Biden budget prioritizes space sector
Policy continuity across administrations is rare. But in a relatively small corner of the federal government, efforts are underway within the Department of Commerce to build upon a foundational 2018 National Space Council initiative. In March, the Biden administration proposed a budget of $87.7 million for the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Office of Space Commerce — $77.7 million above the fiscal year 2021 enacted level. This sizable increase is specifically slated t
Read MoreNew York Public Library giving out 500,000 free books this summer
Story at a glance The New York Public Library, which serves the boroughs of Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx, is giving away thousands of free books to patrons. The giveaway started earlier this month, and kids, teens and their families can stop by any of the NYPL’s 92 locations to pick up a free book to take home. The NYPL is
Read MoreFive races to watch in DC’s primary
Washington, D.C. is set to hold its primary on Tuesday, with the results signaling which direction the capital will go in amid growing concerns over crime and housing costs. In a city that is overwhelmingly Democratic and where a Republican has never been elected mayor, the Democratic primaries largely determine who will be elected to various offices in November. The last Republican to serve on the D.C. Council left their seat in 2009. Early in-person voting runs from June 10 to 19, and all mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday and received by the Board of Elec
Read MoreFormer Tesla employees suing company for 'mass layoffs' without giving notice
Two former Tesla employees filed a class-action lawsuit this week against Tesla, accusing the electric automaker company of violating federal law after they say executives recently approved "mass layoffs" without giving proper notice. The 10-page
Read MoreBiden calls Chevon CEO 'mildly sensitive' in tangle with oil executive
President Biden called the chief executive of oil giant Chevron “mildly sensitive” after he wrote a letter to the president accusing the Biden administration of vilifying the oil and gas industry over high prices. Biden made the comments in an exchange with reporters Tuesday afternoon when asked about the letter penned by Chevron CEO Michael Wirth, who, along with other oil executives, is scheduled to meet with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm later this week. “He’s mildly sensitive,” Biden said. “I didn’t know they’d get their feelings hurt tha
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