50501

Comments

Comments

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/45726560

Zelensky's statement comes shortly after US President Donald Trump hailed a meeting between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin as "highly productive".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ordering the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media, a move that would draw fierce opposition internationally and within Israel.

It would mark a stunning escalation of the nearly 22-month war in the territory that has already been largely destroyed and where experts say famine is unfolding. It would put the lives of countless Palestinians and about 20 living hostages at risk, and deepen Israel’s already stark international isolation.

The board determined the primary contributing factors were OceanGate’s inadequate design, certification, maintenance and inspection process for the Titan. Other factors cited in the report include a toxic workplace culture at OceanGate, an inadequate domestic and international regulatory framework for submersible operations and vessels of novel design, and an ineffective whistleblower process under the Seaman’s Protection Act.

The board also found OceanGate failed to properly investigate and address known hull anomalies following its 2022 Titanic expedition. Investigators determined the Titan’s real-time monitoring system generated data that should have been analyzed and acted on during the 2022 Titanic expedition. However, OceanGate did not take any action related to the data, conduct any preventative maintenance or properly store the Titan during the extended off season before its 2023 Titanic expedition.

Comments

In January 2018, he outlined his concerns again to Stockton Rush. This time Rush asked him to complete an inspection of the vessel.

...

"I formulated a report and I sent it out to all the directors in the company."

The following day he was summoned to a meeting with Rush and several other Oceangate employees.

...

To Lochridge's surprise, immediately after this meeting he was fired.

...

In March, Oceangate asked Lochridge to drop the OSHA complaint - and demanded he pay $10,000 for legal costs. Lochridge declined.

Then in July 2018, Oceangate sued Lochridge - and his wife Carole - for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and theft, amongst other allegations. The following month, Lochridge countersued for unfair dismissal.

...

In December 2018, under increasing pressure from Oceangate's lawyers, Lochridge and his wife took the decision to drop the case.

This meant the legal proceedings were settled, and as part of this agreement Lochridge withdrew his complaint at OSHA. OSHA stopped its investigation and also notified the US Coast guard that the complaint had been suspended. Lochridge also signed a non-disclosure agreement.

Back in June, we in Springfield, MO got video of White Supremacists using a Penske truck. We got Penske's attention enough for them to issue a statement of it being "unacceptable." Think they'll issue anything for ICE??

Contact Penske. Demand accountability. If they are going to pick a side, which seems clear, let them know they've chosen... poorly.

Originally Posted By u/ModernRobespierre At 2025-08-07 12:16:53 PM | Source

https://bsky.app/profile/briantylercohen.bsky.social/post/3lvk5gjb6nk2c

"Abbott orders arrest of Democrats who fled Texas" https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5435617-texas-democrats-flee-state/

Comments