Lawmakers reject Adams’ bid for mayoral control extension, Hochul’s education cuts
Albany police on Tuesday dealt a major blow to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, leaving him increasingly isolated as he seeks to expand his control over the Big Apple’s public schools. Lawmakers left the extension of mayoral powers in the spending bill released late Monday and early Tuesday, casting serious doubt on whether the […]
Trump ‘Either Stupid or Crazy — ‘No Impulse Control’
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Monday on MSNBC’s “Inside” that he thinks former President Donald Trump is “stupid or crazy” when he continues to claim he doesn’t know E. Jean Carroll. said. “Bergdorf Goodman is someone I’ve never met, and I have no idea who she is except for one thing,” President Trump said on […]
‘Out of control’ Five Guys prices ignites social media furor after $24 receipt for just burger, fries, small drink goes viral
Does this include valet parking and VIP seating? The uproar over an expensive cheeseburger and fries at Five Guys has caused an uproar on social media, with many confused as to why the combination would cost customers nearly $25. a User account for X He exposed the popular fast food restaurant by posting a receipt […]
Tipping culture is out of control, customers say — and service industry workers agree: survey
Tipping culture has reached a tipping point. new research 76.1% of American consumers and service industry workers think tips are “going too far,” but more than half (51%) of service workers agree they want to be paid a living wage. And it’s not just customers who are afraid of tipping. And they don’t accept tips […]
Nebraska Legislature and governor clash over control of state agencies
Last year, just six months into his term as Nebraska’s attorney general, Mike Hilgers took over his role as inspector general, which oversees the state’s prison system, and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Children’s Services, two of the state’s largest divisions. published an opinion questioning the legality of And the agency […]
FAA faults Boeing over quality control problems
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Made Boeing responsible for quality control. The problem arose in the wake of a mid-air explosion earlier this year. The agency said in a statement Monday that a six-week audit of the aviation giant and Spirit AeroSystems, a manufacturer connected to the incident that triggered the audit, “revealed multiple allegations of […]
Gun Control Activists Urge Utah Gov. to Deny Funding for Armed Teachers
Gun control activists are calling on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) to veto a bill that would fund training for teachers who want to arm themselves to defend their classrooms. Associated Press report Gun control activists gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Monday to pressure Cox to veto the funding bill. On March 1, […]
FAA audit hits Boeing 737 Max production over quality control issues
Barron’s Senior Writer Al Root joins Barron’s Roundtable to discuss the latest Boeing stock price and what to expect from the company in 2024. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a production audit of the aircraft on Monday. Boeing 737 Max The manufacturing process and its supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, discovered multiple instances of companies […]
First over-the-counter birth control pill expected in stores later this month
The first over-the-counter contraceptive pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month, making buying birth control pills as easy for American women and teens as buying aspirin. Manufacturer Perrigo announced Monday that it has begun shipping the drug Opil to major retailers and pharmacies. According to the company’s suggested retail prices, a one-month […]
FAA audit finds Boeing quality control problems after Alaska Airlines blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that its 737 MAX manufacturing audit of Boeing Co. and supplier Spirit AeroSystems found multiple instances in which the companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements. The FAA also announced that it found “legal violations in Boeing’s manufacturing process controls, parts handling and storage, and product management.” […]