VA Releases Rules For Law That Would Increase Gain Access To...
The Department of Veterans Affairs released rules for a law that changes how the VA pays for outside, private care. Critics say the move is a stealth effort to privatize the VA.
SpaceX simply introduced an Israeli objective towards the moon. If effective,...
SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, just launched the first private lunar lander in history. Whether or not the mission successfully lands on the moon's surface in about two months, the effort will carry lasting significance to Israel and the country's nascent space industry. But if everything works as planned, Israel will become…
The 25 most important personal tech business in the United States
Tech companies are continuing to garner major investments from venture capitalists. Major tech startups like Uber, Airbnb, and SpaceX are among the most highly valued private companies, PitchBook reports. But recent major investments into burgeoning tech startups — including Slack, Instacart, and Stripe — have brought new players into the spotlight. At this point, there…
The personal rocket business attempting to send out Australia to area...
This is Australia's Gold Coast. [MUSIC] It's famous for its son, Seth and theme parks and last year even hosted some of the world's best athletes in events such as swimming, jumping, and of course running. [MUSIC] But that's not where we are here. While the Gold Coast is an exciting beautiful place, there is…
A New Normal. How Private Sector Meteorologists Are Adjusting Amid COVID-19...
Many businesses still rely on the comprehensive customized forecasts that teams of private sector ... [+] meteorologists provide, perhaps even more than usual. So how are meteorologists coping with the challenges of providing critical weather services outside the traditional workplace? NurPhoto via Getty Images A little over a month ago, I published an article detailing the…
NASA Gets Personal Companies To Assist Get Americans Back On The...
NASA has awarded $45.5m to a range of US companies in its efforts to get back onto the Moon. The agency has tapped 11 companies to help develop a spacecraft that will get to the Moon’s south pole by 2024, as part of the highly ambitious Artemis lunar exploration program. The goal is for the…
SpaceX to sell private space-tourism seats on Crew Dragon
A Crew Dragon spacecraft with no humans on board successfully docked at the ISS in early 2019. SpaceX How do you get to space? You can apply to become an astronaut and undergo years of training. Or you can buy a ride on a SpaceX Crew Dragon through space-tourism company Space Adventures. On Tuesday, Space Adventures announced…
Montana private hospitals could lose funding due to state ban on...
Dr. Scott Ellner, CEO of Billings Clinic, speaks with Asma Khalid about a potential clash between state and federal mandates regarding hospital employees' vaccination status in Montana. ASMA KHALID, HOST: Montana hospitals will likely soon face a dilemma. If they want to continue to receive federal dollars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,…
Private opulence, public squalor: How the U.S. helps the rich and...
An unhoused individual sleeps under an American flag blanket in New York City on Sept. 10, 2013. In 2021, approximately 11% of Americans lived below the federal poverty line. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images An unhoused individual sleeps under an American flag blanket in New York City on Sept. 10,…
ERs staffed by private equity firms aim to cut costs by...
Diagnosing and treating patients was once an ER doctor's domain, but they are increasingly being replaced by health practitioners who can perform many of the same duties and generate much the same revenue for less than half the pay. Phil Fisk/Image Source via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Phil Fisk/Image Source via Getty Images…
