SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket recently suffered an inflight failure during the “Starlink Group 9-3” mission, leading to the grounding of the vehicle for an investigation. This incident is a rare misfire for the workhorse rocket, which has been on a successful run for nearly a decade. The rocket’s lower first stage performed as expected, but
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In a recent CNBC interview, Commissioner Roger Goodell unveiled the National Football League’s plans to potentially allow minority private equity ownership for its 32 teams, with a cap of up to 10%. This marks a significant shift in the league’s ownership policies, as it aims to adapt to the changing landscape of sports economics. Goodell
A bipartisan group of senators, including Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, recently announced a renewed effort to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. The reasoning behind this proposal is that lawmakers should not be allowed to profit off of information that is exclusive to them, giving them an unfair advantage in investing. The proposed
House Democrats recently gathered for a closed-door meeting to discuss the future of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. The meeting took place following Biden’s lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which raised concerns among party members about the viability of his candidacy. The debate in question occurred in June and has since sparked
NASCAR recently made headlines by unveiling a prototype electric race car, marking a significant shift towards sustainability within the organization. This initiative, in partnership with ABB, aims to reduce emissions and electrify aspects of the sport, aligning with NASCAR’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero operating emissions by 2035. The introduction of the “ABB NASCAR EV
President Joe Biden is facing a crucial week where he must convince voters of his ability to defeat President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. The pressure is mounting as Democratic lawmakers, strategists, and donors have been vocal about their concerns following Biden’s lackluster debate performance. With the House and Senate back in session, the
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recently granted former President Donald Trump’s request for further briefing on the issue of presidential immunity in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. This decision comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s immunity from prosecution for some conduct as president in the federal election interference case. The
Tesla’s stock price saw a significant rise on Friday, managing to erase its year-to-date loss and bring its weekly gain to 27%. This surge propelled the stock to close at $251.55, representing a stark contrast to its low of $138.80 in April. The recent rally in Tesla’s stock price was ignited by a better-than-expected deliveries
In the world of competitive eating, there is always a new top dog waiting to take the mantle. Patrick Bertoletti recently claimed victory at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, dethroning the 16-time winner Joey Chestnut. Bertoletti devoured an impressive 58 hot dogs in the 10-minute event, securing the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt in the men’s
The recent Federal Reserve meeting in June revealed that while inflation is moving in the right direction, it is not doing so quickly enough for officials to consider lowering interest rates. The participants expressed their need for more favorable data to increase their confidence in the sustainability of inflation moving towards the targeted 2 percent.