NFT sales volume surges to $2.5 billion in 2021 first half
The market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) surged to new highs in the second quarter, with $2.5 billion in sales so far this year, up from just $13.7 million in the first half of 2020, marketplace data showed.
Tropical Storm Elsa delays SpaceX Dragon undocking from International Space Station
The planned undocking of SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station has been delayed due to Tropical Storm Elsa.
Cash-laden companies are on a mergers and acquisitions spree
Businesses spent $1.74 trillion on mergers and acquisitions involving U.S. companies during the first six months of the year—the highest amount in more than four decades—as finance chiefs tapped into cheap funding options to acquire technologies, services and other assets.
Facebook, Twitter, Google threaten to quit Hong Kong over proposed data laws
Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc., and Alphabet Inc.'s Google have privately warned the Hong Kong government that they could stop offering their services in the city if authorities proceed with planned changes to data-protection laws that could make them liable for the malicious sharing of individuals' information online.
Justice Department hiring antitrust lawyers for ‘US vs Google’
The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking “highly qualified attorneys” that it wants to serve as trail attorneys as it takes on Google.
Target, Walgreens close early due to thefts in California stores
Retailers like Target and Walgreens are closing early amid increased theft, crime, reports suggest.
Your flight was delayed/canceled. Now what?
The stress of having to find a backup plan to get to one's destination is being felt by customers who have booked flights from various major U.S. carriers.
Elon Musk takes aim at ULA, says parent company Lockheed 'darkened the skies with lobbyists'
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk is continuing his criticism of the United Launch Association for accepting government money.
American Airlines passenger uses emergency exit to jump onto tarmac after flight delayed, canceled
Flight 2396, traveling from Charlotte to Thurgood Marshall Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Maryland, was canceled Thursday even after passengers had already boarded the plane.
NYC woman attacked during ‘white glove delivery’ of Macy’s mattress: suit
A Queens woman selected the “white glove delivery service” when she purchased a $2,400 mattress at Macy’s Herald Square — only to be sexually assaulted by the deliveryman after the retail giant subcontracted the job to a day laborer from an unlicensed trucking company, a new lawsuit charges.
Facebook asks: Are your friends becoming extremists?
Facebook Inc (FB.O) is starting to warn some users they might have seen "extremist content" on the social media site, the company said on Thursday.
Boeing shares slide as cargo plane lands in Pacific Ocean off Hawaii coast
A cargo version of a Boeing 737 jet reportedly landed in the water off West Oahu, Hawaii, on Friday with two people on board.
Ford sales plummet in June amid chip shortage
Ford reported a 26.9% drop in June sales as it deals with inventory issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A semiconductor shortage is the main problem it faces.
Billionaire space race: Richard Branson aiming for July 11 launch date, 9 days ahead of Jeff Bezos
Virgin Galactic announced Thursday that the launch window for its first fully crewed spaceflight opens July 11, and founder Richard Branson will be onboard.
Lyft, Uber facing dozens of sexual assault, harassment lawsuits
In terms of the type of sexual assault allegations, the law firm claims that it ranges from inappropriate and sexual comments while passengers are locked in the car to kidnapping and rape.
Former Microsoft security boss on working with Bill Gates, what he sees as biggest threats to US
While some CEOs may prefer to be protected by guards "coming out with sunglasses and earpieces," Bill Gates typically did not want such a look, said Mike Howard, who ran the billionaire’s security detail before being elevated to the position of chief security officer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants Ford to build electric cars in Austria
Arnold Schwarzenegger asked Ford CEO Jim Farley to consider opening an automobile plant in Austria during a climate conference he was hosting in Vienna on Thursday.
Jeff Bezos picks female aerospace pioneer, 82, to launch into space with him
Jeff Bezoses, Amazon CEO and founder of aerospace company Blue Origin, has selected an 82-year-old female aerospace pioneer to travel to space with him on July 20.
Walgreens administered 25M COVID-19 vaccines, sees pace slowing
Walgreens administered 25M COVID-19 vaccines and tells investors the pace will slow in the coming weeks and months.
Bobby Bonilla Day: Mets make annual payment to retired All-Star
New York Mets and baseball fans in general painstakingly honor July 1 of each year as “Bobby Bonilla Day” thanks to the old regime’s decision on the retired outfielder’s contract in 2000.


















