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UPI
11-07-2025
- General
- UPI
Report: Fuel cut to Air India Flight 171 engines before deadly crash
Search and recovery teams examine the tail section of Air India Flight 171 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after it crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12. Photo by Hanif Sindh/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- The fuel switches to both engines on the Air India Flight 171 moved to the "cutoff" position immediately before the crash that killed 260 after taking off on June 12. The two switches that control the fuel supply to the two jet engines on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner were switched to the off position as the aircraft took off, a preliminary report released by investigators on Friday, The Seattle Times reported. The engines shut off within a second of one another, which caused the aircraft to crash just a mile away from the Ahmedabad, India, airport, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said in the preliminary report. The crash killed 241 passengers and crew, plus 19 others on the ground, but one person survived the disastrous crash. "Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI 171 accident," the company said in a statement. "We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time." Airline officials are working with investigators and other authorities to determine the exact cause of the crash, according to the unattributed statement. The investigation into its cause has focused on the two fuel-control switches that are located in the aircraft's cockpit, which investigators said were changed from the "run" position to "cutoff," according to CNN. "In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other, 'Why did he cut off'" the fuel supply to the engines, the report says. "The other pilot responded that he did not do so." The aircraft had attained a speed of 180 knots, or about 207 mph, when first one and then the other switches were changed to the cutoff position about a second apart, which caused the aircraft to lose its lift and crash, investigators said. The switches were returned to the "run" position, but it was too late, and one of the pilots called out, "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday," the report says. The flight was bound for London's Gatwick Airport but was airborne for only 32 seconds and crashed just a mile from the airport. The flight's captain was a 56-year-old male with more than 15,000 hours of flight experience, and the flight's first officer was a 32-year-old male with more than 3,400 hours of flight experience. The captain and first officer tested negative for intoxicating substances before the flight, the aircraft was in good condition and its weight was within acceptable limits, according to the preliminary report. The flight took off at 1:30 p.m. local time and was scheduled to land in London about five hours later. Crash victims include 169 from India, 53 from the United Kingdom, seven from Portugal and one from Canada. The lone survivor is from the United Kingdom and escaped through an opening in the fuselage. The aircraft was built at Boeing's Everett, Wash., facility, recorded its first flight in 2013 and was delivered to Air India in 2014. The 787 Dreamliner is Boeing's smallest wide-body commercial aircraft and holds up to 242 passengers and crew. The preliminary report was released 30 days after the crash in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization's guidelines, which requires receipt of such reports within 30 days of a fatal crash. Investigators from the United States and the United Kingdom are assisting the investigation.
Ammon
03-07-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees
Ammon News - Microsoft confirmed that it's laying off as many as 9,100 employees, or about 4 percent of its workforce, in yet another round of cuts this year, reports The Seattle Times. Employees in Microsoft's Xbox division, known as Microsoft Gaming, are being hit hard by these layoffs, although exact numbers and divisions are not yet known. Xbox leader Phil Spencer said in a message to the team, 'To position Gaming for enduring success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and follow Microsoft's lead in removing layers of management to increase agility and effectiveness.' Bloomberg reports that the now Microsoft-owned King division that makes Candy Crush is cutting about 10 percent of employees, or 200 people, while other units, like ZeniMax, have also confirmed they are cutting jobs. Microsoft is also laying off more than 70 people at its Forza Motorsport studio, Turn 10, as well as cancelling its Perfect Dark and Everwild games. The studio behind Perfect Dark, The Initiative, is also closing down as part of these layoffs. These major layoffs come less than two months after Microsoft announced it was cutting more than 6,000 employees, followed by an additional 305 reductions in early June. Microsoft employees have faced a series of layoffs over the past year, including a round of performance-based cuts that have seriously hit morale, according to multiple Microsoft employees I've spoken to. The Verge
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Energage Partners with The Seattle Times to Launch the 2026 Top Workplaces Award
Nominations now open for employer recognition program honoring Seattle-area companies EXTON, Pa., July 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energage, the HR technology company powering the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, today announced a new partnership with Seattle Times Media Solutions to bring the Top Workplaces awards to the greater Seattle area in 2026. This new collaboration marks the first Top Workplaces program in Washington State, offering local employers the opportunity to earn trusted, credible recognition for companies that prioritize people-first cultures and the workplace experience. Nominations will be accepted now through August 2025, and the winners will be announced in The Seattle Times and on the Top Workplaces website in early 2026. "We're thrilled to partner with The Seattle Times to spotlight companies where employees feel truly seen, heard, and valued," said Dan Kessler, President of Energage. "This partnership ensures that deserving employers across the region receive the visibility and credibility they've earned, helping them stand out to both top talent and customers." All organizations with 35 or more employees in the greater Seattle region are eligible to participate, including public, private, nonprofit, and government employers. There is no cost to nominate, participate, or win the award. Top Workplaces winners are determined by employee feedback collected through the confidential, science-backed Energage Workplace Survey. This trusted survey measures key culture drivers proven to predict organizational success and employee engagement, and it has been refined by insights from millions of employees across more than 70,000 organizations over the past two decades. "We are excited to launch the Top Workplaces program in partnership with Energage," said Amber Aldrich, Vice President of Advertising at The Seattle Times. "We're committed to serving our community, and this initiative gives us a powerful way to celebrate the organizations making the Seattle area a fantastic place to work. By shining a light on companies that prioritize their employees, we're not only providing valuable insights for job seekers but also fostering a stronger, more vibrant economic landscape for everyone." In addition to regional recognition, companies that participate may also be eligible for national Top Workplaces awards across culture excellence and industry categories — all based on the same single survey. To nominate your organization for the 2026 Seattle-area Top Workplaces award, visit About EnergageMaking the world a better place to work together.