November 6, 2024

NATION

Boeing's seven-week strike has concluded as union machinists voted to accept a new contract, allowing the company to resume production of its bestselling airliners. The agreement includes a 38% wage increase over four years and additional bonuses. However, Boeing did not reinstate the company pension plan that was frozen nearly a decade ago.

WORLD

Tropical Storm Rafael has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it moves toward western Cuba. Jamaica experienced heavy rainfall and strong winds as Rafael passed nearby. Emergency shelters were activated, but no fatalities or injuries have been reported. The storm currently exhibits sustained winds of 75 mph and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall in Cuba on Wednesday.

BUSINESS

HEALTH

A recent study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University suggests that consuming two ounces of unsalted pistachios daily for 12 weeks can significantly enhance eye health by increasing macular pigment optical density (MPOD). MPOD is crucial for protecting the retina and is linked to a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.

ENTERTAINMENT

Allison Janney, who portrays Vice President Grace Penn in Netflix's The Diplomat, recently shared her intense reaction to the season 2 finale script. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, she revealed that upon finishing the script, she was so shocked by the explosive ending that she "literally threw the script across the room." Janney emphasized the finale's impact, stating, "It is such a spectacular ending, I get chills thinking about it.

TRAVEL

FOOD

Costco is currently offering a 32-piece Tupperware Heritage Collection set, featuring vintage-inspired designs reminiscent of classic kitchens. Priced at approximately $80, this set includes various container sizes in pastel colors, complete with the iconic sunburst-patterned lids from the 1960s. Made from BPA-free materials, these containers are both durable and dishwasher-safe. Customers have praised the set for its nostalgic appeal and longevity, with some noting that similar Tupperware products have lasted for decades

NOSTALGIA

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is set to be auctioned by Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas. Early bidding has commenced at £425,000, with the final sale scheduled for December 7, 2024. The slippers, one of five known pairs, are expected to fetch up to £1.5 million. These iconic sequined shoes, bearing Garland's name inside, were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota in 2005 and recovered 13 years later.

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