ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Virgin Galactic on Friday put off plans to make another attempt at a rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space, saying it needed more time for technical checks. The space tourism venture said in a social … [Continue reading] about Timing of next Virgin Galactic flight still up in the air
Pentagon approves 20 more COVID-19 vaccination teams
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 20 more military vaccination teams that will be prepared to go out to communities around the country, putting the department on pace to deploy as many as 19,000 troops if the 100 planned … [Continue reading] about Pentagon approves 20 more COVID-19 vaccination teams
Maryland lawmakers move ahead with first tax on internet ads
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are moving forward with a first-in-the-nation tax on internet ads for Big Tech companies like Google and Facebook to help pay for a comprehensive and costly measure to improve K-12 education. The Maryland … [Continue reading] about Maryland lawmakers move ahead with first tax on internet ads
Police emphasize clampdown on crowds as Mardi Gras nears
Crowds are usually welcome and even encouraged in tourist-dependent New Orleans in the days leading up to Mardi Gras but as the final weekend of the 2021 season began Friday, police warned that crowds won’t be tolerated amid efforts to slow the … [Continue reading] about Police emphasize clampdown on crowds as Mardi Gras nears
Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suit
Three Fox News hosts — Maria Bartiromo, Lou Dobbs and Jeanine Pirro — are seeking the dismissal of claims against them and their employer as part of a $2.7 billion libel lawsuit brought by the voting technology company Smartmatic. Bartiromo, Dobbs … [Continue reading] about Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suit