Trader Joe’s is pure magic year-round, but during the holidays , it truly shines. Walking in feels like stepping into a cozy wonderland filled with festive goodies, seasonal treats and unique finds that make hosting or gifting a breeze. From Peppermint Jo-Jos to their famous holiday stuffing mix, every aisle brims with joy and cheer. The store’s whimsical vibe, friendly crew and budget-friendly prices turn holiday shopping into a delightful experience. Whether you’re hunting for delicious snacks, last-minute gifts or the perfect wine for a cozy night in, Trader Joe’s is your go-to destination for all things merry and bright. And the return of a fan-favorite sweet treat is one big reason why you'll want to stop by soon. 😋😋 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 🍔 Trader Joe’s has done it again by bringing back a popular delight: Sweet Cannoli Dip ! Priced at an irresistible $3.99 per container, this creamy, indulgent dip is the perfect blend of smooth sweetness and versatility, making it a must-have for your snack lineup. View the original article to see embedded media. Made with a base of cream cheese, sour cream and ricotta, this dip has a rich, velvety texture that’s perfect for spreading, dipping, or even drizzling atop your favorite treats. Its subtle sweetness pairs beautifully with everything from fresh fruits and graham crackers to pretzels and toast. Whether you’re looking to elevate a snack platter or add a little flair to your everyday breakfast, this dip delivers every time. Related: A Beloved Holiday Trader Joe’s Bakery Item Is Back, and Fans Are Buying 5 at a Time Not just for sweet pairings, though, this dip can also balance salty flavors to create a fun addition to charcuterie boards or creative recipes. As with many Trader Joe’s products, however, fans will want to stock up as there's no telling how long this will be around. At just $3.99, it’s a budget-friendly indulgence that deserves a space on your list every year. And if the above options aren't your preference for dipping, Trader Joe's shoppers suggest the store's popular Hold the Cone Tips as an option. Either way, happy snacking! Up Next: Related: Costco Just Brought Back the Fan-Favorite Holiday Item That Fans Say Is the 'Best in the Entire World,' and It's Guaranteed to Fly Off Shelves Fast
ATLANTA (AP) — Even the woeful NFC South, where no team has a winning record, can't hide the Atlanta Falcons' offensive shortcomings. Three straight setbacks, including an ugly 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, has left the Falcons 6-6 and feeling the pressure. Only a tiebreaker advantage over Tampa Bay has kept the Falcons atop the division. Now the Falcons must prepare to visit streaking Minnesota, which has won five straight . Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett knows the Falcons must solve the flaws which have been exposed in the losing streak. “It’s now or never,” Jarrett said. “You have to flip the mindset fast.” Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions in the loss, matching his career high. Coach Raheem Morris said he didn't consider playing rookie Michael Penix Jr. against the Chargers and won't think about benching Cousins this week. Morris acknowledged the Falcons can't expect to win when turning the ball over four times. It was the latest example of Atlanta's offensive decline. In the three-game losing streak, Cousins has thrown six interceptions with no touchdowns. The Falcons were held under 20 points in each loss. What’s working If not for the rash of interceptions which has contributed to the scoring problems, more attention would be devoted to the surge of big plays on defense. The defense forced two fumbles and set a season high with five sacks, including two by Arnold Ebiketie. The Falcons ranked last in the league with only 10 sacks before finding success with their pass rush against Justin Herbert. Herbert was forced to hold the ball while looking for an open receiver, so some credit for the pass-rush success belongs to Atlanta's secondary. The Falcons gave up only two first downs in the second half and 187 yards for the game. What needs help Cousins, 36, was expected to be the reliable leader on offense after he signed a four-year, $180 million contract. The four interceptions were his most since 2014 with Washington. Cousins now will be in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons as he returns to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018-23. Cousins has thrown 13 interceptions, one shy of his career high set in 2022. His passer rating of 90.8 is his lowest since his 86.4 mark as a part-time starter in 2014 with Washington. “Certainly when you haven’t played at the standard you want to a few weeks in a row, you know, you do want to change that, turn it around,” Cousins said. Stock up Running back Bijan Robinson had his busiest day of the season, perhaps in an attempt to take heat off Cousins. Robinson's 26 carries set a career high. He ran for 102 yards with a touchdown, his third 100-yard game of the season. He also was heavily involved as a receiver with six catches for 33 yards. With 135 yards from scrimmage, Robinson has eight games this season with more than 100 yards combined as a rusher and receiver, the second-most in the league. Stock down Tight end Kyle Pitts had no catches on only two targets. He has only six catches in the last four games after appearing to establish momentum for a big season with two seven-catch games in a span of three weeks in October. Morris noted