Washington Post |
Rocket Lab Reports Launch Into Space From New Zealand
Bloomberg Rocket Lab said it has successfully test-launched a rocket into space from a remote area of New Zealand's North Island. #ItsaTest pic.twitter.com/KRo1iBB1wK. — Rocket Lab (@RocketLabUSA) May 25, 2017. “Made it to space. Team delighted. More to follow … New Zealand launches into space race with 3D-printed rocketNasdaq Rocket Lab puts its first low-cost Electron launch vehicle in space from New ZealandGeekWire Successful Rocket Lab launch sends New Zealand to spaceCNET Hawaii News Now –Stuff.co.nz –Radio New Zealand –Scoop.co.nz (press release) all 38 news articles » |
Chicago Tribune |
Chicago only major US city to lose population from 2015 to 2016
Chicago Tribune Chicago was the only city among the nation's 20 largest to lose population in 2016 — and it lost nearly double the number of residents as the year before, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It's the city's third consecutive … Fastest growing US cities are in South; 4 of top 5 in TexasWashington Post Census estimates see Pittsburgh's population standing stillPittsburgh Post-Gazette Exodus from upstate towns and villages growsPress & Sun-Bulletin AZCentral.com –DesMoinesRegister.com all 24 news articles » |
New York Times |
Why China's Growing Debt Load Worries the World
New York Times Workers at a steel factory in Dalian, China. As China's stunning economic performance over recent decades has become difficult to sustain, the country has used debt to fuel growth. Credit China Daily/Reuters. Moody's Investors Service downgraded its … Why China may be headed for a massive bank bailoutBusiness Insider China's Bill Will Have to Be PaidBloomberg Can investors afford to shrug off China's credit downgrade?MarketWatch CNBC –Fox Business –Omaha World-Herald –Albany Times Union all 426 news articles » |
CNBC |
Asian markets mostly higher after Fed minutes; oil prices up ahead of OPEC meeting
CNBC Markets were mostly higher on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve May meeting minutes indicated an unwinding of its balance sheet likely towards year-end and as investors look ahead to an OPEC gathering widely expected to extend output cuts. Asia shares race to two-year high as Fed signals no rush to tightenReuters Morning News Call – India, May 25Business Insider Fed Sounds Cautious Note but Doesn't Deter Forecast of Rate IncreaseNew York Times Seeking Alpha –New York Daily News –Bloomberg –Omaha World-Herald all 281 news articles » |
DefenseNews.com |
Boeing to build hypersonic spaceplane
DefenseNews.com The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.selected Boeing to design its Experimental Spaceplane, or XS-1, a new class of hypersonic aircraft that would can launch to low Earth orbit in days, rather than months or years, the agency announced … Boeing, DARPA to build prototype spaceplaneBusiness Insider DARPA selects Boeing for spaceplane projectSpaceNews Boeing and DARPA are developing an experimental spaceplane with Aerojet Rocketdyne engines (Video)Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) Aviation Week –ExecutiveBiz (blog) –RT –The Verge all 41 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
TSA is taking a closer look at LAX passengers' electronic devices
Los Angeles Times The Transportation Security Administration has been quietly testing a new screening procedure that more closely examines electronic devices in carry-on bags at LAX and nine other airports. Under the test screening process, passengers passing through … TSA to tighten screening of electronics at select airportsCNBC The TSA is testing new ways to make airport security even worseThe Verge TSA may ask you to unpack tablets and cluttered carry-on bagsEngadget WTVD-TV –KTLA –Mashable –WCVB Boston all 59 news articles » |
Bloomberg |
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields Could Walk Away With $57.5 Million
Bloomberg Former Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Mark Fields, ousted by the board after the automaker's stock declined 37 percent on his watch, could walk away with about $57.5 million in compensation. The largest portion of the ex-CEO's payout is in … Howes: Team Hackett must target clarity, complacencyThe Detroit News Why an office furniture CEO got the top job at one of America's biggest automakersWashington Post The US auto industry is under assault from fake newsBusiness Insider Omaha World-Herald –New York Daily News –Seeking Alpha –Nasdaq all 66 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
Slaughterhouses and sawmills had better safety records than Tesla, but the company says it's improving
Los Angeles Times Elon Musk is moving as fast as he can to replace human workers with robots, but right now he's dealing with some serious flesh-and-blood issues. Tesla Motors Inc., the electric car company he runs, is under fire for its record on workplace safety. A new report slams Tesla working conditions, claims employees have suffered twice as many serious injuriesBusiness Insider Labor Group Says Tesla Plant's Worker Injury Rate Tops Industry AverageForbes Injury rates at Tesla's auto factory were 31 percent higher than the industry average, report findsThe Verge SFGate –Phys.Org –CNET –MarketWatch all 152 news articles » |
CNBC |
Bitcoin surges to record above $2500, bringing 2017 gain to more than 150%
CNBC The latest move higher followed an announcement from the Digital Currency Group that encouraged investors about the future of bitcoin. The digital currency's more than 150 percent surge this year is far more than traditional safety assets. Evelyn Cheng … Cryptocurrency Mania Goes Beyond BitcoinBloomberg Bitcoin just scaled another recordBusiness Insider If you'd bought $1000 of Bitcoin in 2010, you'd be worth $35MArs Technica Chicago Tribune –PaymentsSource –Wealth Daily –UPI.com all 110 news articles » |
The number of global companies using an internal carbon price has tripled in the last year, and more are poised to join them. Here’s their rationale.