Firefly Aerospace Launches Alpha Rocket, Lights Up Southern California Skies – Video

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KABC) — Southern California got a glimpse of another rocket launch lighting up the night sky. Firefly Aerospace launched its Alpha rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. The launch created a long, bright plume that swept across the region for many to see. Firefly’s “Noise … Read more

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans $5 billion stock sale

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Amazon’s market cap exceeded $2 trillion last month Article information Author, Joao da Silva Role, Business reporter 2 hours ago Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he will sell another 25 million shares of the tech giant, worth almost $5 billion (£3.9 billion). This comes after the company’s stock market … Read more

Uniforms for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game Revealed

The 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington will have a distinctly Texas feel, and that includes the players’ uniforms. The jerseys for the 94th Midsummer Classic were unveiled on Wednesday and feature a design inspired by Texas’ western heritage, with typography and graphics that channel the Lone Star State’s classic vibes but with a contemporary … Read more

Scientists have a theory: ScienceAlert

The moon is known for its gray, pockmarked appearance. But did you know that if you point a telescope at a satellite next to our planet, you will also see bright spots on the lunar surface? Since these strange phenomena, known as lunar whirls, were first noticed in the 17th century, scientists have wondered where … Read more

COVID-19 Update July 3, 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Emergency room visits and deaths from COVID-19 are increasing, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalizations remain low compared to previous peaks, they have been increasing this summer. CDC data from June 16 to June 22 shows emergency department visits due … Read more

Thompson Fire in Butte County Forces Evacuations Near Oroville

A wildfire still burning in Butte County has led to thousands of evacuations, multiple firefighter injuries and the destruction of multiple buildings, officials said Wednesday. The Thompson Fire started around 11 a.m. on July 2 near Cherokee and Thompson Flat Cemetery Roads. Flames spread and evacuation orders expanded, including parts of the city of Oroville. … Read more

Walmart faces lawsuit over claims they measure price at checkout

CFRA Senior Vice President Arun Sundaram breaks down Walmart and Target’s earnings numbers, his outlook for their stocks and the shift in the way consumers shop. Walmart is facing a class action lawsuit that alleged the retailer overcharged customers with “deceptive and unfair pricing practices.” Plaintiff Yoram Kahn alleged that the world’s largest retailer “takes … Read more