the Falcons have “so many people that we've got to get the ball to” but noted he'd like to see Pitts more involved. Injuries Younghoe Koo's hip issues were such a concern that kicker Riley Patterson was signed to the practice squad on Friday and added to the active roster Saturday. Patterson was on the inactive list as Koo was good on two of three field goals, missing from 35 yards. Koo has made 21 of 29 attempts this season. He did not have more than five misses in any of his first five seasons with Atlanta. Key number 70 — WR Drake London had nine receptions for 86 yards, giving him 70 catches for the season. London, a 2022 first-round draft pick, is the first player in team history with at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. While Ray-Ray McCloud III led the team with a career-best 95 yards on four catches against the Chargers and Darnell Mooney has had some big games, London has been the most consistent receiver. Next steps The Falcons face a difficult test Sunday in their visit to Minnesota (10-2), which has five straight wins and is 5-1 at home. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Charles Odum, The Associated PressMesa, AZ, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of RVR, Inc., the leading worldwide owner and operator of motor homes, today announced the appointment of Michael A. Bloom, Esquire, The Honorable Ursula Ungaro, and The Honorable Patrick Riley, effective December 9, 2024, as Independent Directors of the Company. They will serve as members of a newly created Special Committee responsible for conducting an independent analysis of legal and other matters related to the Company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the pending litigation with the U.S. Department of Labor. These appointments increase the size of the Corporation's Board from seven to ten members. "We are pleased to welcome Michael Bloom, The Honorable Ursula Ungaro, and The Honorable Patrick Riley to our Board of Directors,” said Randall Smalley, Chairman of the Board. "Their combined experience as highly respected and accomplished legal leaders and trusted business advisors will be invaluable to our Board.” About Michael A. Bloom, Esquire Michael A. Bloom served as the long-time General Counsel of the law firm Morgan Lewis, partner in its Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice, and chair its Standing Committees on Conflicts and Professional Responsibility. He co-founded and is a past chair of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference and has taught the corporate bankruptcy seminar at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. A principal draftsperson of Pennsylvania's Rules of Professional Conduct, he is the six-term former chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Committee on Legal Ethics. Mr. Bloom served as chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission. He is a recipient of many awards for teaching and legal ethics and received the Equal Justice Award presented by Community Legal Services, Inc. Within the community, he serves currently as Emeritus Trustee of Dickinson College and the Advisory Boards of the Homeless Advocacy Project and the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project. Mr. Bloom also is an active speaker on the topic of conflicts, professional responsibility, and risk management. About The Honorable Ursula Ungaro Hon. Ursula Ungaro is a Partner at the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner and served as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida for 29 years. Her judicial experience also includes five years as a Florida state trial judge. Before becoming a judge, she was a litigator in Miami and a partner in two prestigious law firms, specializing in complex commercial litigation. While a federal judge, Judge Ungaro presided over a significant caseload, including high-profile matters, and served on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals as a visiting judge. She was a member of the Judicial Resources Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States, which is responsible for making compensation and other human resource-related recommendations to the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She also served as Chair of the Southern District of Florida's Clerks Committee and the Magistrate Judges Committee, as a trial judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, and on the Florida Supreme Court Race and Bias Commission. Judge Ungaro currently serves on the Family Learning Partnership board and participates in CARE Court, a court-assisted reentry program for moderate- and high-risk offenders recently released from prison. She also serves as a director on the board of a public company, Longeveron. About The Honorable Judge Patrick J. Riley Hon. Patrick J. Riley began his career serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Essex County Superior Courts of Massachusetts, later entering private practice and establishing Riley, Burke & Donahue, LLP, focusing on civil and criminal trials. In 2002, he was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with jurisdiction of Civil, Criminal, and Equity matters. Post-retirement, Judge Riley has served as an Independent Trustee/Director, currently serving as Chairman of the Board and Independent Trustee of The SSGA Combined Mutual Fund Board, providing oversight and governance to several '40 Act registered product lines. He previously served in Dublin, Ireland as the Independent Chairman of the Board and Director of the SSGA SPDR ETFs Europe 1, plc, and SSGA SPDR ETFs Europe II, plc, Dublin, Ireland-a complex of more than 100 ETFs distributed throughout EMEA and the world except the USA; an Independent Director, The State Street Global Advisors Liquidity, plc, Dublin, Ireland; an Independent Director, The State Street Global Advisors Windwise Funds, plc, Dublin, Ireland. The State Street engagements encompassed being an independent director/trustee chairman of boards with oversight, governance, and compliance review for more than 75 Mutual Funds, UCITS, and ETFs in multi-jurisdictional and regulatory environments with more than $500 billion dollars of AUM. ### CONTACT: Randall Smalley Cruise America, Inc. 602-725-0883 [email protected]
