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WASHINGTON — York Space Systems plans to launch five missions in 2025 for commercial customers conducting classified experiments for the U.S. military, positioning itself as a bridge between commercial space capabilities and national security requirements. The Denver-based satellite manufacturer announced March 6 it has completed pre-launch testing for its first mission of the year, Tyndal, an experimental remote sensing national security project scheduled for April launch.These are classified projects for undisclosed defense agencies, Melanie Preisser, York’s general manager and executive vice president, told SpaceNews.York is emphasizing how its commercial platforms can serve sensitive national security needs, she said. “We want to…
Victoria Azarenka plays a backhand against Iga Swiatek of Poland in their second round match during day three of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, part of the Hologic WTA Tour at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 18, 2025.Christopher Pike | Getty ImagesBig changes are coming to professional women’s tennis.The Women’s Tennis Association and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund have launched a new program to provide players with maternity and child family planning benefits, the organizations said Thursday. Women’s tennis is one of the last professional sports to provide these benefits, and players…
The political action committee that Elon Musk funded to the tune of more than $200 million on behalf of President Donald Trump launched a television advertisement this week lauding the first weeks of the administration in which the Tesla CEO is serving.America PAC began airing an ad nationally and in Washington, D.C., declaring that with former President Joe Biden’s departure, “our long national nightmare is finally over, and with Trump, “America is back.” The 60-second spot hails Trump’s moves on immigration, energy and “slashing billions in waste at home,” a nod to the purge of the federal workforce Musk has…
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Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Master Ananda has asserted that the bottom is in for the Bitcoin price following its massive crash below $80,000 last week. In line with this, the analyst revealed what to expect next from the flagship crypto. In a TradingView post, Master Ananda claimed that the bottom is in based on the current Bitcoin price action. He stated that last week’s drop, touch-and-go, is the perfect bottom signal. The analyst further remarked that $78,300 can be taken as the bottom, which represents a 28% decline from BTC’s all-time high (ATH) of $109,000. …
Virginia officials hosted a virtual statewide hiring event Wednesday, showcasing at least 10,000 job openings, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin continues to support President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) agenda while offering empathy for people in his state who are affected.”Virginia is open for business and ready to help you succeed: offering opportunities for anyone navigating a career transition,” Youngkin said of the initiative.”Your experience is invaluable, your skills are transferable, and you have access to a broad range of job opportunities in America’s Top State for Business. With our resources and support, we’re here to help you thrive…
WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and CEO Tory Bruno expressed confidence in his company’s ability to meet ambitious launch targets for its new Vulcan Centaur vehicle despite the rocket still awaiting final certification from the U.S. Space Force following an anomaly during its second demonstration flight in October 2024.“Vulcan is on track, it’s actually been a pretty clean development,” Bruno said on the “Space Minds” podcast hosted by SpaceNews. Bruno shared that ULA has six Vulcan rockets currently in production while awaiting the Space Force’s decision to clear the vehicle for national security space missions, reflecting ULA’s commitment…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently trading below the $0.25 level after experiencing massive volatility and price swings in recent days. As the crypto market faces a broad correction, meme coins, including DOGE, have been some of the most affected assets, with bulls struggling to regain momentum. Related Reading Despite multiple attempts to push higher, DOGE has remained under pressure, failing to reclaim key resistance levels. Investors are closely watching whether bulls can regain control or if further downside is ahead. The uncertainty has left traders cautious, with many waiting for a strong signal of…
Michael Siluk | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesDine Brands hopes to boost sales this year with a wider swath of value meals and buzzier advertising after a rough 2024 for Applebee’s and IHOP.”We had a soft year in 2024, which disappoints us, but we’re focused on improving that in 2025,” Dine Brands CEO John Peyton told CNBC. “We’ve got to have compelling messages and compelling promotions and compelling reasons to drive traffic into the restaurants.”Dine on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter U.S. same-store sales dropped 4.7% at Applebee’s and 2.8% at IHOP, ending the year with four straight quarters…
Google Shopping, the company’s product discovery platform, is getting upgraded with several new artificial intelligence (AI) features. Announced on Wednesday, these new features will enable them to find and experience new products before making purchases. The new AI tools are aimed at the apparel and makeup categories, and the company said that they were built by bringing together Google’s AI models with the platform’s Shopping Graph. These new tools will let users generate images of apparel and find a similar product, see how a makeup item would look on them, and more.In a blog post, the company detailed the new…