In an exciting turn of events, the Pentagon announced the first set of winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes. Among the successful companies was Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, marking their debut in this particular arena. The National Security Space Launch program, with a budget of $5.6 billion, awarded contracts to Blue Origin, SpaceX
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During GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting, chaos ensued as computer servers crashed due to overwhelming interest in the stream, according to a customer service representative for the hosting company. The meeting, set to start at 11 a.m. ET, was scheduled to be hosted on ComputerShare. However, many individuals trying to access the event were met with
Major League Eating shocked fans and competitors alike with the recent announcement that they will be parting ways with the legendary Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. The decision comes as a surprise to many, especially considering Chestnut’s impressive track record as a 16-time champion
The United Auto Workers (UAW) President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation aims to uncover whether Fain has abused his power as the union president and if there have been any acts of corruption within the union’s leadership. The court filing reveals accusations of obstruction and
Delta Air Lines recently announced its plans to introduce premium economy service on its transcontinental flights starting in September. This move is part of the airline’s strategy to cater to customers who are willing to pay extra for enhanced comfort and perks during their travel experience. Premium economy has become a popular class of service
Recently, a panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration recommended Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab for full approval in the United States. This recommendation marks a significant milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, offering new hope to patients and their families who are impacted by this devastating condition. Alzheimer’s disease affects
Disney’s theme parks have always been a place of magic and wonder, but as times change, so do the attractions. Recently, there has been a shift towards incorporating more relevant and fan-favorite intellectual properties into the existing rides and theme parks. One of the most exciting developments is the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has recently acquired a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is now planning to advocate for leadership changes within the company. The fund believes that Southwest has shifted from being a “best-in-class” airline to becoming one of the biggest underperformers in the industry. In order to address this issue,
In a groundbreaking development, Moderna has revealed the success of its combination vaccine, which targets both Covid-19 and the flu in a recent late-stage trial. This innovative approach has proven to be more effective than existing standalone shots for these viruses, setting a new standard in the world of vaccination. By merging two crucial vaccines
Who do we envision ourselves becoming? The big framing question, “Who do we envision ourselves becoming?” was written in wide black marker on a large flip chart and placed at the front of the room for easy viewing. I introduced the question and gave some context. The ten local leaders stared blankly at it. The