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Contents: Boeing Engineer Raises Concerns About Shortcuts Taken in 787 Construction Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Boeing is in hot water again, this time with their popular 787 Dreamliner. The 787 has been a huge hit ever since it was introduced by Boeing in late 2009, outperforming its Airbus competitors due to its maximum efficiency and large range. They have sold thousands of them over the years, with a few revamps in between. However, another of their popular planes could be going down, as the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the safety of the aircraft after a former engineer at Boeing raised concerns over the hull's structural integrity. In 2021, the Dreamliner was grounded after the FAA found flaws like gaps that were too large in between the panels of the fuselage, but the FAA approved it to fly again after Boeing gave them a detailed plan to increase quality control and fix the production flaws. However, engineer Sam Salehpour has come forward with claims that Boeing never actually fixed anything. He says that they tried to cover up the problem by shoving the panels closer together, which gave the impression that they were truly closer together. He also reported seeing engineers even jumping on pieces of the hull to align the exterior, forcefully trying to cover up the clear issue with the panel placement. Salehpour claimed that these shortcuts could lead to a shortened lifespan of the aircraft, and that it could even fall apart mid-flight if taken far enough into its lifetime. However, Boeing has strongly denied all of these claims and maintains that the 787 Dreamliner is safe to travel on. The FAA is investigating into whether Salehpour's claims are true, and he is expected to testify in Washington D.C. next week. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Cucumber slices can fight bad breath-- they kill the bacteria in your mouth. Next time you don't have a mint, use a cucumber! Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): To win without risk is to triumph without glory. (Corneille) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Vicarious (adj)- A vicarious emotion or experience is one felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else rather than by doing something yourself. In a Sentence: He felt a vicarious thrill as his daughter crossed the stage to accept her diploma.

Contents: 3 Dead, 3 Injured, 6 Missing After Power Plant Explosion in Italy Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Three people are dead, three are injured, and six others are still missing after a hydroelectric plant exploded yesterday in central Italy. The Bargi Power Plant is located next to Lake Suvianna, an artificial lake in the Apennine Mountains, and it suffered from an underground explosion. According to local officials, during work on some turbines that were nine levels underground, there was an issue that blasted the entire area. The upper floors of the plant were not damaged, but drone views showed clouds of smoke billowing from the site. They say it is almost impossible to determine the cause, as the evidence was located over 100 feet underground. In addition, as the plant is located next to a lake, the water has flooded into the explosion area, washing away any evidence that could have possibly survived the blast. However, the search is still on for the six missing workers who have not been found, despite efforts to find them for over a day now. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Vatican City prints its own maps despite only having an area of 0.02 miles. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Success is not what you have, but who you are. (Bo Bennett) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Aegis (noun)- Aegis is a formal word that refers to the power to protect, control, or support something or someone. It is often used in the phrase under the aegis of. In a Sentence: The issue will be decided under the aegis of an international organization.

Contents: Boeing Flight Returns to Airport After Engine Cover Falls Off Mid-Flight Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day A Boeing plane has experienced an emergency issue once again, continuing to damage the aircraft manufacturer's reputation. This time, it was Southwest Airlines Flight 3695, a Boeing 737-800. The plane took off from Denver International Airport early on Sunday morning and were heading towards their destination in Houston before returning just 25 minutes later. They reached an altitude of about 10,000 feet before the pilot received multiple reports from passengers and flight attendants of a loud 'bang' noise that had come from the wing. After taking a look, they determined that the engine cowling, the protective metal cover around the engine, had fallen off and smashed into the plane's wing flap. The pilots immediately turned the plane around and landed back in Denver, where it was towed to the gate for inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident, which is going to pile up along with the investigation into the failure of a door plug on a Boeing flight earlier this year. Multiple passengers are also suing Boeing due to the fact that they were almost sucked out of the plane, meaning that the company has some real issues to face in the coming future. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): There are five countries in the world that don't have airports, and they are all in Europe: San Marino, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, and Vatican City. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. (Winston Churchill) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Fatuous (adj)- To describe something, such as an idea or remark, as fatuous is to say that it is foolish or silly rather than sensible or logical. In a Sentence: Our hopes for an apology and a reasonable explanation for the error were met with fatuous platitudes.

