Dave Calhoun, President of Boeing. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said Wednesday he was “hopeful” that demand for new planes, devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, would begin to pick up in the second half of next year. Cancellations of Boeing planes are outpacing new orders this year …

The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. In his typically vague but sinister form, Donald Trump said his administration is “analyzing” whether it could make the decision to shut down TikTok in the United States. The social …

A Confederate monument in Georgia has been removed by workers who used a crane to remove the figure from its pedestal. July 29, 2020 9:41 AM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article MCDONOUGH, Ga. – A Confederate monument in Georgia was removed Wednesday night by workers …

Miscanthus seed heads. Credit: Don Hamerman As climate change becomes increasingly difficult to ignore, scientists are working to diversify and improve alternatives to fossil fuel-based energy. Renewable bioenergy crops, such as perennial Miscanthus grass, hold promise for cellulosic ethanol production and other uses, but current hybrids are limited by environmental …

As the NHL exhibition schedule officially began on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers opened the first game of the day by lining up next to each other during the national anthem rather than as individual teams in what was called a “Moment of solidarity. ” . “ When …