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SpaceX lands the Starship SN10 rocket after a high-altitude check
The SN10 spacecraft prototype returns for a soft landing on a concrete slab at the company’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX SpaceX’s spaceship prototype exploded for the first time shortly after landing after a high-altitude flight test on Wednesday. The cause of the explosion, or whether it was intentional, was not immediately clear. Elon…
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Asian-owned small companies had an outsized pandemic final 12 months
Nancy Yu has been a staple in San Francisco’s Chinatown for more than two decades. Her shop, Asiastar Fantasy, sells souvenirs, gifts, and cultural items like red envelopes for the Lunar New Year. While she has overcome many challenges over the years, she has never seen anything like 2020. “Last year was a very difficult…
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In line with the CEO, Wendy ought to hit the digital gross sales goal of 10% effectively forward of schedule
The coronavirus pandemic caused American companies to use the internet to reach consumers, and the same goes for Wendy’s. According to CEO Todd Penegor, who appeared on CNBC on Wednesday, the digital arm of the fast food chain is well on its way to getting a bigger share of the company’s total sales with the…
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What self-employed, gig employees must learn about new PPP lending guidelines
chee gin tan | E + | Getty Images The Small Business Administration released a new application and credit calculation formula for Paycheck Protection Program loans for self-employed and gig employees on Wednesday. For these small businesses, this means larger loan amounts that can be forgiven in the future. The new PPP application for self-employed…
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After weeks of decline, the WHO warns of a rise in Covid circumstances worldwide
Medical workers move a patient to the intensive care unit of Sotiria Hospital as part of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on March 1, 2021 in Athens, Greece. Giorgos Moutafis | Reuters World Health Organization officials said Wednesday that scientists are trying to understand why Covid-19 cases are suddenly popping up in much of the…
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How To Use A Business Driver’s License To Make Cash
Essential jobs take many forms. There are around 15.5 million trucks in use in the United States to move goods, transporting essentials across the country. And every truck needs a driver. Eight years ago April Coolidge – then in his 40s – decided to stop selling real estate and start driving trucks. As a single…
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British scientists use drones to pick one of the best spots for tidal energy
Sunset over Pentland Firth, Scotland. RyanDeanMorrison | iStock | Getty Images Researchers in the UK are trying to find locations for marine power plants using drones. This is said to be an inexpensive alternative to current methods. The 12-month project will be led by researchers from the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland…
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Cover says Constellation helps carry CBD-infused drink to U.S. shops
Canopy Growth began online sales of Quatreau, the CBD-infused sparkling water from the Canadian cannabis producer, in the United States on Tuesday. Canopy CEO David Klein said in an interview on CNBC that the company will use its relationship with Constellation Brands, the beer, wine and spirits maker with a nearly 40% stake, to manage…
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Japanese customs and traditions that each traveler to Japan ought to know
Customs and manners are so important to Japanese culture that many travel websites have sections devoted to the subject. Japan is currently closed to international travelers, but the country is looking for ways to safely reopen before the Tokyo Summer Olympics begin, which is slated for late July. Tourists are not expected to understand all…
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“Extraordinary occasions require extraordinary effort”
Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, spoke Tuesday about the company’s unprecedented partnership with rival Merck to boost production of its Covid-19 vaccine. “Extraordinary times require extraordinary effort,” said Gorsky Jim Cramer of CNBC in a “Mad Money” interview. “This means that Americans will get gunshots in the arm faster and we are very…
