Willie Mays, the legendary baseball Hall of Famer and two-time MVP, has passed away at the age of 93. Mays, who began his career in the Negro Leagues, is celebrated as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, having played for the New York and San Francisco Giants before concluding his career with the New York Mets in 1973. The PBS NewsHour plans to provide further coverage of his death in the coming days.

In other news, the UN Security Council has called for Sudan's paramilitary forces to cease their siege of a city that endangers over one million residents. As the presidential election approaches in less than five months, the latest PBS News, NPR, and Marist poll results will be analyzed, alongside a new investigation into how some universities benefit from land taken from Indigenous peoples.

In a significant congressional hearing, outgoing Boeing CEO David Calhoun faced intense scrutiny regarding the company's safety culture and quality control practices. This marked his first appearance before Congress since a series of safety incidents, including a mid-flight failure involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9. During the hearing, Calhoun expressed remorse and acknowledged the need for improvement within Boeing, stating that the company is committed to enhancing safety and transparency.

However, family members of victims from the 737 MAX crashes expressed frustration, demanding accountability and criminal charges against those responsible for the tragedies. Lawmakers from both parties voiced concerns about Boeing's ongoing safety issues, with some questioning whether the company prioritized profits over safety in its competition with Airbus.

As Calhoun prepares to leave his position at the end of the year, the future leadership of Boeing remains uncertain, with no clear successor identified. The company faces a challenging path ahead as it attempts to restore its reputation and safety culture amidst ongoing scrutiny and potential competition from emerging aviation companies.