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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Rocket Launch Could Give SpaceX Some Competition

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82

In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID, flu and RSV

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds

ABC News - Jan. 11

Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development

Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Zuckerberg says Biden officials would 'scream,' 'curse' at Meta team over COVID takedown requests

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Biden administration officials would “scream” and “curse” at his employees when they disagreed with the government’s takedown requests over pandemic-related content. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Will Be Jeff Bezos’ Challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The scheduled Sunday launch could mark a new phase in competition in the commercial space market, and pave the way for the deployment of Amazon’s Kuiper satellite network.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations

Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 10

BBC reporter assesses destruction on fire-ravaged street

At least five people have died as a result of the Eaton fire as the blaze remains 0% contained, officials say.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Bezos’s Blue Origin schedules, then delays first orbital launch

New Glenn launch is delayed until at least 12 January due to conditions in the Atlantic, where booster is slated to land. Jeff Bezos ’s Blue Origin announced it would launch its first orbital ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Amateur hour: We need to fine-tune post-COVID changes in college sports

The transfer portal and names, images and likeness (or NIL) endorsement deals together have created a formula for disaster in college sports.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fed, DOGE and more in an exit interview on CNBC's "Money Movers."

CNBC - Jan. 8

Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform passes key safety assessments for autonomous vehicles

Nvidia today announced that its autonomous vehicle (AV) platform, Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion, has passed industry-safety assessments.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research

A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection. Administration of Paxlovid ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony

Andy Gavin, one of the co-founders of Naughty Dog, has explained why the company sold itself to Sony back in 2001. Posting on LinkedIn , Gavin said he's been asked "countless times" why Naughty ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation

Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Draymond shares blunt assessment of Edey after Warriors-Grizzlies

Warriors forward Draymond Green offered a blunt assessment of Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey after Golden State beat Memphis on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Carter funeral may be attractive target for extremists, new security assessment warns

There are no known threats to the state funeral for Carter, but it is an attractive target "for violent extremists to attack," according to a new security assessment.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’. . Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Pillar spacings on bridge in SA not evidence of vandalism but features of original design

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

‘We were strapped to this babbling circus’: Scissor Sisters on their reunion, rightwing reactionaries – and riotous origins

Jake Shears, Del Marquis and Babydaddy are reuniting as a trio to celebrate 20 years since their debut album. They talk electroclash, Elton John and connecting with the UK’s ‘weird’ energy. Scissor ...