SUMMARY: Investigators have revealed the cause of a Boeing 737 door blowing off mid-air last year: an emergency exit door plug was improperly bolted after routine rivet replacement. The NTSB blamed Boeing for poor practices and inadequate training, and the FAA for oversight failures. This system failure nearly caused disaster on an Alaska Airlines flight over Oregon, though no one died. The bolts removed were never properly replaced, as the only technician qualified for this was on vacation. The NTSB also urged the FAA to ban infants on adults’ laps during flights due to safety concerns raised by the incident.

Investigators are breaking down what caused the door to blow off the Boeing 737.

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SUMMARY: The new Learning Trail at Taylor Farm Park in Henrico offers a unique educational experience for preschool-aged children and their families. Designed to promote learning wherever you go, the trail features interactive signs with games and activities that engage young kids. This addition aims to provide an enjoyable and educational outdoor environment, encouraging children to explore and learn in nature. The Learning Trail is a valuable resource for families seeking fun, hands-on learning opportunities while enjoying the park’s natural setting. It embodies the goal that learning can happen anytime and anywhere.

Taylor Farm Park introduces new ‘Born Learning Trail”
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SUMMARY: The heat index could reach or exceed 110 degrees this afternoon, prompting an excessive heat warning across most of Virginia and the Carolinas. Temperatures are expected around 99 to 101 degrees today, near the record of 102. Despite mostly sunny skies, a slight haze may slightly lower temperatures. Moist soil moisture and a strong high-pressure system contribute to the intense heat. Isolated showers or storms may occur late tonight and tomorrow afternoon, with a marginal risk for severe storms featuring gusty winds and heavy downpours. Temperatures and humidity will remain high but may gradually decline over the next several days.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the Piedmont and Tidewater until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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