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Boeing Co. reported a wider than expected first-quarter loss on Wednesday and took another charge on its program to build two new Air Force One presidential planes after firing a contractor it hired to help perform the work. The company did not … [Continue reading] about Boeing posts 1Q loss, takes a hit on Air Force One work
BEIJING (AP) — China plans to launch the core module for its first permanent space station this week in the latest big step forward for the country’s space exploration program. The Tianhe, or “Heavenly Harmony” module is set to be hurtled into space … [Continue reading] about China to launch Heavenly Harmony space station core module
NEW YORK (AP) — When most of the U.S. went into lockdown over a year ago, some speculated that confining couples to their homes — with little to entertain them beyond Netflix — would lead to a lot of baby-making. But the statistics suggest the … [Continue reading] about AP analysis: The expected COVID baby boom may be a baby bust
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday advanced the nomination of Kiran Ahuja, the president’s pick to lead the Office of Personnel Management. Ahuja’s nomination moved forward with little debate. The vote was … [Continue reading] about Senate committee advances Ahuja’s nomination for OPM director
BEIJING (AP) — Embattled Chinese tech giant Huawei said Wednesday first-quarter revenue fell after it sold its lower-priced Honor smartphone brand, but profitability improved. Sales declined 16.5% from a year earlier to 152.2 billion yuan ($23.5 … [Continue reading] about China’s Huawei says sales down 16.5% amid US sanctions