Our new section has been released, in honor of this post-- our 500th blog post! Thank you so much for reading our news and continuing to be part of YNH's member community. You can check out our new section, Unsolved Mysteries, here. There are currently two articles, but more are on the way! Contents: Solar Eclipse Happening Today! Israel Withdraws from Southern Gaza After Months of Fighting Upcoming Events Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day There is a huge solar eclipse happening today across North America! Check out this map to find out more on when it will occur and how much the moon will cover the Sun in your area. Make sure not to miss this one, as the next eclipse in North America will occur on August 23, 2044! On another note, Israel has finally withdrawn from southern Gaza after a push from many countries around the world. Tanks and troops have moved out of the southern city of Khan Younis and have been stationed at the border after months of intense battles and fighting. However, Israel reiterated that they are not completely withdrawing from all of Gaza. They stated that they still have many more goals to achieve, including the complete obliteration of Hamas and the return of all hostages. The forces in Khan Younis destroyed all targets, such as terrorists, communications centers, warehouses, and more, meaning that they can be stationed somewhere else for the time being and can be given a rest. Citizens were initially instructed to take shelter in Khan Younis, but Israel later discovered that the city was harboring a large amount of Hamas terrorists and launched attacks and raids on it. Officials have not given an update on the possible invasion of Rafah, though, which is the southernmost city in Gaza. It is the main border city between Gaza and Egypt and is the location where hundreds of thousands of citizens are staying and the majority of the aid is coming in. Israel has stated that their plans to wipe out Hamas include an invasion of Rafah, which is essential to the plan. Still, doing so would certainly decrease the amount of aid coming into Gaza, which is the exact opposite of what they are being pressured to do. United States President Joe Biden talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week, emphasizing that larger amounts of aid being allowed in would be crucial, and steps must be taken to protect the citizens of Gaza. Upcoming Events: NCAA Men's March Madness Finals (Monday, April 8) The Masters Begin in Augusta, Georgia (Monday, April 8) North American Solar Eclipse (Monday, April 8) Ramadan Ends (Tuesday, April 9) Eid-al-Fitr (Tuesday, April 9) World Snooker Championships Begin (Wednesday, April 10) International Day of Human Space Flight (Friday, April 12) Vaisakhi (Saturday, April 13) World Chagas Disease Day (Sunday, April 14) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In Connecticut, it is required that a pickle bounces if it is to be sold. Pickles that do not bounce when dropped from a height of one foot are deemed unfit for consumption and cannot be sold to consumers. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Winners never quit and quitters never win. (Vince Lombardi) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Conjecture (verb)- Conjecture is a formal synonym of the verb guess that means “to form an opinion or idea without proof or sufficient evidence.” In a Sentence: Some scientists have conjectured that Jupiter’s moon Europa could sustain life.

The new section of our website is almost here! Tomorrow, our surprise section will launch at 7:00 am EST, which is the same time that our daily update releases. Contents: 3 Dead, 4,000 Evacuated After Floods in Ural Mountains Following Dam Break Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Three people are dead and over 4,000 people have been evacuated from the Russian city of Orsk after a dam burst, causing severe flooding in the area. Strong storms in the Ural Mountains recently had led to almost double the amount of water than usual in the Ural River, and the dam could not hold the excess weight. Officials are forcing anyone in a flood zone to evacuate, as the already critical water levels are still rising and they do not know how high they might go. Russia has opened up a criminal case into the structural integrity and engineering behind the dam, but some specialists have stated that the dam was built to hold a different amount-- this was a lot more water than it was built to handle. Evacuations are still taking place to prevent any more deaths, and residents of the area are hoping that the water levels stop rising before the damage becomes irreversible. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Since salt and pepper would just float in space, astronauts take salt-and-pepper-infused liquid to drizzle instead of sprinkle on their food. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as an end. (Jessica Herrin) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Redoubt (noun)- Redoubt can refer specifically to a small building or area that provides soldiers with protection from attack, or more broadly to any safe or protected place, whether literal or figurative. In a Sentence: A massive stone redoubt at the entrance of the bay guarded the city.

