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Billionaire Blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space

Billionaire Blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two billionaires are putting everything on the line this month to ride their own rockets into space. It’s intended to be a flashy confidence boost for customers seeking their own short joyrides.
Researchers create concussion tool to find those at high-risk of prolonged symptoms

Researchers create concussion tool to find those at high-risk of prolonged symptoms

Annalise Mathers doesn't remember the fall that caused her concussion on a ski mountain four months ago, but she can recall the disorienting feelings that followed.
Is Thursday the new Monday? Flexible working is in flux

Is Thursday the new Monday? Flexible working is in flux

NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, companies around the U.S. scrambled to figure out how to shut down their offices and set up their employees for remote work as the COVID-19 virus suddenly bore down on the world.

Pakistan opens state-run school for transgender students

MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan opened its first government-run school for transgender students on Thursday in the central city of Multan, a provincial education minister said, promising to set up more such schools in the future.
Japan bans fans at Tokyo-area Olympics venues due to virus

Japan bans fans at Tokyo-area Olympics venues due to virus

TOKYO (AP) — Fans will be banned from Tokyo-area stadiums and arenas when the Olympics begin in two weeks, the city’s governor said Thursday after meeting with organizers of the pandemic-postponed games.
New doc gives Bush administration's view of 9/11 attacks

New doc gives Bush administration's view of 9/11 attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jeff Daniels will narrate a new documentary, “9/11: Inside the President's War Room,” that will tell the story of the attacks through the eyes of the Bush administration.

Haddish, Shatner, Paisley join Discovery's 'Shark Week'

NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in the ocean, surrounded by sharks, Tiffany Haddish stayed cool. She drew on her land-based survival skills. “I was as frightened around them as I am around like a pack of pit bull dogs,” she said in an interview.
Jason Priestley says 'Private Eyes' demise came as 'a great surprise'

Jason Priestley says 'Private Eyes' demise came as 'a great surprise'

TORONTO — "Private Eyes" star Jason Priestley says he's sad his Global TV series is coming to an end, noting its demise came as "a great surprise" to the cast and crew.
'Never Have I Ever' actor juggles show and college with ease

'Never Have I Ever' actor juggles show and college with ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaren Lewison was at his USC freshman orientation when he got the call to screen test for the Netflix series “ Never Have I Ever .
Na cites travel restrictions in pulling out of British Open

Na cites travel restrictions in pulling out of British Open

Kevin Na has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Royal St. George's because of the international travel requirements getting to England. He was replaced in the field by two-time major champion Martin Kaymer.
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