Japanese Billionaire Books First Moonshot Aboard SpaceX's 'Big Falcon Rocket'
Sep 18, 2018
In 2002, Musk founded SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company now valued at over $20 billion. Short-hop testing of the BFR's second stage, nicknamed the Big Falcon Spaceship or BFS, could begin as early as next year.
Final Delta 2 rocket launches $1 billion ice probe
Sep 18, 2018
NASA has launched a climate satellite that will use lasers to measure changes in the Earth's ice sheets from space . ICESat-2 will measure the height of our changing Earth, one laser pulse at a time, 10,000 laser pulses per second.
Sunderland misses out on Storm Helene - but gales are on their way
Sep 18, 2018
Meanwhile in the USA , the death toll from Storm Florence has risen to 11 after catastrophic flooding hit North Carolina. People have been ordered to evacuate the Carolinas ahead of strong winds and heavy rain as the hurricane lands.
Trump hits China with fresh tariffs, threatens more if Beijing retaliates
Sep 18, 2018
The latest round of imports will face 10 percent tariffs through the end of the year, and then the rate will jump to 25 percent. Also spared from the tariffs were Chinese inputs for US-produced chemicals used in manufacturing, textiles and agriculture.
Steps taken to activate communication between two Koreas
Sep 17, 2018
It said the live coverage will include key moments such as when the leaders greet each other in Pyongyang on Tuesday. President Donald Trump, Kim has expressed his vague commitment to complete denuclearization of the peninsula.
Minnesota Vikings: Top options to replace Daniel Carlson at kicker
Sep 17, 2018
Last year, Cook saw his rookie season in the National Football League cut prematurely by a year-ending knee injury. Referee Tony Corrente told ESPN that Matthews was penalized for lifting and driving Cousins to the ground.
Cristiano Ronaldo admits to feeling 'tense' about Juventus start
Sep 17, 2018
Sassuolo pulled a goal back in stoppage time but Juventus held on to record their fourth straight win of the league campaign. Roma was made to pay for its complacency as it fumbled a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Chievo Verona.
Kavanaugh’s Accuser Has Now Come Forward
Sep 17, 2018
The Senate Judiciary Committee has completed its hearings on Kavanaugh and planned to vote this week on his nomination. But, her client has not been asked by any committee members to testify, Katz noted, which is "interesting".
Mother and Infant Among First Reported Fatalities as Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall
Sep 17, 2018
Meanwhile, many were experiencing a complete blackout as the storm damaged infrastructure, utility poles and transmission lines. Almost 9,00,000 homes and businesses were without power in the Carolinas early on Friday, utility officials said.
David Luiz reveals he enjoys every bit of life under Maurizio Sarri
Sep 15, 2018
The 59-year-old's preferred playing style, which sees his team play short, snappy passes, certainly suits the Brazilian. Sarri is known as a heavy smoker and said during the global break his father was trying to persuade him to quit.
Tropical development likely in the Gulf by Thursday
Sep 15, 2018
Isaac is expected to produce up to 3 inches of rain, with isolated maximum totals of up to 5 inches, across southeast Puerto Rico. Interests along the northeastern Mexico and the coasts of Texas and Louisiana should monitor the progress of this system.
Apple iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Sep 15, 2018
Carphone Warehouse has a handy tool on its site which allows you to check if you're eligible for an upgrade to the iPhone XS Max. Since this is the big upgrade most people want to see, this is a huge bonus considering it's being dished out for free.
Paul Merson predicts Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool result
Sep 14, 2018
"Now with the Nations League, global managers can not rest players because it is a proper competition". The plan was - and still is - that he will make us better.
Russian Federation includes China in biggest war games in decades
Sep 14, 2018
Big Russia-China war games are apparently going to be routine going forward, the Russian defence minister revealed Wednesday. Tanks roll during the military exercises in Chita, Eastern Siberia, during the Vostok 2018 exercises, September 11, 2018.
IPhone XS Max: How it compares to Pixel 2 XL, Note 9
Sep 14, 2018
The latest wearable also touts a built-in (and FDA-approved) EKG sensor to help diagnose heart diseases and other conditions. Unlike the other two models, this phone comes in a variety of different colours - blue, white, black, yellow, coral and red.