US FAA opens probe into Boeing 787 inspections

By David Shepardson and Allison Lampert WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner after the planemaker said some employees had committed “misconduct” by claiming some tests had been completed. The FAA said it is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections to confirm adequate…

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Reuters wins two Pulitzers, ProPublica takes coveted public service award

By Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, taking home the breaking news photography award for searing images of the Israel-Gaza conflict as well as the national reporting award for a series of investigations into Elon Musk’s manufacturing empire. ProPublica won the coveted public service award for stories detailing undisclosed gifts and…

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US judge blocks some North Carolina restrictions on abortion pill

By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -A federal judge has struck down parts of a North Carolina law restricting patients’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has become the subject of legal battles nationwide. Chief U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles on Tuesday struck down the state’s requirements that mifepristone be prescribed only by doctors and only…

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Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Stocks Poised to Soar Over the Next 12 Months

Since the first mainstream media coverage on the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), investors have paid close attention to this rapidly growing new industry. Investors are closely monitoring AI-related stocks, hoping to capitalize on this potent megatrend. The implementation and utilization of AI across diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and transportation, have unveiled new…

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NYCB short sellers stare at $42 million in losses after post-earnings rally, Ortex says

By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini (Reuters) – Traders shorting New York Community Bancorp’s stock were sitting on more than $42 million of losses on Wednesday after the lender’s better-than-expected profit forecast for the next two years sent shares surging, data from Ortex show. The rally marked a rare bright spot for NYCB, which has…

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US prosecutors examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reports

(Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors are examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the matter. NBC reported that federal prosecutors were discussing with a former employee alleged widespread compliance lapses at Square and Cash App, the company’s two main units. Areas under investigation include whether the company…

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