Boeing posts bigger-than-expected Q2 loss as Air Force One costs rise by $280 million

Boeing posts bigger-than-expected Q2 loss as Air Force One costs rise by $280 million

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. (AP Photo) Boeing reported a larger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday as higher costs linked to the delayed Air Force One replacement programme weighed on its results.The US planemaker, however, reported positive free cash flow and maintained its annual guidance as it works to stabilise operations and increase aircraft production. Air…

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'Here's a more natural, flowing version...': Canada politician accidentally reads AI reply in his speech, remains oblivious and continues

‘Here’s a more natural, flowing version…’: Canada politician accidentally reads AI reply in his speech, remains oblivious and continues

Bill Oliver did not omit AI sentences from his speech that he gave at the Assembly. AI users were quick to catch the language when Bill Oliver, a Canadian politician, said he would present a “more natural, flowing version” of what he already said in his speech addressing the New Brunswick legislature. The incident took…

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'They still have plenty to offer': 'Asian Bradman' Zaheer Abbas backs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup

‘They still have plenty to offer’: ‘Asian Bradman’ Zaheer Abbas backs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has thrown his weight behind Indian batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that both veterans still have plenty left in the tank and should be part of India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup.The legendary Pakistan batter,…

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In 1822, villagers found a White Stork with a spear lodged in its neck: The wounded bird became the first proof of bird migration

In 1822, villagers found a White Stork with a spear lodged in its neck: The wounded bird became the first proof of bird migration |

For centuries, people debated bird migration, lacking concrete evidence for their theories. A wounded stork found in Germany in 1822 accidentally settled this long-standing debate. This bird carried a spear from tropical wood, indicating its long journey from Africa. The “Pfeilstorch” became a key exhibit, proving seasonal bird movements across continents. Similar cases of birds…

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How planet's 'blue forests', mangroves, protect coastlines, support wildlife and store up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests

How planet’s ‘blue forests’, mangroves, protect coastlines, support wildlife and store up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests |

Mangrove forests occupy only a tiny fraction of Earth’s land surface, yet they are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Growing where land meets the sea, these salt-tolerant trees form dense coastal forests that shield shorelines from storms, provide nurseries for marine life and lock away enormous amounts of carbon. Their exceptional ability to capture…

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This Japanese village hides giant artworks in its rice fields: From Tanjiro to Napoleon, they only emerge every summer to mesmerise the world |

This Japanese village hides giant artworks in its rice fields: From Tanjiro to Napoleon, they only emerge every summer to mesmerise the world |

In Japan, rice isn’t just grown for consumption; it is also grown to create art. The fields in the country serve as a blank canvas for the creative farmers who use them to create characters including Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro and the French emperor, they have created it all.The colours are all different and the varieties…

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Global race for sixth‑gen fighters heats up as GCAP demonstrator to fly by 2027

Global race for sixth‑gen fighters heats up as GCAP demonstrator to fly by 2027

GCAP demonstrator displayed at the Farnborough Airshow. (Image credit: GCAP) BAE Systems has offered the clearest glimpse yet of the combat air flying demonstrator, the aircraft that will spearhead development of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and ultimately the sixth‑generation Tempest fighter. A newly released image shows the fuselage under construction at Samlesbury, while…

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