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: 16:12 BST, 9 June 2021 Todd … Read more

State of Origin player ratings: who starred and who flopped as Blues win huge victory over Maroons

New South Wales player ratings after their huge 50-6 State of Origin victory over Queensland in Townsville.   1 James Tedesco – 8.5  The Blues captain was solid at the back, playing his regular support role through the middle and racking up 181 running metres. 2 Brian To’o – 9.5   A dream State of Origin debut … Read more

Nine commentator Phil Gould quotes GAME OF THRONES during his State of Origin rev-up speech 

Bizarre moment Nine commentator Phil Gould quotes Game of Thrones during his iconic State of Origin rev-up speech Game one of the 2021 State of Origin kicked off in Townsville on Wednesday Nine commentator Phil Gould opened the match with a last word speech  While praising players’ bravery, he related it to a passage in … Read more

Gladys Berejiklian is mocked for celebrating State of Origin opener four hours before kick off

Gladys Berejiklian is hilariously trolled after sharing a photo in a State of Origin Blues beanie and holding a Coke Zero four hours before the game Berejiklian was mocked for sharing support for the game hours before kick-off She tweeted photo of herself in a Blues beanie and scarf ahead of Origin opener Cheeky social … 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