As Investors Push Back Rate Cut Expectations
Inflation ticked up year-over-year in February to the ire of investors who have consistently had to push back their expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release on Tuesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of the prices of everyday goods, […]
Oakland Taco Bells shutter indoor dining options in response to rising crime: report
In “The Bottom Line,” Seneca Scott, founder of Neighbors Together Oakland, talks about her efforts to fight back against progressive policies as crime skyrockets in Oakland. The city of Oakland, Calif., can add a restaurant to the growing list of businesses changing the way they do business as crime rises in the city. Some Taco […]
Biden Admin Zeroes In On Gamers In Push To Crush ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’
President Joe Biden’s administration is targeting Americans who play video games in an initiative to eradicate “domestic violent extremism,” according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Video game firms are collaborating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify and eliminate “domestic violent extremism” content that advocates […]
Boeing whistleblower reportedly found dead
Barron’s senior writer Al Root joins Barron’s Roundtable to discuss the latest in Boeing stock and what to expect from the company in 2024. A whistleblower who publicly raised questions about Boeing’s manufacturing standards has reportedly been found dead. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office told the BBC that John Barnett, 62, died of self-inflicted injuries […]
Airbnb Enacts Strict Ban On Indoor Surveillance Cameras To Protect Guest Privacy
Airbnb announced a global ban on indoor security cameras inside its listings Monday. The global ban is part of the company’s broader initiative to simplify regulations surrounding security cameras and other monitoring devices, according to the news release. Previously, Airbnb’s policy permitted indoor security cameras in common areas like hallways and living rooms provided they […]
Inflation Is Forcing Americans To Drain Their Retirement Accounts Just To Stay Afloat
The share of people who withdrew from their 401(k) for financial emergencies surged to a record high in 2023 as Americans looked to counteract rising prices and shrinking paychecks, according to The Wall Street Journal. Around 3.6% of 401(k) participants at investment manager Vanguard Group pulled money from their account, compared to 2.8% in 2022 […]