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Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it's been tough dealing with their Boeing ride leaving without them and the prospect of spending several extra months in orbit.
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Bare Knuckle star Mike Perry is willing to fight any style, anywhere

Bare Knuckle star Mike Perry is willing to fight any style, anywhere

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The actual discipline — traditional boxing, mixed-martial arts, bare-knuckle boxing — was pretty much all the same to Mike Perry.
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UFC's ascension showed pathway to surpassing boxing even if the road isn't easy

UFC's ascension showed pathway to surpassing boxing even if the road isn't easy

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dana White showed the path was there when he accomplished what previously seemed unthinkable — a combat sport that could catch and even surpass boxing.
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Stuck-in-space astronauts make first public comments since Boeing capsule left without them

Stuck-in-space astronauts make first public comments since Boeing capsule left without them

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday they appreciated all the prayers and well wishes from strangers back home.
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Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs

Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A California biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S.
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A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed

A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed

NEW YORK (AP) — Ahead of the 2022 school year, the education technology company 21stCentEd was seeking to expand its presence in New York City's public schools.
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A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed

A tech company hired a top NYC official's brother. A private meeting and $1.4M in contracts followed

NEW YORK (AP) — Ahead of the 2022 school year, the education technology company 21stCentEd was seeking to expand its presence in New York City's public schools.
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United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX

United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX

CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines has struck a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on flights within the next several years. The airline said Friday the service will be free to passengers.
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What to stream this weekend: 'Civil War,' Snow Patrol, 'How to Die Alone,' 'Tulsa King' and 'Uglies'

What to stream this weekend: 'Civil War,' Snow Patrol, 'How to Die Alone,' 'Tulsa King' and 'Uglies'

Hallmark launching a streaming service with two new original series, and Bill Skarsgård out for revenge in “Boy Kills World” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners

Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners

BOSTON (AP) — A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year’s Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement.
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