The IM-1 lander "Odysseus" in lunar orbit on Feb. 21, 2024.Intuitive MachinesA U.S. company has gone to the moon – and into the history books.Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission reached the moon's surface on Thursday evening, in the first American lunar landing since the Apollo era.The company's Nova-C cargo lander, named...
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FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. over sports joint venture
Sports streaming platform FuboTV is suing Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced joint venture, citing what the company calls "extreme suppression of competition in the U.S. sports-focused streaming market," according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by CNBC.The joint venture, announced earlier this month, aims...
What will retail look like in five years? Top industry executives share their predictions
Illustration by Christina LocopoRetail has seen unprecedented upheaval over the last several years.Some of the industry's key decision-makers expect even more evolution ahead.Covid-related shocks have upended retail, after clogged ports and merchandise shortages gave way to excess inventory levels and shifting consumer demands amid persistent inflation. Those disruptions accelerated transformations in...
After 8 months stuck in orbit, Varda’s drug spacecraft gets FAA approval to return
Varda's first manufacturing satellite and reentry vehicle attached to a Rocket Lab Photon bus.Rocket LabSpace startup Varda received long-awaited approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to bring its first spacecraft back to earth after a stint manufacturing drugs in space.Varda's small W-Series 1 capsule, or W-1, has been stuck in...
Travelers ride the rails to save money (and the planet) as Amtrak chases pre-Covid ridership
Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022.Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesAs domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes.For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for the...