Check out our latest announcement on a new section on our website here! Contents: Rare 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern US, Startling Citizens Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Citizens across the northeastern United States were startled when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the New York City-Philadelphia area yesterday. It was felt across the east coast, from Maine to Washington DC. Minimal damage was done to infrastructure and buildings and no injuries were reported, as it was just a slight shaking. However, it is the third-largest earthquake to hit the region in over 50 years, and the strongest earthquake to hit New Jersey in 240 years. Quakes are extremely rare in the northeast, as it is extremely far from any tectonic plate boundaries, which is why the public was so surprised by the shaking. All traffic conditions, workplaces, and schools returned to normal operation just minutes afterwards, as the impact was very small. About 11 aftershocks were also felt across the area in the hours after the quake, all within the 1.8 to 2.2 magnitude range. However, there was one aftershock in northern New Jersey that measured in at 4.0. This is just the latest in a string of seismic activity across the world, including the massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan recently. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Bread, crackers, cookies, etc. are banned in space because the crumbs can enter an astronauts eyes in zero gravity or float into important equipment. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Knowledge without action is meaningless. (Abu Bakr) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Meticulous (adj)- Something or someone described as meticulous shows extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details. In a Sentence: He is meticulous about keeping accurate records.

Hello YNH Members, We are excited to announce that Your News Hub is coming out with a new section of our website! In honor of our 500th blog post, releasing on Monday, April 8, a surprise page will come out on the website on a completely new, intriguing topic! Make sure to check back for more information on Monday!

Check out our latest announcement on a new section on our website here! Contents: 7 Aid Workers Dead After Israeli Airstrike on World Central Kitchen Convoy Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Seven aid workers for the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli airstrike yesterday during their operation to deliver over 100 tons of food to a warehouse in Gaza to feed the homeless. The shipment was sent earlier this week, and the workers had already unloaded their cargo and were heading south on a coastal road in Gaza in a three-car convoy when they were hit by missiles launched by the Israeli Defense Forces. The cars were all within a 1.5 mile radius of each other, but they were spread out enough for investigators to assume that there were three different strikes. The Israeli government was well aware of their position and direction, and the vehicles were clearly marked as part of the World Central Kitchen, but Israel has stated that it was a dreadful mistake and are conducting a thorough investigation that will be completely shared with the public. They emphasized that it was a complete accident -- there was no intentional motive behind it -- but the World Central Kitchen is keeping the possibility of an intentional attack open. This incident has raised calls for peace even more, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to take more civilian lives every day. United States President Joe Biden has called the situation unacceptable, as the goal should be to have a civilian death toll of zero, and aid workers should not be affected in any way. He also highlighted that the true way to do this would be a ceasefire, which is crucial to helping stop the war and put a halt to the numerous civilian deaths happening every day in Gaza. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Blue jeans are banned in North Korea because the color blue is associated with the United States. Jeans of any other color are permitted, though. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. (Warren Buffett) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Praxis (noun)- Praxis is a formal word referring to the practical application of a theory—in other words, what one does to act on a theory (such as feminist theory) to which one is committed. Praxis is also used synonymously with action or practice to refer to the exercise of an art, science, or skill, or to customary conduct within a given sphere. In a Sentence: Many gardeners promote composting as being good environmental praxis.

