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SpaceX test fires Starship booster

SpaceX test fires engines in the towering rocket booster of its Starship prototype on February 9, 2023. Source: SpaceX SpaceX on Thursday test fired 31 of the 33 engines in the towering rocket booster of its Starship prototype, as the company prepares to launch the rocket to orbit for the …

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Jeep Wrangler SUV at $115,000 is most expensive ever

Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) upfit for 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Jeep CHICAGO – Jeep on Thursday revealed its most expensive Wrangler SUV ever, topping more than $115,000. The limited-edition vehicle is the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary with heavy-duty off-road parts customization …

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Airlines, rocket launches compete for airspace as FAA manages demand

The SpaceX launch pad is seen from the window of Air Force One at Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Evan Vucci | AP WASHINGTON — Space companies are launching more rockets than ever, ratcheting up competition for air space just as travelers return to …

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Disney proxy fight is over, Nelson Peltz says

Nelson Peltz declared his proxy fight with Disney was over Thursday after the entertainment giant unveiled a vast restructuring plan, cost cuts and 7,000 layoffs. “Now Disney plans to do everything we wanted them to do,” Peltz told Jim Cramer on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Thursday. “We wish …

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Chick-fil-A will test cauliflower sandwich

Chick-fil-A is making its cauliflower sandwich the same way as its original chicken sandwich. Source: Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A will test its first plant-based entree: a cauliflower sandwich. The new sandwich closely resembles its famous chicken sandwich, but uses breaded and pressure-cooked cauliflower in place of meat. related investing news Starting Monday, …

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Small businesses fight credit card swipe fees

Sol Dias Ice Cream, in the Dallas metro area, draws in customers with its award-winning mango sorbet and flavors with a Mexican twist like “tequila” and “queso.” The unique flavors may be what put Sol Dias, with its two locations, on the map, but it’s a small placard on the …

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Everything is on the table now with Hulu, Disney CEO Iger says

Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday that “everything is on the table” with streaming service Hulu. Disney owns two thirds of the streaming service, which focuses on more adult-oriented general entertainment content such as the series “Only Murders in the Building” and the sci fi thriller “Prey.” Iger wants Disney …

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Turkey earthquake comes at a critical time for the country’s future

Civilians look for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Kahramanmaras, close to the quake’s epicentre, the day after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s southeast, on February 7, 2023. Adem Altan | AFP | Getty Images Life for millions across Turkey and Syria changed forever on Monday, as …

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Singapore drops pre-departure requirements for travelers, further eases mask rules

People gather outside the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on January 17, 2023. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images) Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to allow non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country …

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Toyota Grand Highlander expands hybrid crossover lineup

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Toyota CHICAGO — Toyota Motor is expanding its segment-leading, three-row crossover lineup with the new 2024 Grand Highlander, including two gas-powered hybrid offerings. The automaker revealed the vehicle as a bigger sibling to the Toyota Highlander midsize SUV/crossover on Wednesday night. It is longer and wider …

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