Boeing’s Starliner capsule, carrying a pair of NASA astronauts, docked with the International Space Station Thursday, completing the first leg of an important test flight after several of its thrusters went offline, forcing a dramatic, last-minute scramble to troubleshoot the issue. Traveling some 240 miles above Earth, the autonomous spacecraft slowly nestled in to one of the orbiting laboratory’s docking ports as the two vehicles whizzed around Earth at some 17,500 m.p.h. The docking came...

Matthew Mangine and Rep. Andy Barr are tied together by unimaginable loss and one singular, horrible date: June 16, 2020. That’s the day Mangine, a dad from northern Kentucky, lost his 16-year-old son, who collapsed at a soccer practice and later died from a cardiac event. It’s also the day Barr’s wife, Carol, collapsed on a Zoom call and later died, also from a cardiac event. She was 39. Last month, Mangine went to Barr’s Washington, D.C., office and asked him to back...

San Francisco’s greatness is defined by its tolerance, an identity forged by the embrace of diverse lifestyles, artistic creativity and business innovation. That tolerance will be tested Thursday when former president Donald J. Trump comes to town to raise millions for his presidential campaign. The fundraiser is being hosted by Pacific Heights billionaire David Sacks, who made his fortune as co-founder of PayPal and Yammer; his wife, designer Jacqueline Sacks; and Chamath Palihapitiya,...

A top news union’s organizing costs and some of its leaders’ outspoken left-leaning criticism of journalism are drawing a backlash from some unionized journalists at the New York Times, Reuters, and other newsrooms. The journalists have “effectively lost our voice, or any power, in our own union, the NewsGuild of New York,” the Reuters NewsGuild unit chair, Tim McLaughlin, wrote to Reuters union members earlier this month in a message shared with Semafor. He suggested a check on dues...

The New York Democratic congressional candidate running against GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik suggested "MAGA" supporters should attend a "re-education camp" after the 2024 election — even if Democrats see a "resounding blue wave."  Paula Collins, who is running against Stefanik, R-N.Y., in New York’s 21st congressional district, made the comments during a public Zoom Townhall this week, where she appeared to admit that "re-education" would be controversial. 

June 1st – June 8th 6/1 Godsmack’s “Truth” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. The track, from the band’s eighth album, “Lighting Up The Sky,” is their 13th song to top the survey.  6/1 Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Slash, debuts at # 1 on Billboard‘s Blues Albums chart with “Orgy Of The Damned.”  It’s also #2 on the Top Rock Albums chart.  6/3 Disturbed’s frontman David Draiman receives the joint Jerusalem Post and World Zionist Organization award for outstanding contributions in the fight against antisemitism. Draiman notes that he lost many of his colleagues and friends over his defense of the Jewish people. 6/3 During a Rolling Stones concert in Orlando, frontman Mick Jagger acknowledges celebrities in the audience. “And (Florida governor) Ron DeSantis is up there in the suite,” Jagger concludes. “He’s having a date night with Mickey Mouse. I’m so glad they finally made up.” It’s a reference to DeSantis’ battle with Disney over the governor’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” education bill. Desantis probably wasn’t in attendance. 6/5 The Struts headline an edition of the Soho Sessions concert series supporting Everytown for Gun Safety – who combat and prevent gun violence across the country. 6/7 Bon Jovi’s sixteenth studio album, “Forever,” featuring the lead track “Legendary” and “Living Proof,” arrives. “The new record, it exudes joy,” enthuses Jon Bon Jovi. ” This is turn-up-the-volume, feel-good Bon Jovi.” ### The post The Week In Rock: Godsmack’s “Truth,” Draiman’s Award & Slash’s “Orgy” appeared first on RockinTown.

“Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple,” a documentary about the E Street Band guitarist and ‘The Sopranos” actor, will come to HBO on June 22nd – following a premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival (which will run through June 16 th).The film includes testimonials from Paul McCartney, Eddie Vedder, Bill Wyman, Bono, Darlene Love, Joan Jett, Peter Gabriel, and, you guessed it, Bruce Springsteen. “He was a great performer, great songwriter, great producer,” Springsteen said. “We were so close, I just wanted him near me. He just became my Rock n’ Roll brother, instantly.” The film also traces Van Zandt’s career as an activist – a champion of social justice. ### The post “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple” Doc Is On The Way appeared first on RockinTown.