FILE - Then-Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) AP The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump used his image as a successful New York businessman to become a celebrity, a reality television star and eventually the president. Now he will get to revel in one of the most visible symbols of success in the city when he rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as he’s also named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Trump is expected to be on Wall Street to mark the ceremonial start of the day’s trading, according to four people with knowledge of his plans. He will also be announced Thursday as Time’s 2024 Person of the Year, according to a person familiar with the selection. The people who confirmed the stock exchange appearance and Time award were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. It will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who at times has treated the stock market as a measure of public approval and has long-prized signifiers of his success in New York’s business world and his appearances on the covers of magazines — especially Time. Trump was named the magazine’s Person of the Year in 2016, when he was first elected to the White House. He had already been listed as a finalist for this year’s award alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, X owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate, the Princess of Wales. Time declined to confirm the selection ahead of Thursday morning’s announcement. “Time does not comment on its annual choice for Person of the Year prior to publication,” a spokesperson for the magazine said Wednesday. The ringing of the bell is a powerful symbol of U.S. capitalism — and a good New York photo opportunity at that. Despite his decades as a New York businessman, Trump has never done it before. It was unclear whether Trump, a Republican, would meet with New York’s embattled mayor, Democrat Eric Adams , who has warmed to Trump and has not ruled out changing his political party. Adams has been charged with federal corruption crimes and accused of selling influence to foreign nationals; he has denied wrongdoing. Trump himself was once a symbol of New York, but he gave up living full-time in his namesake Trump Tower in Manhattan and moved to Florida after leaving the White House. CNN first reported Wednesday Trump’s visit to the stock exchange and Politico reported that Trump was expected to be unveiled as Time’s Person of the Year. The stock exchange regularly invites celebrities and business leaders to participate in the ceremonial opening and closing of trading. During Trump’s first term, his wife, Melania Trump, rang the bell to promote her “Be Best” initiative on children’s well-being. Last year, Time CEO Jessica Sibley rang the opening bell to unveil the magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift . After the Nov. 5 election, the S&P 500 rallied 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,508 points, or 3.6%, while the Nasdaq composite jumped 3%. All three indexes topped records they had set in recent weeks. The U.S. stock market has historically tended to rise regardless of which party wins the White House, with Democrats scoring bigger average gains since 1945. But Republican control could mean big shifts in the winning and losing industries underneath the surface, and investors are adding to bets built earlier on what the higher tariffs, lower tax rates and lighter regulation that Trump favors will mean. Trump has long courted the business community based on his own status as a wealthy real estate developer who gained additional fame as the star of the TV show “The Apprentice” in which competitors tried to impress him with their business skills. He won the election in part by tapping into Americans’ deep anxieties about an economy that seemed unable to meet the needs of the middle class. The larger business community has applauded his promises to reduce corporate taxes and cut regulations. But there are also concerns about his stated plans to impose broad tariffs and possibly target companies that he sees as not aligning with his own political interests. Trump spends the bulk of his time at his Florida home but was in New York for weeks this spring during his hush money trial there. He was convicted, but his lawyers are pushing for the case to be thrown out in light of his election. While he spent hours in a Manhattan courthouse every day during his criminal trial, Trump took his presidential campaign to the streets of the heavily Democratic city, holding a rally in the Bronx and popping up at settings for working-class New Yorkers: a bodega, a construction site and a firehouse. Trump returned to the city in September