(News) Boeing announced on Wednesday an order from the Polish airline Enter Air for a maximum of four 737-8 aircraft, with the general manager of the airline considering that he is convinced that it will be the best aircraft in the world for many years to come. . ‘For those …
Read More »NASA throws out “insensitive” nicknames for cosmic objects
NASA is joining the ever-growing list of organizations and companies that are re-examining their naming system, removing names that are “unfathomable” and “harmful” from their vocabulary. Aunt Jemima, The Chicks, Mrs. A, Mrs. Butterworth’s, de Washington Football Team – and now, celestial objects – have all undergone a rebrand. “Eskimo …
Read More »Rhode Island Moves to Change Official State Name Due to Connotations of Slavery
The state of Rhode Island is moving to change its official name – “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” – due to its connection to slavery. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Monday to change what appears in government documents, and the state legislature is …
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