Bids to take a ride on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft approach $3M as more still flood in

Bidding to be the first paying customer on the New Shephard rocket from Blue Origin approached $3 million on Thursday, with additional bids to be placed in the coming days.  According to the company’s website, the highest bid is $2.8 million, up from $2.4 million on Wednesday. The identity of the top bidder is not … Read more

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin receives FAA approval for its first human spaceflight on July 20

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin received approval Monday from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry humans on the New Shepard rocket into space on July 20. The company was required to verify the rocket’s hardware and software worked safely during a test flight and the FAA confirmed it met regulatory requirements. Bezos, his brother Mark, … Read more

Rare 22-carat gold Henry VIII coin which was the ‘origin of the pound’ set to go under the hammer

Rare 22-carat gold Henry VIII coin issued by Tower of London between 1538 and 1541 which was the ‘origin of the pound’ is set to go under the hammer for £50,000 The Sovereign gold coin is one of only five known examples on the market It was minted at a time when Henry VIII was … Read more

Todd Carney proudly dresses his newborn son Lion in blue to support NSW in the State of Origin

A family divided: Todd Carney proudly dresses his newborn son Lion in blue to support NSW in the State of Origin – while fiancée Susie Bradley shows her allegiance to QLD By Alisha Buaya and Abi Moustafa For Daily Mail Australia Published: 16:05 BST, 9 June 2021 | Updated: 16:05 BST, 9 June 2021 Todd … Read more

State of Origin: Maroons’ Green says Queensland are the ‘underdogs’

Maroons coach Paul Green says Queensland are the ‘underdogs’ ahead of State of Origin and that NSW are ‘a better team than us on paper’ By Australian Associated Press Published: 22:09 BST, 8 June 2021 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 8 June 2021 Amused by feedback that he appears a more relaxed and upbeat coach, Paul … Read more

Origin pressure no worries for Penrith duo Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai

Origin pressure no worries for Penrith duo Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai By Australian Associated Press Published: 21:56 BST, 7 June 2021 | Updated: 21:56 BST, 7 June 2021 Brad Fittler has backed Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary’s ability to perform on the big stage, claiming they have already proven they can do it at … Read more

Bids to become the first paying customer on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft top $3 million

Bidding to be the first paying customer, on Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket topped $3 million on Monday, flying alongside company founder Jeff Bezos and his brother.  According to the company’s website, the highest bid to ride on the July 20 flight is $3.2 million, up from $2.8 million in late May. The identity of … Read more

Crackdown won’t ruin NRL or State of Origin, says Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett 

Crackdown won’t ruin NRL or State of Origin, says Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett By Australian Associated Press Published: 04:59 BST, 28 May 2021 | Updated: 04:59 BST, 28 May 2021 Wayne Bennett has one simple message for NRL clubs: get on board with the crackdown or give up on this year’s premiership. Bennett remains one … Read more

Tickets go on sale TODAY for Blue Origin flights that will send tourists to the edge of space

Tickets go on sale TODAY for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flights that will send customers to the edge of space aboard the New Shepard rocket – and the cheapest start at an eye-watering $200,000 Blue Origin to open ticket sales for trips to space on its New Shepard rocket  It’s expected to announce pricing, the … Read more