to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Manhattan tower and again in the final stretch of the presidential campaign when he held a rally at Madison Square Garden that drew immediate blowback as speakers made rude and racist insults and incendiary remarks . At the stock exchange, the ringing of the bell has been a tradition since the 1800s. The first guest to do it was a 10-year-old boy named Leonard Ross, in 1956, who won a quiz show answering questions about the stock market. Many times, companies listing on the exchange would ring the bell at 9:30 a.m. to commemorate their initial offerings as trading began. But the appearances have become an important marker of culture and politics -- something that Trump hopes to seize as he’s promised historic levels of economic growth. The anti-apartheid advocate and South African President Nelson Mandela rang the bell, as has Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone with his castmates from the film “The Expendables.” So, too, have the actors Robert Downey Jr. and Jeremy Renner for an “Avengers” movie and the Olympians Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin. In 1985, Ronald Reagan became the first sitting U.S. president to ring the bell. “With tax reform and budget control, our economy will be free to expand to its full potential, driving the bears back into permanent hibernation,” Reagan said at the time. “We’re going to turn the bull loose.” The crowd of traders on the floor chanted, “Ronnie! Ronnie! Ronnie!” The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed in 1985 and 1986, but it suffered a decline in October 1987 in an event known as “Black Monday.”
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The Taiwanese defence ministry is on high alert as it monitors the movements of a Chinese aircraft carrier, amid speculations of imminent military exercises by China. Sources suggest that these exercises could coincide with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's trip to the Pacific, which includes visits to Hawaii and Guam. China, claiming Taiwan as its territory, has repeatedly expressed its displeasure towards President Lai, labeling him a 'separatist.' The Chinese government, already displeased by Lai's U.S. visit, might use military drills to underscore its stance. Recent intelligence indicates a 'busier' than usual maritime activity, possibly signifying preparation for the drills. Adding to the region's military complexity, a Russian naval fleet has approached Taiwan's contiguous zone, conducting simulated joint attacks with Chinese counterparts. These developments, coupled with China's deployment of an aircraft carrier group, amplify concerns over potential military conflict in the region. (With inputs from agencies.)None
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A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing , the American aviation giant. But when one of the company's jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday's incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. In January this year, a door plug blew off a 737 Max while it was in flight, raising more questions about the plane. The Boeing 737-800 that crash-landed in Korea, Price noted, is “a very proven airplane. "It’s different from the Max ...It’s a very safe airplane.’’ For decades, Boeing has maintained a role as one of the giants of American manufacturing. But the the past year's repeated troubles have been damaging. The company's stock price is down more than 30% in 2024. The company's reputation for safety was especially tarnished by the 737 Max crashes, which occurred off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019 and left a combined 346 people dead. In the five years since then, Boeing has lost more than $23 billion. And it has fallen behind its European rival, Airbus , in selling and delivering new planes. Last fall, 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, crippling the production of the 737 Max, the company's bestseller, the 777 airliner and 767 cargo plane. The walkout lasted seven weeks, until members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed to an offer that included 38% pay raises over four years. In January, a door plug blew off a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal regulators responded by imposing limits on Boeing aircraft production that they said would remain in place until they felt confident about manufacturing safety at the company. In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud for deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration regulators who approved the 737 Max. Acting on Boeing’s incomplete disclosures, the FAA approved minimal, computer-based training instead of more intensive training in flight simulators. Simulator training would have increased the cost for airlines to operate the Max and might have pushed some to buy planes from Airbus instead. (Prosecutors said they lacked evidence to argue that Boeing’s deception had played a role in the crashes.) But the plea deal was rejected this month by a federal judge in Texas, Reed O’Connor, who decided that diversity, inclusion and equity or DEI policies in the government and at Boeing could result in race being a factor in choosing an official to oversee Boeing’s compliance with the agreement. Boeing has sought to change its culture. Under intense pressure over safety issues, David Calhoun departed as CEO in August. Since January, 70,000 Boeing employees have participated in meetings to discuss ways to improve safety.