™Energage is an HR technology company on a mission to help organizations build and brand exceptional workplace cultures. We power the Top Workplaces employer recognition program and deliver actionable, research-backed employee survey insights that fuel professional growth and elevate employer brands. Our comprehensive talent experience platform combines cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and built-in personalization to cultivate cultures that boost engagement, improve retention, attract top talent, and drive better business results. Learn more at and About Seattle Times Media Solutions Seattle Times Media Solutions serves the Northwest with independent, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, as the region's most trusted news media company, dedicated to public service. They are the most-visited digital information source in Washington state and the second-largest newspaper on the West Coast. Founded in 1896 by Alden J. Blethen, The Seattle Times' stewardship is now led by the Blethen family's fourth and fifth generations, whose stewardship also includes the Yakima Herald-Republic and The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. View source version on Contacts Energage Media Contact Bob HelbigMedia Partnerships Seattle Times Media Contact Kelly HulinDirector, Advertising Saleskhulin@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Energage Partners with The Seattle Times to Launch the 2026 Top Workplaces Award
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energage, the HR technology company powering the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, today announced a new partnership with Seattle Times Media Solutions to bring the Top Workplaces awards to the greater Seattle area in 2026. This new collaboration marks the first Top Workplaces program in Washington State, offering local employers the opportunity to earn trusted, credible recognition for companies that prioritize people-first cultures and the workplace experience. Nominations will be accepted now through August 2025, and the winners will be announced in The Seattle Times and on the Top Workplaces website in early 2026. "We're thrilled to partner with The Seattle Times to spotlight companies where employees feel truly seen, heard, and valued," said Dan Kessler, President of Energage. "This partnership ensures that deserving employers across the region receive the visibility and credibility they've earned, helping them stand out to both top talent and customers." All organizations with 35 or more employees in the greater Seattle region are eligible to participate, including public, private, nonprofit, and government employers. There is no cost to nominate, participate, or win the award. Top Workplaces winners are determined by employee feedback collected through the confidential, science-backed Energage Workplace Survey. This trusted survey measures key culture drivers proven to predict organizational success and employee engagement, and it has been refined by insights from millions of employees across more than 70,000 organizations over the past two decades. "We are excited to launch the Top Workplaces program in partnership with Energage," said Amber Aldrich, Vice President of Advertising at The Seattle Times. "We're committed to serving our community, and this initiative gives us a powerful way to celebrate the organizations making the Seattle area a fantastic place to work. By shining a light on companies that prioritize their employees, we're not only providing valuable insights for job seekers but also fostering a stronger, more vibrant economic landscape for everyone." In addition to regional recognition, companies that participate may also be eligible for national Top Workplaces awards across culture excellence and industry categories — all based on the same single survey. To nominate your organization for the 2026 Seattle-area Top Workplaces award, visit About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is an HR technology company on a mission to help organizations build and brand exceptional workplace cultures. We power the Top Workplaces employer recognition program and deliver actionable, research-backed employee survey insights that fuel professional growth and elevate employer brands. Our comprehensive talent experience platform combines cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and built-in personalization to cultivate cultures that boost engagement, improve retention, attract top talent, and drive better business results. Learn more at and About Seattle Times Media Solutions Seattle Times Media Solutions serves the Northwest with independent, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, as the region's most trusted news media company, dedicated to public service. They are the most-visited digital information source in Washington state and the second-largest newspaper on the West Coast. Founded in 1896 by Alden J. Blethen, The Seattle Times' stewardship is now led by the Blethen family's fourth and fifth generations, whose stewardship also includes the Yakima Herald-Republic and The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
Sunday World
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Macklemore's US home robbed by masked raiders while he played gig in Ireland
The rapper was in Ireland for shows in Dublin and Cork The home of US star Macklemore was robbed by masked raiders while he played a concert in Ireland. The rapper, real name Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, was in Ireland for concerts in Dublin and Cork earlier this month when his Seattle home was robbed. TMZ have reported that his three children, Sloane Ava Simone (10), Colette Koala (7) and Hugo Jack (4) were in the $2.1million mansion with a nanny when two men broke into the home. Macklemore (Photo by) News in 90 Seconds - June 24th The two robbers, dressed in all black broke into the Capitol Hill mansion via a patio door, and sprayed the kid's minder in the face with bear mace, demaning: 'where are the jewels, b**ch?' The Seattle Times reports that the nanny said one intruder looked 'scared' after spraying her and helped to clean her eyes. She led the men to a bedroom where they stole thousands of dollars worth of jewellery, watches and shoes. The men then reportedly forced her to face a mirror with her hands up. They also stole her phone and threw her to the ground, one of whom put a boot on her neck. According to the police report, she was pinned against a wall after she began to scream. One of the men held her mouth shut before she bit him, causing him to let her go. Police said she fled through the bathroom and escaped the home before banging on a neighbour's door for help following the incident. When police responded to the scene, the men had already fled. Family members quickly arrived at the home, and the three young children, who were in bed during the raid and seemingly unharmed, were safely taken to a nearby residence.
