FAA approves SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches

FAA approves SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches

A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission on January 31, 2023 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. SpaceX The Federal Aviation Administration has approved SpaceX to resume flights of its mainstay Falcon 9 rocket after a brief grounding, with Elon Musk’s company planning to launch its next mission carrying satellites as soon as … Read more

Olympics opening ceremony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

Olympics opening ceremony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

PARIS — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics. Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, said there were short-notice cancellations and delays of … Read more

Olympics opening ceremony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

Olympics opening ceremony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

PARIS — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics. Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, said there were short-notice cancellations and delays of … Read more

GM’s newest sports car tops 1,000 horsepower

GM’s newest sports car tops 1,000 horsepower

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe with ZTK Performance Package. DETROIT — General Motors’ newest Chevrolet Corvette will be the most powerful version of the American sports car ever produced — and it’s not even close. The Detroit automaker said Thursday the 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will be powered by a twin-turbocharged, 5.5-liter, V8 engine capable … Read more

Boeing’s crewed Starliner flight won’t return until August

Boeing’s crewed Starliner flight won’t return until August

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is pictured docked to the International Space Station. NASA Boeing’s crew spacecraft Starliner will stay docked with the International Space Station into August, NASA confirmed on Thursday, as the mission remains on hold while the company and agency study problems that arose early in the flight. Starliner capsule “Calypso,” which carried NASA … Read more

Vegas transit system first in U.S. to fully deploy AI scan for weapons

Vegas transit system first in U.S. to fully deploy AI scan for weapons

A sign promoting safety is seen on the Regional Transportation Commission 109 Maryland Parkway bus in Las Vegas Thursday, June 8, 2023. Las Vegas Review-journal | Tribune News Service | Getty Images On your next visit to Vegas, an extra set of eyes will be watching you if you decide to hop onto the local … Read more

Ford, GM, Stellantis stocks fall after disappointing earnings reports

Ford, GM, Stellantis stocks fall after disappointing earnings reports

A Ford Bronco on display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024.  Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT – Ford Motor is leading a decline in major U.S. automotive stocks this week amid disappointing results and investor skepticism around future performance. Shares of Ford were off by more than 17% in early … Read more

American Airlines (AAL) earnings Q2 2024

American Airlines (AAL) earnings Q2 2024

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing from Phoenix on June 28, 2024 in San Diego, California.  Kevin Carter | Getty Images American Airlines is forecasting a drop in unit revenue of as much as 4.5% for the third quarter as high demand failed to make … Read more

Southwest Airlines (LUV) earnings Q2 2024

Southwest Airlines (LUV) earnings Q2 2024

Southwest Airlines airplanes are serviced at their gates at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Thursday forecast a potential drop in unit revenue for the third quarter as an oversupplied U.S. market has forced airlines to discount tickets … Read more

Southwest to get rid of open seating, offer extra legroom in biggest shift in its history

Southwest to get rid of open seating, offer extra legroom in biggest shift in its history

A Southwest commercial airliner takes off from Las Vegas on Feb. 8, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and will offer extra legroom seats on its airplanes as mounting pressure on the carrier to increase revenue prompts the biggest changes to its business model in its 53 years of flying. … Read more