Tom Vice, the CEO of Sierra Space, resigned from his position, CNBC verified Monday. Vice retired on December 31, according to a statement from Sierra Space. Eren Ozmen will be president, and chairman Fatih Ozmen will act as interim CEO. In a statement, a Sierra Space spokeswoman said, "We thank Tom Vice for his leadership and wish him well in his retirement." Vice had served as Sierra Space CEO for three and a half years until retiring at the end of 2024. The aerospace contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, was spun out in 2021. With a most recent valuation of over $5 billion, Sierra is among the most valuable private U.S. enterprises in the rapidly expanding space industry. However, the company's ability to become a major player in the sector depends on Sierra Space successfully l...

Following the New Year's Day terror assault on Bourbon Street that left 14 revelers dead and numerous others injured, Louisiana's attorney general declared on Monday that New Orleans security procedures would be thoroughly reviewed. In a statement, State Attorney General Liz Murrill said that after speaking with the governor, she had directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to look into the city's security measures for New Year's Eve and the Sugar Bowl. The action was taken in response to criticism and inquiries regarding New Orleans' security routine, which included failing to install anti-vehicle barriers that it had owned for many years. Other barriers, called bollards, had also just been taken down because they needed to be replaced due to malfunctions. Louisianans are entitled t...

Madhav Rao Pasumarti, a native of Missouri, is employed in IT as a product process manager on an H-1B visa. He has seen himself and others with his immigration status being referred to as cheap laborers and invaders during the past few weeks. It's upsetting and confusing, he said, adding that those with visas like him have a lot at stake and want to contribute. People like Pasumarti, 49, who have an H-1B, a temporary visa for highly talented professionals, say they are uncertain about their future as the matter is still up for debate. "To be honest with you, it is confusing," Pasumarti said, highlighting the contradiction with other recent rhetoric that emphasizes welcoming immigrants with specialized talents. In the days after Christmas, a heated argument between several groups of MAGA su...

At least 66 instances of bird flu have been reported in the United States, marking the somber milestone of the country's first human fatality from the illness. Considered the nation's first serious human H5N1 infection, the patient, who was over 65 and had underlying medical issues, was admitted to a Louisiana hospital in December. The patient was exposed to both wild and backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. In a statement, the Department offered its sincere condolences to the patient's friends and family as they grieve the loss of a loved one. This will be the patient's last update due to patient confidentiality and family respect. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all but one of the documented human bird flu cases in the United Stat...

If the Mara family is prepared to sell him a share in his former team, Eli Manning, a former quarterback for the New York Giants, might think about becoming a minority owner. In an interview with CNBC Sport, Manning stated, "It's definitely something of interest." We just need to determine whether they would ever sell a small bit. The only team I would likely be interested in pursuing is the one I played for for sixteen years; it's local and makes the most sense. Since the Giants were founded in 1925, the Mara family has controlled the franchise. Regarding Manning's interest, the Giants chose not to comment. The NFL agreed in August to allow private equity ownership for up to 10% of each franchise, and many teams have started to think about selling small, minority holdings.To date, the pr...

The Summary A report from the U.S. surgeon general suggested that labels on alcoholic drinks should warn about cancer risk. Doctors expressed their agreement. For people wondering about the long-term damage of drinking and whether there is any safe limit, here is what experts think you should know. Physicians praised a new report released by the U.S. surgeon general on Friday, which identifies seven cancer forms linked to alcohol use and recommends that alcoholic beverages be labeled with cancer warnings. Numerous medical professionals have long urged the federal government to increase public awareness of the well-established link between alcohol use and cancer. Bruce Scott, president of the American Medical Association, stated in a statement that the American Medical Ass...

The Golden Globes on Sunday night were a bit of a full circle moment for the highly regarded FX series Shogun. For her performance as the enigmatic, high society Lady Mariko, Anna Sawai won best actress in a television drama. However, in the 1980 version of Shogun, the late Yoko Shimada won the same award for the same part more than 40 years ago. The 1975 James Clavell novel of the same name served as the basis for both television shows. The plot of FX's Shogun centers on a feudal Japan in the 17th century that is engaged in a civil war. Sawai's Mariko acts as a crucial mediator between Englishman John Blackthorne, who was shipwrecked in Japan, and the formidable Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Although Shimada's character Mariko likewise serves as an interpreter, there are some significant distinc...

The New York Giants suffered their 14th loss of the season on Sunday, the worst in a single season in the team's history, capping one of the worst seasons in its history. The Giants' 20–13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles backups was only the team's first loss of the week for a lot of supporters. John Mara, the president of the New York franchise, declared on Monday that he will keep head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, who were the main architects of the Giants' current situation. Even though the season's outcomes have been disappointing, Mara added in the statement, "[Team Chairman Steve] Tisch and I remain confident in the process that Joe and Brian have implemented and their vision for our team." Speaking to reporters on Monday, Mara stated that he anticipates a speed...

In an attempt to reduce young children's exposure to the hazardous metal that causes neurological and developmental issues, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration set maximum levels for lead in baby foods on Monday, including jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts, and dry cereal. According to the agency's final guidance, processed infant meals could cut lead exposure by 20% to 30%. The FDA can take enforcement action if foods above the limitations, but food makers are not required to adhere to them. According to a statement from the FDA, it is a component of the agency's continuous efforts to gradually lower dietary exposure to pollutants, such as lead, in meals while preserving access to nutrient-dense foods. Although they praised the initial proposal of the guidelines two years ago, consu...

In what will probably be several "Black Monday" firings in professional football, the Jacksonville Jaguars fired Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Pederson. The NFL's somber yearly tradition of identifying fall men for a failed 2024 season ended Sunday, with Pederson and Jerod Mayo of New England suffering the first casualties. Shortly after finishing their 4-13 season, the Patriots made a snap decision by firing rookie head coach Mayo on Sunday. In the post-Bill Belichick era, Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed regret for abandoning Mayo with a decimated roster. "I am responsible for this entire situation," Krusk told reporters on Monday."Because I put Jerod in an unworkable scenario, I feel awful for him. I am confident that he has all the resources necessary to succeed in this league as...