NASA clears Blue Origin, Sierra Space's 'Orbital Reef' station for design phase
The agency's review, conducted between mid-June and mid-July, found that Orbital Reef's design is feasible, achievable and ready for the next phase of development.
Maine lobster fishing union drops part of lawsuit against federal government over whale restrictions
The Maine Lobstering Union has dropped part of its lawsuit against the federal government regarding new restrictions that protect whales.
Boeing's first manned spaceflight to International Space Station delayed to next year
NASA and Boeing announced Thursday that the first crewed launch aboard the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station will take place next year.
Inflation Reduction Act will have 'virtually no impact' on global temperature: Bjorn Lomborg
Copenhagen Consensus President Bjorn Lomborg said the United States' Inflation Reduction Act will have little impact on climate change because the vast majority of emissions come from China, India, and Africa.
Inflation law tax credits to brighten platinum prices
The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed by President Biden is expected to bolster platinum prices through clean vehicle tax credits and incentives for green hydrogen.
Turkey prices expected to surge this Thanksgiving, experts warn
Commodity analysts warn sky-high turkey prices will only get worse as Thanksgiving approaches after millions of birds were destroyed due to avian flu.
Boeing and Northrop join White House-backed program to increase advanced manufacturing
Boeing and Northrop are joining a White House-backed compact to help increase the number of advanced manufacturing programs across the U.S.
'Jurassic World' actress Bryce Dallas Howard says she was paid 'so much less' than co-lead Chris Pratt
Bryce Dallas Howard says she was paid significantly less than initial reports as "Jurassic World" co-lead Chris Pratt earned at least $2 million more.
Rare documents signed by presidents, historic figures hit auction block
University Archives is holding an online auction titled “Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books,” which starts on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The auction has 537 lots in a variety of categories.
Mars Wrigley apologizes to China over Snickers ad that called Taiwan a country
The Mars Wrigley candy manufacturing company apologized to China after it ran ads suggesting that Taiwan is an independent country and not part of China.
Elon Musk sets record straight on private airport
Elon Musk, the billionaire who heads Tesla and SpaceX, says he is not planning to build his own private airport near Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
Kodiak Cakes donates proceeds from limited-edition products to grizzly bear, wildlife conservation
Power breakfast brand Kodiak Cakes is teaming up with Vital Ground Foundation to donate funds to conserving grizzly bear habitats in the Rocky Mountain West.
Manchin-Schumer bill would reinstate tax on imported oil and petroleum products
A bill spearheaded by Sens. Schumer and Manchin and supported by Biden would reinstate an excise tax on oil imports, which critics say will be passed on to consumers.
Flightradar 24: Pelosi's plane to Taiwan most watched of all time with more than 700,000 following
The plane believed to be carrying U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei, Taiwan, was the most followed all time on Flightradar24, the website announced Tuesday.
West Virginia treasurer rips top banks for blacklisting fossil fuels: 'This is what powers the country'
West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore detailed the attack on fossil fuels in his state on Fox News Channel's 'Fox & Friends,' Monday, explaining his pushback against top banks.
Blue Origin's sixth suborbital human launch scheduled for Aug. 4
Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin will launch its sixth crewed flight aboard the New Shepard vessel into outer space on Thursday.
Beef prices set to surge further as farmers sell off cattle herds
New USDA data shows cattle farmers are culling their herds amid drought conditions and soaring input costs. Analysts say higher beef prices will follow.
Manchin-Schumer spending bill targets tax loophole favored by investors
The tax, climate and health care proposal outlined by Democrats this week would close a popular tax loophole used by private equity and hedge fund managers.
World Economic Forum calls to reduce private vehicles by eliminating 'ownership'
The World Economic Forum is calling for a reduction in ownership of private vehicles in attempt to counter global reliance on critical metals.
Buzz Aldrin's moon-flown Apollo 11 jacket sells for record $2.8M
A bidder has paid nearly $2.8 million at auction for a jacket worn by astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the historic first mission to the moon's surface in 1969.