‘Polio Paul’ Alexander, 78, Dies After 70 years in Iron Lung

TL/DR - Paul Alexander, a lawyer and author who lived most of his 78-year life in an iron lung due to polio, has passed away. Despite his condition, he graduated college, earned a law degree, and practiced as a courtroom attorney for 30 years. Alexander was also a vocal advocate for polio vaccination and utilized platforms like TikTok, where he…

Boeing Whistleblower Raising Quality Issues Found Dead

TL/DR - John Barnett, a former Boeing quality manager and a significant whistle-blower regarding manufacturing practices at Boeing's 787 Dreamliner factory, was found dead in an apparent suicide. Barnett had filed a complaint against Boeing in 2017 under the AIR21 Whistleblower Protection Program, alleging retaliation against him for making…