Take 2 for SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX is taking a second shot at launching astronauts, but rain and storm clouds are threatening more delays By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer May 29, 2020, 8:56 PM 4…
Trump to attend Wednesday’s NASA astronaut launch in Florida
The White House says President Donald Trump will be on the Florida coast Wednesday to watch American astronauts blast into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated…
Truckers honk over shipping rates, not ‘in favor of’ Trump
President Donald Trump says the sound of truck horns just south of the White House is a “sign of love” for him from truckers May 15, 2020, 11:30 PM 2…
Semiconductor companies consider new plants in the U.S.
Chip makers Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor are talking to the Trump administration about building new semiconductor plants in the United States May 10, 2020, 11:42 PM 2 min read 2…
New Orleans issues permit to demolition collapsed hotel
Plans to demolish the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans have been given the go-ahead, after months of disagreements between the developer and the city May 1, 2020, 9:12 PM…
US weighs ‘war bonds’; Facebook launches virus survey
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the…
U.S. ‘wasted’ months before preparing for virus pandemic
WASHINGTON — As the first alarms sounded in early January that an outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China might ignite a global pandemic, the Trump administration squandered nearly two…
Lowe’s hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some…
Dubai’s Emirates cuts passenger flights to 13 destinations
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it has dramatically cut its passenger flight destinations from 145 locations to just 13 countries By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press March 22, 2020, 5:06 PM 4…
As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China’s Jack Ma
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — With the coronavirus increasing its spread across Africa, the continent received a much-needed care package from Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. A cargo flight containing more than…