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Elon Musk has revealed plans for a stock market flotation of SpaceX that looks set to raise a record sum and could make him the world's first trillionaire.
May 21, 2026
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The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
May 21, 2026
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Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
May 21, 2026
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Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort…
May 21, 2026
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Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
May 21, 2026
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The medical condition of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with doctors unable to contain her irregular heart rate, the Royal Palace…
May 21, 2026
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Tech giant Meta has laid off 10% of its workforce - as chief executive Mark Zuckerberg warns that "success isn't a given".
May 21, 2026
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NBC News' Tom Llamas talks to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about how the economy is impacting the company and its new business expansion.
May 21, 2026
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The US military will deploy its Typhon midrange missile launcher and Himars rocket system to southwestern Japan next month for joint exercises with the Self-Defence Forces, sources familiar with the…
May 21, 2026
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Mr. Musk’s rocket and satellite maker disclosed its financial performance as it prepares to go public in what is set to be one of the largest offerings to date.
May 21, 2026
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Singapore’s plan to trial weaponised unmanned drones has put a spotlight on Southeast Asia’s fast-growing interest in systems that can track and strike at targets without putting operators directly in…
May 21, 2026
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SpaceX filed Wednesday for the an initial public offering that is expected to raise at least $75 billion and would value the company at as much as $2 trillion.
May 21, 2026
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Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
May 21, 2026
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SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, opening the books of the company that has already revolutionized rocket technology, with even larger ambitions to colonize Mars and…
May 21, 2026
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Since 1966, companies have been required to send the federal government demographic data on their employees, part of an effort to combat discrimination. Under Trump, the data collection may end.
May 21, 2026
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The company behind snack brands including Lay’s and Doritos said it’s raising prices on some of its smaller chip bags.
May 21, 2026
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Sherritt suspended direct participation in its joint venture in Cuba earlier this month amid ramped up pressure by the U.S. on the island nation.
May 20, 2026
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The world's most valuable company has reported another series of record-breaking and expectation-defying results, easing fears, for now, of a slowdown in the AI boom.
May 20, 2026
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A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell’s last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook.
May 20, 2026
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Federal Reserve officials’ concerns about inflation being stoked by the Iran war intensified last month.
May 20, 2026
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What the world’s biggest DIY store says about American housing
May 20, 2026
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Erewhon, the upscale grocery chain with a cult-like following, opened a new store in Glendale on Wednesday.
May 20, 2026
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The New York Times profiled young job seekers in 1991. Today, their own children are entering a work force in flux.
May 20, 2026
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A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
May 20, 2026
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Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos accused politicians of villainizing the ultra-wealthy and using tax policy as a political wedge issue.
May 20, 2026
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Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.
May 20, 2026
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Taiwán sigue siendo el principal punto de tensión entre EE.UU. y China. Pekín intensifica la presión militar sobre la isla mientras Washington mantiene su apoyo a Taipéi. Ivana Bargues explica por qué este tema es clave…
May 20, 2026
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Other Vox titles, including Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, the Dodo, and the Verge, are not included in the transaction. They will make up a second, independent company under a new name.
May 20, 2026
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Singapore’s push to prepare workers for artificial intelligence is facing a stern test after Meta and Standard Chartered announced lay-offs this week, fuelling debate over how far AI is already…
May 20, 2026
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In New Delhi’s chaotic traffic, where the backs of autorickshaws sometimes double as mobile billboards, some commuters are now being greeted by an unlikely face: US President Donald Trump. Splashed…
May 20, 2026
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The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family…
May 20, 2026
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Layoffs linked to artificial intelligence are rattling workers and college graduates, stoking concerns worldwide that are showing up in polls.
May 20, 2026
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The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the…
May 20, 2026
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Indonesia will require exports of key commodities to pass through a state-appointed enterprise in a sweeping effort to curb revenue leaks, tighten oversight of natural resources and keep more foreign…
May 20, 2026
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China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to Japan slightly rebounded in April after slumping the previous month, but Japanese firms warn they are facing “severe” shortages as a diplomatic…
May 20, 2026
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Malaysia’s unity government will remain intact until the end of its term amid speculation of snap elections, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Gabungan…
May 20, 2026
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