SpaceX Starlink has 2,500 airplanes under contract after United megadeal, director says

SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds

Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.

Tech - Wired - October 17

SpaceX Wants Starlink Data Speeds to be 10X Faster

The internet satellite network wants FCC permission to tweak some technical specs to achieve broadband-fast data speeds, which could change how remote businesses use the internet.

Business - Inc. - October 16

SpaceX Asked Starlink Suppliers to Leave Taiwan Amid Tensions With China

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs at defence and space unit

Planned reductions are a response to cost increases and stiffening competition

Business - Financial Times - October 16

SpaceX Gets $734 Million National Security Satellite Launch Contract

If you need proof that the space industry has undergone huge upheaval, check out the win SpaceX—still technically a startup—has just pulled off, beating big name opposition to a huge paycheck.

Business - Inc. - October 21

UK momentum on Ukraine has dropped under Labour, Ben Wallace says

Former Tory defence minister says leadership of Sunak era is lacking and bureaucracy is holding up equipment. Momentum on Ukraine has “dropped back” since Labour took office, according to the ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch

Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.

Secret Service agents are pushed to the brink, acting director says after critical report

The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday he was concerned about the morale of his overworked agents.

2 pilots killed when WWII-era plane crashes after takeoff in Finland

Two German men have died when their World War II-era airplane crashed and caught fire in southern Finland minutes after takeoff

World - ABC News - October 17

NASA Astronaut Released From Hospital After ‘Medical Issue’

Three NASA astronauts and a fourth from the Russian space agency returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Friday morning in a SpaceX capsule.

Science - The New York Times - October 26

ICE's $2 Million Contract With a Spyware Vendor Is Under White House Review

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's contract with Paragon Solutions faces scrutiny over whether it complies with the Biden administration's executive order on spyware, WIRED has learned.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Grammy Awards to Move to ABC Under New 10-Year Contract

The Grammys will move from CBS to ABC.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Crew of SpaceX Dragon capsule taken to medical facility after return to Earth

NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. ...

Don’t let under-18s join pop bands, says leading songwriter after Liam Payne’s death

Guy Chambers among industry figures calling for changes in wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death. Under-18s should not be pushed into pop stardom, one of the UK’s leading songwriters has ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

USMNT grades: After Mauricio Pochettino's first window, USA Soccer has a long way to go under its new manager

A 2-0 loss to Mexico underscored the shallow nature of America's playing pool after a handful of top players missed out

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Van Nistelrooy in dark over Manchester United future under Amorim

Interim boss says he hasn’t heard from new manager ‘Let him focus on Braga’ says Van Nistelrooy Ruud van Nistelrooy revealed he is yet to hear from Rúben Amorim regarding his future after ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Martha Stewart is an 'unreliable narrator' but also 'a visionary,' documentary director says

R.J. Cutler, the director of Netflix's 'Martha,' discussed his film about the lifestyle guru and businesswoman and how he isn't bothered by her criticism of it.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

York Theater Artistic Director Out After ‘Hurtful’ Diversity Comments

James Morgan, who has been with the small New York theater company for 50 years, blamed the effects of a stroke for his behavior.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

How much will Arsenal miss Edu after sporting director's shock departure?

Edu has successfully overseen Arsenal's transfers for the past five years. Why is he leaving so unexpectedly, and what will the Gunners do now?

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.

BetMGM cuts under prop bets on NBA players on 2-way or 10-day contracts

BetMGM Sportsbook will no longer accept NBA proposition under bets on players on two-way or 10-day contracts

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Space stocks rise after SpaceX captures booster in fifth Starship flight test

For the first time, SpaceX used mechanical arms dubbed “chopsticks” on the launch tower to capture the Starship rocket booster.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

SpaceX takes step toward developing reusable rockets after successful launch and recovery

SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after ...

SpaceX’s Starship Test, Weeks After the Last One, Highlights Rapid Changes in the Space Industry

SpaceX tested its giant rocket in mid-October, making a historic ‘catch’ of the spacecraft for reuse. Another launch is planned for Nov. 18, while, its rocket rivals move forward slowly, step by step.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Tesla software under investigation after collisions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) software on Thursday after the system was reportedly involved in four ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Sources: Amorim set for United job; mid-Nov. start

Rúben Amorim is set to take charge of Manchester United during the November international break, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Sources: Amorim to have say on United renewals

Manchester United will give new head coach Rúben Amorim a say before making contract decisions on players approaching the end of their deals, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

United's Mazraoui trains after heart procedure

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has returned to training after undergoing a heart procedure.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

United players 'not happy' after Fenerbahce draw

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has branded their 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League "a big disappointment."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Man United great Alex Ferguson to step down as club ambassador in latest change under Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his lucrative role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Man United's mess under INEOS: Player frustration, staff cuts, bad results and more

From the long-overdue stadium renovations to managerial decisions and transfer policy, all is not well at Man United. How is the new club leadership addressing these issues?

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Boeing strike to continue after workers reject new contract

According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), 64% of workers voted to reject the new contract.

Boeing Strike Extended After Union Workers Reject New Contract

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

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

Boeing machinists end strike after approving labor contract with 38% raises

The vote is the third time since September that Boeing's machinists are considering a new labor deal.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

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 ...

UK government should consider suing Post Office ex-directors over scandal, says Alan Bates

Victim of Horizon IT scandal says former executives failed in their duties

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Acting Secret Service Director says former President Trump getting presidential-level security detail

In an exclusive interview with NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell, Acting Director Ronald Rowe says that in the wake of two assassination attempts, former President Trump’s “protection is commensurate with the ...

U.S., China trade tariffs escalating would be 'costly for everybody,' IMF deputy director says

An escalation of tensions around trade and tariffs would have economic consequences around the world, Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the IMF, said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

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