Turbulent Times

Boeing is under fire yet again. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( [Wake-Up Call] [by Katie Couric Media] March 14, 2024 Good morning. We begin at Kensington Palace, where [experts help us make sense of the Kate Middleton drama]( and a spicy op-ed digs into [why we’re so obsessed with this story](. Then, we’ve got the details of [Olivia Munn’s breast cancer revelation]( and [the true tale behind TV’s buzziest feud](. But first: Boeing is once again under the microscope after the sudden death of a whistleblower. Here’s [a deeper look at the manufacturer's recent controversies](.   In the News [Plane flying against dark clouds]( Getty Images Turbulent Times Boeing is facing major scrutiny in light of the death of one of its whistleblowers, John Barnett. The 62-year-old, who had worked for the plane manufacturer for 32 years, was found dead on Saturday after an apparent suicide. Investigators are still looking into the tragedy. Barnett was locked in a legal battle with the company, claiming that it had retaliated against him for raising safety concerns. A few days later, at least 50 passengers were injured when a 787-9 aircraft heading from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, abruptly froze mid-air. The disturbing incident is just the latest in the fraught year for the company. In January, a door plug blew off of one its 737 Max 9 jets, leaving a gaping hole in the plane. Here’s a look at [some of the shocking claims against the aerospace giant]( and its past legal woes. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fboeing-whistleblower-found-dead%2F   More Stories [Protesters gather on Capitol Hill carrying signs in support of TikTok]( Getty Images Media: A bill that could lead to TikTok being banned from the U.S. passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. It now heads to the Senate, where some senators have expressed concerns about the legislation's current wording. Meanwhile, former CNN anchor Don Lemon says his deal with X is off after a tense — but he stresses, respectful — interview with Elon Musk. Trans rights: An Oklahoma medical examiner has concluded that Nex Benedict, the 16-year-old trans student whose death the day after they were beaten in a school bathroom sparked national outrage, died by suicide. [The cause was identified]( as combined toxicity from diphenhydramine and fluoxetine. Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, said: "It remains imperative that school environments reject bullying in all its forms.” RIP: Paul Alexander, who spent most of the last 70 years inside an iron lung — a huge metal cylinder that simulates breathing — has died at 78. Alexander developed polio at 6 years old, at the height of the U.S. epidemic. He was left paralyzed and unable to breathe independently, but defied expectations to become a lawyer and author. Health: Olivia Munn has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year — after having a normal mammogram. The 43-year-old, who's since had a double mastectomy, says her cancer would have been missed if her doctor hadn't [calculated her lifetime risk (here's how to do that).]( Speaking of getting checked, model and entrepreneur Christie Brinkley has shared she was diagnosed with skin cancer, but is doing well as it was caught early.   Royal Dispatch [Kate Middleton looks to the left; behind her are newspapers with headlines about her recent Photoshop debacle]( Getty Images / KCM Can’t look away from the royal news? We can’t exactly camp outside Kensington Palace and wait for updates, so we’ve got the next best thing. Underneath the surface: We wanted to step outside the American POV, so we tapped two experts from across the pond to shed light on [the deeper implications of Kate’s Photoshop controversy](. Hot take: Wondering [why, exactly, the world is transfixed]( by Kate Middleton’s recovery? A new op-ed from KCM associate editor Caro Burke traces a connection between this current saga and our other social media obsession: tradwives.   Extra Credit Stranger than fiction: Capote vs. The Swans may have wrapped, but if you can't get enough of this scandalous group, here’s [the real-life who’s who]( of the famous beef that inspired the show. Thicken up: Maintain your mane with our guide on [what to do about thinning hair](, featuring a treatment that's been shown to get results in as little as three to six months. I’m with the band: Apple Watch makes it easy to track your health, your steps, and your messages, and it’s just as simple to match the tech to your outfit. From Target to Tory Burch, here are [the best straps to update your look](.   Spring Forward Spring styles are dropping just in time for this warm weather. We forecast chic looks ahead: Check out [this season’s hottest trends]( and how to wear them, like [this practical and elevated bucket bag]( from Veronica Beard. [Veronica beard canvas and leather bucket bag on pink and blue floral background]( [YOUR WARDROBE REFRESH AWAITS](   [Ripple Effect by Katie Couric Media]( Thanks for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! If you have questions or comments, drop us a line at info@katiecouric.com. See you tomorrow! [Alternate text] Update your preferences or [unsubscribe]( If you buy something through this email, KCM may earn a commission. Katie Couric Media, 75 Varick St, Ste 12, New York, NY - 10013-1917 Copyright © 2023 Katie Couric Media, All rights reserved.