The Polaris Dawn Spaceflight Was More Than Just a Billionaire Joyride
The most ambitious private spaceflight to date was a total success—and it blazed a trail for others to follow......»»
Who wants to be a billionaire? Most don"t—which is good news for the planet
A new study, published in Nature Sustainability, busts the long-held economic belief that humans are all motivated to want more and more, which could have important implications for sustainability policies......»»
MoonDAO Will Pick Two of the Next Blue Origin Astronauts With the Help of NFTs
On June 4 a 10-minute Blue Origin flight (using a reusable rocket and capsule) carried six more people on a visit to suborbital space, reports Space.com — the fifth human spaceflight mission for the Jeff Bezos-founded company, and the second on.....»»
MoonDAO Will Pick 2 of the Next Blue Origin Astronauts With the Help of NFTs
On June 4 a 10-minute Blue Origin flight (using a reusable rocket and capsule) carried six more people on a visit to suborbital space, reports Space.com — the fifth human spaceflight mission for the Jeff Bezos-founded company, and the second on.....»»
Researchers pinpoint the end of "cosmic dawn," the epoch of reionization
A group of astronomers led by Sarah Bosman from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have robustly timed the end of the epoch of reionization of the neutral hydrogen gas to about 1.1 billion years after the Big Bang. Reionization began when the fir.....»»
French astronaut Pesquet calls for European space independence
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet on Tuesday urged Europe to seize the momentum created by its newfound diplomatic unity and "start moving now" to develop its own human spaceflight capacity......»»
Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
The billionaire accuses the company of "thwarting" his requests to learn more about spam accounts......»»
Take flight in the new trailer for Minions: The Rise of Gru
A handful of Minions take a passenger plane for a joyride in a new trailer for Minions: The Rise of Gru, which will finally hit theaters this summer......»»
Africa needs better weather warning systems, urge experts
Better climate-related research and early warning systems are needed as extreme weather—from cyclones to drought—continues to inflict the African continent, said Sudanese billionaire and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim, who heads up his own foundation......»»
Maya Rudolph is a billionaire on a mission in "Loot" trailer
In Apple TV's new original Loot, billionaire Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph) has it all. I mean, she is a billionaire. But then her husband (Adam Scott) cheats on her, and her world is flung out of control. During all the upheaval, she learns she has a ch.....»»
"Lots of luck on his trip to the moon": Biden rips Elon Musk on plan to cut Tesla jobs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have a "super bad feeling" about the economy, but President Joe Biden isn't too concerned about the billionaire's feelings. Tweet may have been deleted "Lots of luck on his trip to the moon," shrugged Biden, literal.....»»
Apple TV+ releases first trailer for Maya Rudolph"s comedy "Loot"
Ahead of its June 24 premiere, Apple TV+ has released an extended trailer for "Loot," starring Maya Rudolph as a billionaire with a dream life, until she gets cheated on."In 'Loot,' billionaire Molly Novak (Rudolph) has a dream life, complete with pr.....»»
Winklevoss Twins" Gemini Cutting 10% of Its Staff, Saying "Crypto Winter" Is Here
Billionaire bitcoiners Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are laying off 10% of the workforce at Gemini, a first for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. CNBC reports: The twins announced in a blog post on Thursday morning that the industr.....»»
Rare Sight For Amateur Astronomers as Five Planets Align
Amateur astronomers are preparing for a heavenly treat from Friday as the five planets visible to the naked eye line up in order of their distance from the sun across the pre-dawn sky. From a report: For those who can face the early start, and have a.....»»
Twitter investor sues Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge......»»
Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge......»»
Dell Becomes Billionaire Kingmaker in Broadcom, VMware Deal
Technology entrepreneur Michael Dell once again finds himself at the center of one of his industry's biggest deals. From a report: Dell holds a roughly $16.2 billion stake in VMware, meaning he's likely to have a important say in a potential takeover.....»»
Elon Musk in Brazil to launch plan to survey and connect Amazon
Billionaire Elon Musk arrived in Brazil Friday, announcing a project to bring internet access to schools in the Amazon and improve satellite monitoring of the rainforest......»»
White House Slams Bezos Criticism of Biden Tax Comments
The White House slammed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Monday after the billionaire accused President Biden of "misdirection" in his comments on inflation and corporate taxes. From a report: Biden tweeted Friday that the wealthiest corporations must "p.....»»
Elon Musk Twitter deal ‘temporarily on hold’ as some suggest he plans to take the money and run
The Elon Musk Twitter deal is now ‘temporarily on hold,’ says the billionaire, in a tweet today. Twitter had told him that spam and fake accounts represent fewer than 5% of users, and Musk now says he wants to see the evidence for this. While Mu.....»»
Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details
The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future......»»