SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s first domestically produced space rocket reached its desired altitude but failed to deliver a dummy payload into orbit in its first test launch on Thursday. South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who observed the … [Continue reading] about S Korea test launches 1st domestically made space rocket
Are you a lifer? Learning to blend FERS and your TSP!
Back in the day working for/retiring from the government was a piece of cake. Sort of. You got a job, stuck with it 20, 30 or 40 years. Then retired under the old Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) program. Your annuity was for life. Same for … [Continue reading] about Are you a lifer? Learning to blend FERS and your TSP!
UK music streaming faces scrutiny from competition watchdog
LONDON (AP) — Regulators are stepping up scrutiny of the United Kingdom’s music streaming market to see whether there is enough competition after lawmakers outlined concerns that major online platforms like Spotify may be too dominant. The U.K.’s … [Continue reading] about UK music streaming faces scrutiny from competition watchdog
As Bitcoin goes mainstream, Wall Street looks to cash in
NEW YORK (AP) — Love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of them, they’re becoming more mainstream by the day. Cryptocurrencies have surged so much that their total value has reached nearly $2.5 trillion, rivaling the world’s most valuable … [Continue reading] about As Bitcoin goes mainstream, Wall Street looks to cash in
German publisher Axel Springer completes Politico takeover
BERLIN (AP) — German publisher Axel Springer SE said Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of U.S.-based political news outlet Politico. The announcement came a day after Axel Springer ousted the top editor of its flagship publication in Germany … [Continue reading] about German publisher Axel Springer completes Politico takeover