US Business
Bezos’ Space Company Escalates Push for Moon Vehicle Work
A Blue Origin affiliate has sued the federal government over NASA’s decision to award a sole contract for the lunar lander to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Year: 2021
US Business
T-Mobile Investigates Data Breach
The U.S. wireless operator said it is determining whether customers’ personal information was accessed by hackers.
US Business
Tesla’s Autopilot System Is Subject of Safety Probe
The NHTSA said that it had identified 11 crashes since early 2018 in which a Tesla vehicle using its Autopilot system struck one or more vehicles involved in an emergency-response situation.
US Business
Pfizer, BioNTech Seek FDA Clearance for Covid-19 Booster
Data from an early-stage study shows that a third vaccine dose offers a higher level of protection, the companies say.
Education
Missouri Southern State University CAPS Program to Merge Education and Industry
(Joplin, MO) – The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a national model for collaboration between local school districts, higher education and industry. Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) CAPS program is set to serve […]
US Business
Hyatt Plans to Buy Apple Leisure Group From KKR and KSL Capital for $2.7 Billion
The transaction is the latest sign of optimism about a return to vacation travel even as the U.S. economy continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
US Business
The Delta Variant Is Already Leaving Its Mark on Business
The Covid-19 variant is damping consumer demand and raising costs for business after a spring and summer that seemed to promise a rapid recovery. The unanswered question: Is this a stumble or a fall?
US Business
U.S. Economy Likely to Outgrow China’s in Short Term
China’s pandemic response initially drove faster economic growth, but the U.S. poured more resources into recovery, fueling faster gains in coming quarters, economists say.
US Business
Carvana’s Success Rides on Used-Car Loans
The online used-car dealer, known for its vehicle vending-machine towers, has a secret sauce: a unique accounting treatment that lets it book quick profits on car loans.
US Business
Sleep Apnea Sufferers Scramble After Philips Recall of Critical Machine
Prices soar for alternate devices and some users try a do-it-yourself fix after machines are found to emit potentially harmful gases and particles.