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Peter Beck hasn’t been shy about his intention to grow Rocket Lab into more than just a launch provider, but a fully vertically integrated space company that makes spacecraft in addition to sending them to orbit. The company, which he founded in 2006, has taken yet another major stride toward that goal with the news Wednesday that it will open a new production facility to manufacture satellite components at a larger scale than ever before. The facility will manufacture reaction wheels, critical attitude and stability control systems on satellites. Rocket Lab says the facility, which will be operational in the…

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Coney Shack | Eddy Marenco Topped with salsa verde and scallion oil, or with simple relish and mustard, these top dogs will hit the spot In a city that’s obsessed with roast pork, cheesesteaks, and Italian sausages, the humble hot dog often gets forgotten. But as the summer season slowly fades, opportunities to indulge in one of life’s greatest pleasures — a perfectly cooked hot dog on a perfectly fluffy bun — feel ever-more-precious and, frankly, necessary. Take on Labor Day weekend with one of Philly’s great hot dogs and come back to your cheesesteak routine this fall.

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Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday that masks will be required in K-12 schools. Here is the Playbook. GOP Senate Hopefuls Call on Biden to Resign Over Afghanistan Attack: Following a terrorist attack in Kabul that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members, three leading Republican candidates for U.S. Senate have called for President Joe Biden to resign or be removed from office. Bush To Speak At Flight 93 Memorial on 9/11: Former President George W. Bush will deliver the keynote address during the ceremony. ‘Pennsylvania mandates masks in K-12 schools, day cares’: The Associated Press reports that…

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Dilfer’s mea culpa came quickly and hit the nail on the head. Super Bowl-winning quarterback turned broadcaster Trent Dilfer is in hot water after video showed the now-high school coach pushing and shouting at one of his players. Trent Dilfer could never handle the pressure of Hicksville High School. pic.twitter.com/uiyEGF7huD — One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) August 29, 2021 The incident occurred Friday night in Lipscomb Academy’s 62-7 win. Dilfer has been head coach at Lipscomb since 2019, when he left ESPN as an analyst to turn to coaching. This video marks the first recorded incident with a player, and oddly…

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Here’s how we reached this point. A high school showcase game has sparked a high school sports scandal in one of the most remarkable stories of the year. The “school,” Bishop Sycamore, was scrutinized after a 58-0 loss on ESPN that left announcers appalled and fans bewildered at how and why a team this bad was allowed to compete on national television. In the wake of those fairly innocuous questions, we’ve been led down a remarkable path that continues to get more bizarre with each passing day. If you’ve been struggling to understand this whole debacle, let’s break it down.…

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MAKE IT HAPPEN, JETS! Every few years the ghastly, grisly visage of a vintage 1970s Joe Namath doll graces Twitter to remind us of the true horrors of the past. Now, it’s time again to appreciate the most disturbing sports collectible of all time. Brace yourselves, and consider this your warning. Creepy Joe Namath doll is ready to meet you in your nightmares. pic.twitter.com/aKdDDPo4dD — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) May 26, 2018 Interest in the doll was rekindled Tuesday night when the @NFL_Journal account rejuvenated the conversation about the Namath doll, which has absolutely killed in the past, and will…

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