Boeing has reached a preliminary agreement with the Department of Justice to avoid prosecution for the two fatal 737 Max crashes, which resulted in 346 deaths. The deal, pending judicial approval, requires Boeing to admit to conspiracy charges and pay over $1.1 billion, including compensation for victims’ families and investments in safety programs. However, lawyers for the victims’ families oppose the agreement, arguing it is an unprecedented non-prosecution deal for what they consider a significant corporate crime.
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Cuts to FEMA’s storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump
The Trump administration's cancellation of the BRIC program has left several Southeast cities, including Conway, South Carolina, and Pollocksville, North Carolina, in uncertainty regarding crucial flood mitigation funding, with Conway's $2.1 million project on hold and Pollocksville's $1 million grant stalled just before contract signing. Local officials stress the importance of federal support for ongoing projects to enhance community resilience against future flooding. Need More Context? 🔎
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