Boeing jet deliveries in 2024 drop to lowest since pandemic

Deliveries of new Boeing jets bounced back in December after a crippling labor strike that slowed production last fall, but the company’s annual deliveries dropped in 2024 to the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said on Tuesday that it delivered 348 commercial jets last year, down from 528 the previous year. New orders for jets in 2024 dropped to less than half as … Continue reading Boeing jet deliveries in 2024 drop to lowest since pandemic

Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in the US

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations, such as large-scale data centers and new clean power facilities, can be built quickly and at scale in the United States. The executive order directs federal agencies to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development at government sites, while imposing requirements and safeguards … Continue reading Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in the US

Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds

Firefighters around Los Angeles were preparing on Tuesday to attack flare-ups or new blazes. The National Weather Service issued a rare warning that dry winds combined with severely dry conditions created a “ particularly dangerous situation,” indicating that any new fire could explode in size. The warning comes a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. Continue reading Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds

The Latest: Pete Hegseth faces questions and criticism from senators in confirmation hearing

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing opened Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military. Continue reading The Latest: Pete Hegseth faces questions and criticism from senators in confirmation hearing