ATLANTA (AP) — Even the woeful NFC South, where no team has a winning record, can't hide the Atlanta Falcons' offensive shortcomings. Three straight setbacks, including an ugly 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, has left the Falcons 6-6 and feeling the pressure. Only a tiebreaker advantage over Tampa Bay has kept the Falcons atop the division. Now the Falcons must prepare to visit streaking Minnesota, which has won five straight . Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett knows the Falcons must solve the flaws which have been exposed in the losing streak. “It’s now or never,” Jarrett said. “You have to flip the mindset fast.” Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions in the loss, matching his career high. Coach Raheem Morris said he didn't consider playing rookie Michael Penix Jr. against the Chargers and won't think about benching Cousins this week. Morris acknowledged the Falcons can't expect to win when turning the ball over four times. It was the latest example of Atlanta's offensive decline. In the three-game losing streak, Cousins has thrown six interceptions with no touchdowns. The Falcons were held under 20 points in each loss. If not for the rash of interceptions which has contributed to the scoring problems, more attention would be devoted to the surge of big plays on defense. The defense forced two fumbles and set a season high with five sacks, including two by Arnold Ebiketie. The Falcons ranked last in the league with only 10 sacks before finding success with their pass rush against Justin Herbert. Herbert was forced to hold the ball while looking for an open receiver, so some credit for the pass-rush success belongs to Atlanta's secondary. The Falcons gave up only two first downs in the second half and 187 yards for the game. Cousins, 36, was expected to be the reliable leader on offense after he signed a four-year, $180 million contract. The four interceptions were his most since 2014 with Washington. Cousins now will be in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons as he returns to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018-23. Cousins has thrown 13 interceptions, one shy of his career high set in 2022. His passer rating of 90.8 is his lowest since his 86.4 mark as a part-time starter in 2014 with Washington. “Certainly when you haven’t played at the standard you want to a few weeks in a row, you know, you do want to change that, turn it around,” Cousins said. Running back Bijan Robinson had his busiest day of the season, perhaps in an attempt to take heat off Cousins. Robinson's 26 carries set a career high. He ran for 102 yards with a touchdown, his third 100-yard game of the season. He also was heavily involved as a receiver with six catches for 33 yards. With 135 yards from scrimmage, Robinson has eight games this season with more than 100 yards combined as a rusher and receiver, the second-most in the league. Tight end Kyle Pitts had no catches on only two targets. He has only six catches in the last four games after appearing to establish momentum for a big season with two seven-catch games in a span of three weeks in October. Morris noted the Falcons have “so many people that we've got to get the ball to” but noted he'd like to see Pitts more involved. Younghoe Koo's hip issues were such a concern that kicker Riley Patterson was signed to the practice squad on Friday and added to the active roster Saturday. Patterson was on the inactive list as Koo was good on two of three field goals, missing from 35 yards. Koo has made 21 of 29 attempts this season. He did not have more than five misses in any of his first five seasons with Atlanta. 70 — WR Drake London had nine receptions for 86 yards, giving him 70 catches for the season. London, a 2022 first-round draft pick, is the first player in team history with at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. While Ray-Ray McCloud III led the team with a career-best 95 yards on four catches against the Chargers and Darnell Mooney has had some big games, London has been the most consistent receiver. The Falcons face a difficult test Sunday in their visit to Minnesota (10-2), which has five straight wins and is 5-1 at home. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl, the 39th , died Sunday at the age of 100 after years of ill health. Though served just one term in the between 1977 and 1981, the -born Democrat left a legacy far beyond his political accomplishments; once his presidency ended, Carter devoted his time to the nonprofit and achieving humanitarian objectives over his 40-plus years post-presidency. Carter also traveled widely on diplomatic missions around the globe, establishing acquaintances and connections with leaders worldwide. His death in his native prompted an outpouring of tributes -- including from the head of the . Charles saddened by Carter's passing In a letter penned to , wrote of his "great sadness" over Carter's death, making sure to highlight . "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of ," wrote. "He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and . My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter's family and the American people at this time." Charles' tribute comes amid that has sparked concern around the world over the stability of the British monarchy. The 76-year-old king has battled throughout 2024, and he has tried to balance his royal duties with his treatment -- to from the public. Charles' daughter-in-law, , endured her own cancer battle this year and only recently resumed her royal responsibilities.‘Living in a home that damages health the norm for far too many older people’
WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company's jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday's incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. In January this year, a door plug blew off a 737 Max while it was in flight, raising more questions about the plane. The Boeing 737-800 that crash-landed in Korea, Price noted, is “a very proven airplane. "It’s different from the Max ...It’s a very safe airplane.’’ For decades, Boeing has maintained a role as one of the giants of American manufacturing. But the the past year's repeated troubles have been damaging. The company's stock price is down more than 30% in 2024. The company's reputation for safety was especially tarnished by the 737 Max crashes, which occurred off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019 and left a combined 346 people dead. In the five years since then, Boeing has lost more than $23 billion. And it has fallen behind its European rival, Airbus, in selling and delivering new planes. Last fall, 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, crippling the production of the 737 Max, the company's bestseller, the 777 airliner and 767 cargo plane. The walkout lasted seven weeks, until members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed to an offer that included 38% pay raises over four years. In January, a door plug blew off a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal regulators responded by imposing limits on Boeing aircraft production that they said would remain in place until they felt confident about manufacturing safety at the company. In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud for deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration regulators who approved the 737 Max. Acting on Boeing’s incomplete disclosures, the FAA approved minimal, computer-based training instead of more intensive training in flight simulators. Simulator training would have increased the cost for airlines to operate the Max and might have pushed some to buy planes from Airbus instead. (Prosecutors said they lacked evidence to argue that Boeing’s deception had played a role in the crashes.) But the plea deal was rejected this month by a federal judge in Texas, Reed O’Connor , who decided that diversity, inclusion and equity or DEI policies in the government and at Boeing could result in race being a factor in choosing an official to oversee Boeing’s compliance with the agreement. Boeing has sought to change its culture. Under intense pressure over safety issues, David Calhoun departed as CEO in August. Since January, 70,000 Boeing employees have participated in meetings to discuss ways to improve safety.Certain panellists seemed to think was moonlighting as a comedian as he delved into President-elect ’s cabinet picks. Trump announced a this week, adding allies from his former administration and Fox News contributors to his inner circle. When Jennings, however, suggested that Trump had chosen aides from a vast range of the political spectrum, he was met with poorly-suppressed laughter. . : "I think Trump is not getting enough credit here for building an ideologically diverse Cabinet... and that's kind of how he won. His coalition was kind of ideologically diverse — that elected him." — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) “I think Trump is not getting enough credit here for building an ideologically diverse cabinet,” Jennings said on on Sunday. The political strategist added: “I mean, you’ve got everybody from Russ Vought, who‘s very conservative, all the way over to the pick for Labor Secretary, is a supporter of the PRO Act.” At this point, both pro-GOP Shermichael Singleton and former aide Jamal Simmons couldn’t stop their mouths from twitching. Jennings continued: “And somehow, Randi Weingarten is happy about it.” Host Dana Bash was the next to fall, letting out a laugh as Jennings carried on making his point. Not to be deterred, he said: “I mean, what he has done is - you know, which makes me squeamish, to be candid. And so, what he has done, though, is put together an ideologically diverse group of people to sit in a room and help run the government. “And that‘s kind of how he won! His coalition was kind of ideologically diverse that elected him.” Singleton then took over the conversation, and hinted that - whether ideologically diverse or not - Americans had to be ready to accept Trump’s cabinet. “When you win elections, you have a mandate whether you like it or not. The election is over, you guys,” he said. “The Heritage Foundation, AEI, the Hoover Institution have always supplied and recommended names for Republican administrations. This is nothing new. It will not be nothing new beyond Donald Trump. It‘s just a lot of democratic hoopla.” Karen Finney ended the discussion of Trump’s picks on an ominous note, suggesting that in his upcoming term we’d see a different presidency. “Look, I am for... I want the full Trump. I want it all out there. I want the country to see what Trump is all about. I want them to experience it,” she said.
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