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December 6, 2024

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Earthquake Rocks Northern California

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The epicenter was approximately 50 miles southwest of Eureka, a city about 300 miles north of San Francisco.

The National Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts affecting nearly 5 million people across California and Oregon. Residents were advised to evacuate to higher ground.

However, after just one hour, the tsunami warning was canceled when no significant tsunami waves materialized.

Over 10,000 customers lost power in Humboldt County, where the quake's effects were felt most intensely. Officials confirmed no major damage or injuries in San Francisco or Eureka.

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Jobless Claims Rise and Trade Deficit Narrows 

Initial jobless claims increased by 9,000, reaching 224,000. This surpassed economists' expectations of 215,000. The four-week moving average climbed to 218,250.

Continuing claims fell by 25,000 to 1.871 million. However, the unemployment rate is projected to rise to 4.2% from 4.1% in December.

The trade deficit narrowed by 11.9%, dropping to $73.8 billion as imports decreased by 4.0%. This decline reflects the largest drop in imports since late 2022. Goods imports fell by 5.5% to $269.3 billion.

Exports also saw a decline, falling 1.6% to $265.7 billion. The goods trade deficit decreased by 9.5% to $98.7 billion.

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NASA's Artemis Delayed Until 2027

NASA's long-awaited moon landing is now delayed to 2027. The Artemis III mission will follow the Artemis II mission, which sends four astronauts around the moon in April 2026.

This mission was postponed by seven months from its previous schedule. The delays arise from critical safety issues with the Orion spacecraft.

Earlier this year, NASA postponed Artemis II to September 2025 at the earliest, citing concerns about heat shield damage observed in over 100 areas during uncrewed tests.

NASA's changes include adjusting the reentry procedure to reduce heat during descent. Crewed missions will not proceed until they are confident in the Orion spacecraft’s capabilities.

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Hama Under Siege

Rebel fighters have entered Hama, a city vital to both strategy and symbolism in Syria's ongoing civil war. The assault follows the rebels' capture of Aleppo, the largest city in Syria.

Rebels seized military hardware from government forces, creating new challenges for Assad’s troops.

As of Thursday, intense fighting continued, with forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad battling the opposition, aided by Russian airpower. The state-controlled news agency denies reports of the rebels' advance into Hama.

If Hama falls, Homs would be the only major city still under government control on the route from northern rebel-held territories to Damascus.

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Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal

A US judge rejected Boeing’s guilty plea deal over 737 Max crashes, challenging the inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in selecting a compliance monitor.

Judge Reed O’Connor argued that DEI considerations undermine confidence in the monitor’s competence. He emphasized the public’s need for confidence in the monitor’s selection.

The 2021 plea deal required Boeing to pay $2.5 billion and deferred prosecution for misleading regulators about a flight control system. This system caused two crashes, killing 346 people.

Victims’ families opposed the plea deal, arguing it was too lenient. They celebrated the judge’s decision as a chance for stricter accountability. Boeing and prosecutors now have 30 days to propose next steps.

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Airlines Could Pay Passengers for Delays

The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed new rules requiring US airlines to pay passengers for delays. If approved, airlines must compensate passengers between $200 and $775 based on the delay length.

For delays of 3 to 6 hours, compensation ranges between $200 and $300. For 6 to 9 hours, it increases to $375 to $525. Passengers facing delays over 9 hours could receive $750 to $775.

Additionally, airlines must offer free rebooking for delays of 3 hours or more domestically, or 6 hours internationally. They would also cover costs for meals, lodging, and transportation for stranded passengers without requiring receipts.

From July 2021 to April 2022, 116 million passengers dealt with flight delays. Over 60% of delays longer than 3 hours were airline-related during 2022. In 2023, flight delays peaked at a decade high, with over 22% of flights delayed.

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