Boeing CEO Testifies, New Mexico Wildfires, Hospital Hacks
Jun 19, 2024
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologizes for 737 Max crashes & company's treatment of whistleblowers. New Mexico battles wildfires threatening lives & homes. Ascension hospitals recover from ransomware attack causing patient care complications.
Boeing CEO apologized for 737 Max crashes, acknowledged safety culture criticisms, and faces potential criminal prosecution.
New Mexico wildfires prompt mass evacuations, state of emergency declaration, and concerns about containment and destruction.
Deep dives
Boeing CEO Apologizes for Safety Failures
Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, publicly apologized for the safety failures of Boeing, specifically addressing the fatal crashes of 737 MAX planes that claimed 346 lives. Calhoun acknowledged criticisms about Boeing's safety culture and outlined actions taken to address quality control issues. Senators expressed skepticism towards Calhoun's reassurances, highlighting the need for concrete actions. Boeing faces potential criminal prosecution in connection with the misleading information provided to regulators.
Wildfires Force Evacuations in New Mexico
Rapidly spreading wildfires in New Mexico have led to the evacuation of thousands, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declaring a state of emergency. More than 800 personnel from various agencies are on the ground battling the fires, impacting structures and prompting mass evacuations. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds, have raised concerns about containment and the potential for further destruction.
Ascension Health System Struggles Post-Cyber Attack
Ascension, a major health system, continues to grapple with the aftermath of a ransomware attack impacting its 140 hospitals and facilities across multiple states. Staff reported significant disruptions in patient care due to system outages, including errors in medication administration and delays in critical treatments. While progress has been made in restoring access to electronic health records, challenges persist, underscoring the vulnerability of healthcare institutions to cyber threats.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologized to families of 737 Max victims during a Senate hearing and admitted that the company retaliated against whistleblowers in the company. Tribal, state and federal officials in New Mexico are scrambling to save homes and lives as two rapidly growing fires threaten the village of Ruidoso. And Ascension hospitals, one of the country's largest health systems, is still recovering from a massive ransomware attack that caused dangerous mix ups and serious complications with patient care.
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