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Aldi and Morrisons have issued urgent product recalls for chicken products due to safety concerns. Aldi is recalling Ashfields Grill Four Garlic and Herb Chicken Kebabs because of an incorrect use-by date, while Morrisons is recalling Wafer Thin Cooked Chicken due to the potential presence of small metal pieces. Both supermarkets have advised customers to return the affected products for a full refund. Aldi notes that the recall is a precautionary measure and that no other products are affected. Morrisons emphasizes its commitment to product quality and safety.

John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who filed a whistleblower report alleging safety issues, was found dead in his truck on March 9, 2024. The autopsy report released on Friday determined the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death as ‘suicide’ due to the presence of a ‘suicide note’ in the vehicle. Police are still investigating Barnett’s death, but the autopsy report suggests he was experiencing personal distress and had a history of mental health issues.

Despite a slight improvement in its first-quarter financial report, Boeing continues to grapple with ongoing safety concerns and production issues, resulting in a pushback in its financial recovery and a $443 million compensation to airline customers. The company reported a core operating loss of $388 million, an improvement compared to the previous year’s loss, but revenue tumbled by 8% to $16.6 billion due to a sharp drop in jet deliveries. While Boeing is taking steps to address quality issues, anticipated fixes will cause additional losses and missed delivery targets, further impacting its financials. The incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight, where a door plug blew off, has sparked investigations and highlighted concerns about Boeing’s aircraft safety and quality, leading to compensation agreements with affected airlines. Shares of Boeing dropped 3% in afternoon trading following the earnings call, despite early gains. The company’s outlook remains uncertain, with Moody’s downgrading its credit rating and projecting headwinds for commercial airplanes persisting until at least 2026.

A YouTube star has successfully repaired Marcus Rashford’s totaled Rolls-Royce, but the car remains unsafe to drive due to the absence of brakes, airbags, and a door.