Contents: Latest on Taiwan Earthquake Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Here's the latest on the Taiwan earthquake: The initial effects of the earthquake did not seem as large, but the true impact has emerged after some time. Nine people are dead and over 1,000 others are injured after the quake struck at around 8:00 am on Wednesday morning, measuring at a magnitude of 7.4. This makes it the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, all the way back to the 1999 Jiji earthquake that killed 2,415 people. It struck about 11 miles south of Hualien City, the largest city on Taiwan's eastern seaboard with a population of over 100,000 people. Tsunami warnings were sent out across Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, but those have all been canceled after waves of up to 10 feet struck their respective areas earlier yesterday. Numerous aftershocks were reported afterwards, most of which were above magnitude 4.0, and the strongest was magnitude 6.5. They are also believed to have caused significant shaking and damage, and more are expected soon. Seismologists are anticipating severe aftershocks of strong magnitudes in the coming days-- up to 6.5 or 7.0 on the Richter scale. So far, around 100 buildings have collapsed, according to officials, and some people are still trapped inside. Search-and-rescue crews have leaped into action around the country to save the trapped citizens before it is too late. The worst of the damage was in Hualien, where one multi-floor building was even left precariously teetering over an adjacent roadway. 71 people are also trapped inside two mines within the Hualien area, according to the National Fire Agency of Taiwan. Around 75 people were trapped inside multiple tunnels on highways across Taiwan's eastern coast, but they have all been rescued and are safe and sound. Overall, about 14,000 homes are without water, and another 1,000 are still experiencing power outages. However, despite the damage and continuous aftershocks, everything is mostly operating normally. Buildings remain functioning well despite slight structural damage, such as falling roof tiles or cracked walls, and power outages. Also, trains and subways continue to stay moving after a brief shutdown in the moments after the quake, and for the most part, the school and workplace environment has not changed across most of the country. This is because of their preparedness for these events. Most of Taiwan and Japan are very prepared for earthquakes, as they sit right on a tectonic plate fault line known as the Ring of Fire. This ring goes around the Pacific Ocean, and travels around the Pacific, Philippine, Cocos, and Nazca Plates. It is where most of the world's volcanoes are located, and this region also experiences regular earthquakes. Due to this, both Japan and Taiwan have quake-proof buildings and infrastructure, limiting the damage done by these sorts of earthquakes. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Due to Australia's strict copyright laws, it is technically illegal to create memes. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): When you are trying to do two things at once, you either can’t or won’t do either well. (Gary Keller) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Lambaste (verb)- To lambaste something or someone is to criticize them very harshly. Lambaste is also sometimes used as a synonym of beat meaning “to assault.” In a Sentence: The coach lambasted the team for its poor play.

Contents: Massive 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The largest earthquake since the 1999 Jiji quake has struck Taiwan, damaging infrastructure and sparking tsunami warnings. The 1999 Jiji quake came in at 7.7 on the Richter scale and killed 2,415 people, while this latest quake was a 7.4 magnitude quake and has an unconfirmed death toll, as of right now. The earthquake struck about 11 miles south-southwest of Hualien City at 7:58 am local time and was followed by multiple strong aftershocks, including a 6.5 magnitude quake that struck about 7 miles northeast of Hualien City, while all others were between 5.1 and 5.7. Tsunami warnings have been issued for parts of Taiwan, Philippines, Japan, and China, which all have land within 186 miles of the epicenter. Some surrounding islands, such as Japan's Okinawa, took a heavy impact from tsunamis that were around 10 feet. Officials in some parts of the Philippines even recommended evacuation to citizens living in coastal areas, and owners of boats were advised to strongly secure them to avoid them getting swept away. Not much severe damage to large buildings, apart from falling roof tiles or broken furniture, was done in Taiwan, with the exception of a five-story building in Hualien City that suffered severe damage, as the first floor collapsed and left the building leaning over a nearby road. However, 26 other smaller structures also collapsed, and reports have stated that people are trapped in some of them. Search-and-rescue operations are already taking place, and updates are coming in. Taiwan's capital of Taipei also suffered from some severe shaking, which in turn led to a short shutdown of the country's train and subway networks. However, the morning was able to proceed normally after a quick recovery. Children were able to go to school for the day and the trains reopened within a matter of hours. The only report on any injuries has been on the roads, where 9 people were injured due to rockslides. The boulders crushed at least 12 cars and damaged multiple important tunnels along the Suhua Highway, which runs on Taiwan's steep eastern cliffs and connects through Hualien City. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In Germany, you are banned from stopping on their roads, named the Autobahn, meaning that running out of gas and coming to a halt would technically be illegal. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change. (Bill Clinton) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ethereal (adj)- Ethereal means "of or relating to the regions beyond the earth" or "of or resembling heaven." It can also mean "lacking material substance" and "relating to, containing, or resembling a chemical ether." In a Sentence: The windows give the church an ethereal glow.