Musk draws scrutiny over SpaceX contracts

A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction

A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territory

World - ABC News - October 31

Why Space Startups Are Excited by Space Force’s New Rocket Contracts

The nation’s military space wing has opened bidding for new rocket launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion, and it’s aimed at ’emerging’ providers.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Huntington Ingalls' Shares Tumble on Outlook Cut, Navy Contract Delay

The biggest U.S. military shipbuilder pulled its five-year free cash-flow forecast amid uncertainty about a submarine contract, supply-chain disruption and the loss of experienced workers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday

The unionized machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13, halting most of Boeing's aircraft production.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Boeing machinists' union leaders back new contract, call for Monday vote

Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.

From the archives: House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses the "Contract with America"

House Speaker Newt Gingrich joined Face the Nation in 1995 to discuss his plans for the "Contract with America," a series of legislative measures meant to shrink the size of the federal government.

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Rachel Reeves defiant after historic tax and spend Budget

Verdict of markets will be critical for UK chancellor’s plans to increase government borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

How much Kuminga, Warriors reportedly were apart in contract talks

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors reportedly were $5 million apart in contract extension talks before failing to agree to a deal before the Oct. 21 deadline.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Snell unsurprisingly opts out of Giants contract, becomes free agent

Blake Snell officially opted out of the second year of his San Francisco Giants contract and is an MLB free agent this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Yankees' Gerrit Cole opts out of contract; team expected to retain ace by adding to current deal

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole reportedly opted out of his nine-year, $324 million contract with four years still remaining, but New York is expected to keep the right-hander by adding one more year to ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Report: Ray declines opt-out in Giants contract to remain with team

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray reportedly declined the opt-out in his Giants contract and will remain with San Francisco for at least two more seasons.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils

Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profits

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Boeing workers vote on new contract that could end strike

The workers rejected two previous contract offers from Boeing.

Boeing workers to vote on third contract agreement that could end strike

The 33,000 workers who have been on strike since September could return to work this week. Boeing workers will vote on a third contract agreement on Monday that could end a seven-week strike that ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Boeing machinists accept labor contract, ending 7-week strike

Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.

Boeing strike ends after workers agree to new contract

33,000 Boeing workers could be back on the job as soon as Wednesday after they voted to accept the planemaker's latest contract offer, ending a 7-week strike. The new deal includes a 38% wage ...

Bruins sign forward Tyler Johnson to one-year contract

Tyler Johnson is officially in the mix for the Bruins after signing a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Original Six club.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Workers Approve New Boeing Contract, Ending Crippling Strike

Striking machinists accepted a new contract raising wages by 39 percent, but enduring bitterness will complicate Boeing’s efforts to rebuild its battered corporate culture and flawed production ...

Business - Inc. - November 5

Meet the startup that just won the Pentagon’s first AI defense contract

The Pentagon awards its first-ever generative AI defense contract worth $1.8M to Jericho Security, targeting deepfake attacks and AI-powered threats against military personnel including drone pilots.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 5

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