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Jeff Bezos unveils plans for commercial space station

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Jeff Bezos’ space tourism company, Blue Origin, has announced plans to launch a space station in Earth’s orbit.

The station will be named “Orbital Reef,” and is projected to be built and operational by the end of the decade.

The company says the station will serve as a “mixed-use business park” in space and will host up to 10 people.

Promotional material released by the company revealed the 32-thousand square foot station will provide customers with an ideal location for “filmmaking in microgravity”, or “conducting cutting-edge research”.

It’s also speculated that the space station will include a “space hotel”.

The company will partner with Sierra Space and Boeing to build the outpost.

The announcement comes amid NASA efforts to find a proposal that would replace the International Space Station (ISS), which is now more than 20 years old and in desperate need of repair.

This will include $400m in private contracts to space companies to help the agency replace the ageing outpost.

There is likely to be stiff competition for the funding, and Blue Origin is the latest firm to unveil their space station concept, joining space firms Nanoracks, Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin, who have teamed up to launch a station into low orbit by 2027.

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Judge grants request to pause Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case

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Special Counsel Jack Smith moves to vacate pretrial deadlines as DOJ weighs next steps after Trump’s Election Day victory.

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday granted Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to pause proceedings in former President Donald Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case.

The decision halts upcoming pretrial deadlines, allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) time to consider next steps after Trump’s recent electoral win.

Smith’s motion filed on Friday highlighted the unprecedented situation, noting, “as a result of the election,” the DOJ seeks to vacate remaining deadlines to “assess this unprecedented circumstance.”

Judge Chutkan agreed, instructing the prosecution to submit a status report on December 2 with its proposed course of action.

The request marks a pivotal step, likely steering toward a halt in prosecution, given the DOJ’s longstanding policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

Trump’s victory, making him the first convicted felon elected to the White House, has prompted DOJ officials to deliberate on how best to close Smith’s two federal cases against him.

Had Trump lost the race against Vice President Harris, the former president could have faced potential prison time.

However, this Election Day win likely shields him from criminal consequences while in office.

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How Donald Trump’s business policies will shape the U.S. economy

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Business leaders are closely monitoring the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s forthcoming policies might have on the financial landscape.

In a resounding victory, Trump captured both the electoral and popular vote to become the 47th President of the United States.

Trump’s landslide victory is fueling discussions on how his administration’s potential policy changes could reshape tax and trade systems as well as influence global economies.

Vick Tipnes, the CEO of Blackstone medical services joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Usha Vance to make history as the first Indian-American Second Lady

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President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his transition team in Florida alongside Vice President-elect J.D. Vance as they prepare for the upcoming administration.

This election ushers in significant milestones, including Usha Vance, who will be the first Indian American and Hindu to serve as Second Lady of the United States.

As the daughter of Indian immigrants, her presence marks a moment of cultural representation in American politics.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance praised his wife’s unwavering support, attributing her strength as a key factor in their successful campaign.

This new chapter signals a blend of continuity and change in the White House, promising a term marked by historical firsts and renewed policy efforts.

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