Polaris Dawn mission launch date, details
Polaris Dawn commander Jared Isaacman during spacesuit testing. John Kraus / Polaris Program SpaceX is preparing to launch its next private mission by the end of the month, featuring the first attempt to have the astronauts step out into space. The Polaris Dawn mission — the first of three flights billionaire and Shift4 founder Jared […]
Disney-Fox-WBD sports streaming bundle blocked from launching by judge due to ‘near-monopolistic’ control
The media companies’ Venu Sports streaming bundle is being blocked a week before its planned debut.
Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept
Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept EV Cadillac DETROIT — General Motors on Friday revealed a new all-electric Cadillac concept car designed to preview how the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-Series vehicles relevant for EVs. The vehicle is called “Opulent Velocity.” True to the name, Cadillac says it’s a balance of ultra-luxury and performance for […]
‘Not tipping 20% makes you look like a fascist’: Why has tipping, once branded as un-American and anti-democratic, become such a hot political issue?
Tipped workers may comprise only 2.5% of the workforce, but all of us are tippers.
Byron Allen draws ABC, CBS and NBC ire with late payments
Byron Allen, founder, chairman, and CEO of Entertainment Studios and Allen Media Group, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 2, 2022. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Broadcast stations owned by Byron Allen — the media mogul who has expressed public interest in buying various media […]
Nvidia’s stock sees biggest weekly gain in 15 months, snaps a long losing streak
Nvidia bulls have come back with a vengeance, as they have propelled the semiconductor maker and lead artificial-intelligence play’s stock to its best weekly performance in over a year.
Judge temporarily blocks Venu sports streamer, siding with Fubo
A detail view of a broadcast camera is seen with the NFL crest and ESPN Monday Night Football logo on it during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2021. Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images A U.S. judge temporarily blocked media […]
UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging
UAW President Shawn Fain chairs the 2023 Special Elections Collective Bargaining Convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 27, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain ratcheted up criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a video Friday afternoon, accusing the chief executive of price gouging consumers and failing to […]
Kamala Harris wants to ban grocery-store price gouging. Is that happening in the first place?
Some large grocery chains have kept prices high despite leveled-off production costs, according to the Harris campaign.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is highest-grossing R-rated film of all time
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds star in Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Disney The trio of Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy has captured lightning in a bottle with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” As of Thursday, the Disney and Marvel film is the highest-grossing R-rated title of all time, surpassing Warner Bros.’ “Joker.” With $516.8 million […]
