Photos show space company Firefly's first rocket explode during launch above California
About 2½ minutes after launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Firefly's rocket began flipping end over end and exploded in the air.
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Jobs report disappoints — only 235,000 positions added vs. expectations of 720,000
Job creation for August was a huge disappointment, with the economy adding just 235,000 positions against expectations of 720,000.
Joe Manchin voted to advance the $3.5 trillion budget bill — now he says Democrats should press pause
Joe Manchin did not rule out backing Democrats' spending bill if they reduce the $3.5 trillion price tag.
Dr. Gottlieb says Northeast has yet to see 'true delta wave,' expects another Covid case spike
"I think our true delta wave is going to start to build after Labor Day here in the Northeast and the northern part of the country," Dr. Scott Gottlieb said.
Here's where the jobs are — in one chart
The hiring blitz at bars and restaurants came to an abrupt halt in August as Covid-19 cases and a lack of workers kept employers from adding to payrolls.
Joseph Stiglitz says it’s time to rewire the U.S. economy: ‘We shouldn’t let a good crisis go to waste’
The former chief economist of the World Bank told CNBC that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted how the economic system isn't working.
Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on August's huge-miss jobs report
After delivering remarks at the White House, Biden is set to head to New Orleans, Louisiana, which was battered by Hurricane Ida.
'QAnon shaman' Jacob Chansley, face of Jan. 6 Trump Capitol riot, will plead guilty
'QAnon shaman' Jacob Chansley is among the most notorious supporters of then-President Trump charged with invading the Capitol to oppose Joe Biden's election.
Firefly's Alpha rocket lifts off but explodes shortly into first launch
Space company Firefly is aiming to launch its Alpha rocket for the first time on Thursday evening, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Alaska Airlines will give vaccinated employees $200, stops short of company mandate
Alaska Airlines will also offer employees $200 if they share their vaccine status by Oct. 15
Extreme weather ‘just a small preview of what’s going to happen,’ warns climate scientist
A climate scientist explains why extreme weather across the U.S., like the Caldor Fire scorching the west coast, could pale in comparison to future weather.
Elon Musk declines to address Texas abortion law directly after Gov. Greg Abbott's comments
Elon Musk declined to directly weigh in on Texas' abortion law after Gov. Greg Abbott said the Tesla CEO supported his state's "social policies."
FAA grounds Virgin Galactic's spacecraft during investigation of Branson flight issues
The FAA grounded Virgin Galactic on Thursday, as the federal regulator investigates the company's previous spaceflight that carried founder Richard Branson.
Former Georgia district attorney Jackie Johnson criminally charged over investigation into Ahmaud Arbery shooting death
A former prosecutor in Georgia was indicted on charges of violating her oath of office and obstructing a police officer in the probe of Ahmaud Arbery's killing.
Match CEO and Bumble create relief funds for employees affected by Texas abortion law
The Texas-based companies behind the largest U.S. dating apps react to the state's restrictive abortion law.
Fauci says the new mu Covid strain isn't an immediate threat in the U.S.
CDC study shows unvaccinated students who attended spring break led Covid outbreak at University of Chicago
Among 140 infected students who were interviewed, 89 recently traveled for spring break, and 57 said they attended an unmasked indoor social gathering.
Spotify, Netflix and Match Group shares rise after Apple relaxes App Store rules
"Apple's selective tweaks to its App Store rules are welcome, but they don't go far enough," Spotify chief legal officer Horacio Gutierrez tweeted on Thursday.
Audi unveils new Grandsphere concept car as a 'private jet for the road'
While the vehicle can't fly, Audi said it designed the electric car with such luxury private travel in mind.
Ford's U.S. sales decline 33% in August as chip shortage devastates auto industry
Ford's sales capped off a dismal month of U.S. auto sales in August, which plummeted to their slowest adjusted selling rate since June 2020.
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