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SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Space Flight; Elon Musk's Company Joins Commercial Space Tourism

The first entry of SpaceX founder Elon Musk in the competition for space tourism blasted off Wednesday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center pad in Florida.

Real Estate Leader Compass Taps Grace Goro Kaage as New Managing Director

Compass, a real estate technology firm, has announced having Grace Goro Kaage in the leadership team as the company's new managing director.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

California Ski Resort Opts to Change Name to Remove Offensive Word in Business' Revival

After a year of reckoning over racial justice terms linked to their name, a famous California ski resort replaced a derogatory term for Native American women in its name, to offer a fresh start, Monday.
TikTok Overtakes YouTube, Gaining the Top Spot for Average Watch Time in U.S.

TikTok Overtakes YouTube, Gaining the Top Spot for Average Watch Time in U.S.

Video-sharing platform TikTok has gained leverage against video giant YouTube with users spending more average watch time each month viewing content on TikTok than YouTube.
Former FDA Chief Says COVID Vaccines for Children Age 5-11 Could Be Approved by Late October

Former FDA Chief Says COVID Vaccines for Children Age 5-11 Could Be Approved by Late October

Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb said that children aged five to 11 years old could be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine by the end of October.
TSA to Double Fines for Passengers Who Refuse to Wear Masks

TSA to Double Fines for Passengers Who Refuse to Wear Masks

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that it will be doubling its fines for passengers who refuse to wear a mask.
Retail Giant Amazon Offers to Pay College Tuition of Some Warehouse Workers

Retail Giant Amazon Offers to Pay College Tuition of Some Warehouse Workers

The online retail giant Amazon has promised to pay the full college tuition of its operation warehouse workers.
United Airlines Employees with Religious Exemptions for the Vaccine Mandate Will Be on Unpaid Leave

United Airlines Employees with Religious Exemptions for the Vaccine Mandate Will Be on Unpaid Leave

United Airlines employees who have religious exemptions for vaccine mandate will be placed on a temporary unpaid leaving effective next month, citing reasons for the recent rise in COVID cases.
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Brazil Suspends Beef Exports to China After Two Separate Cases of Mad Cow Disease; Clarifies Beef Do Not Pose Risk to Humans

After getting the confirmation of two separate cases of "atypical" mad cow disease in two meat plants, Brazil has suspended its exportation of beef to its largest market, China.
Jeff Bezos, Yuri Milner Are Investing in Anti-Aging Company Altos Labs to Help Humans 'Live Forever'

Jeff Bezos, Yuri Milner Are Investing in Anti-Aging Company Altos Labs to Help Humans 'Live Forever'

Jeff Bezos and Yuri Milner are reportedly investing in a startup biotechnology firm aiming to discover a way to reverse aging.
Labor Day Weekend Sales: Best Deals for Housewares and Gadgets for the Whole Family

Labor Day Weekend Sales: Best Deals for Housewares and Gadgets for the Whole Family

With the Labor Day long weekend here, stores are luring their customers with holiday sales and deals on just about everything.
Coca-Cola Supply Chain Issue Could Affect Diet Coke, Coke Zero | Expect Softdrinks Shortages

Coca-Cola Supply Chain Issue Could Affect Diet Coke, Coke Zero | Expect Soft Drinks Shortages

Your favorite Diet Coke and Coke Zero could run out of supplies. Coca-Cola is currently in a bad situation as the giant carbonated soft drink manufacturer confirmed that it is currently suffering from massive supply chain issues.
Social Security Trust Funds to Run Out of Money Earlier Than Previously Expected

Social Security Trust Funds to Run Out of Money Earlier Than Previously Expected

The Social Security trust fund, which most Americans are relying on for their retirement, would run out of money in a span of 12 years, a year earlier than expected.
Florida Restaurant Owner Refuses to Serve Pres. Joe Biden Supporters: ‘Take Your Business Elsewhere'

Florida Restaurant Owner Refuses to Serve Pres. Joe Biden Supporters: ‘Take Your Business Elsewhere'

A Florida restaurant owner, who got mad over the deaths of U.S. soldiers during the evacuation from Afghanistan, is turning down to serve President Joe Biden's supporters.
What Can You Do if the Employment Contract Was Breached?

What Can You Do if the Employment Contract Was Breached?

Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you are entitled to specific rights that are included in the employment contract. But you are also bound to certain contractual obligations as stated in the agreement.
California Stimulus Checks to Start Going Out Next Week: Who Qualifies and How to Check the Amount

California Stimulus Checks to Start Going Out Next Week: Who Qualifies and How to Check the Amount

California stimulus checks are set to be distributed as early as next week, with payments of up to $1,100 for eligible recipients.
Delta Air Lines to Charge Employees More for Health Insurance if They Choose Not to Get Vaccinated

Delta Air Lines to Charge Employees More for Health Insurance if They Choose Not to Get Vaccinated

Delta Air Lines announced that unvaccinated employees would have to pay $200 more every month for their company-sponsored health insurance.
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CDC Updates List of Places With Very High COVID-19 Travel Risks; 6 More Places Added, Including Tourist Destinations Bahamas and Morocco

The CDC's regularly revised travel advisories list added the Bahamas and Morocco among countries with the highest-risk destinations for travelers.

Disney World, Union, Reach Agreement to Require COVID Vaccine Among Unionized Employees

Disney World requires COVID-19 vaccines among employees under labor unions. Disney World would require vaccines among their employees under labor union, as per its agreement with the Service Trade Council Union (STCU).
First Cruise Ship Departs From California to Mexico After 17-Month Pause Due to COVID Pandemic

First Cruise Ship Departs From California to Mexico After 17-Month Pause Due to COVID Pandemic

A cruise ship set sail from the Port of Long Beach and headed for the Mexican Riviera on Saturday, making the first cruise ship to depart from California after a pause on its operations.