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SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion in a stock market debut, which would make it the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever and value the company at $1.77 trillion. This could increase Elon Musk’s net worth, potentially making him the first trillionaire. The company is currently losing money but has big plans including using AI and space technologies.
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SpaceX will offer 555,555,555 shares at $135 each in its IPO.
The IPO could raise $75 billion, surpassing the previous record of $26 billion by Saudi Aramco.
The company’s estimated market value after the IPO is $1.77 trillion.
Elon Musk will control 82.4% of voting power in SpaceX through his Class B shares.
Musk’s current net worth is about $826 billion; the IPO could raise this above $1 trillion.
SpaceX lost $2.6 billion in operations last year despite $18.7 billion in revenue.
SpaceX’s plans include building a human colony on Mars and expanding AI and space data services.
The company sees potential AI revenue of up to $26.5 trillion, though some AI projects are still in early stages.
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At the end of 2025, Americans held a record 33% of their total wealth in the stock market, higher than previous peaks in 2000 and 2021. Most of this stock market wealth is owned by the richest 10% of households, which affects the economy by increasing spending among the wealthy while many others do not benefit.
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33% of total U.S. household wealth was in stocks by the end of 2025.
This share is higher than during the internet boom of 2000 (27%) and the meme stock mania of 2021 (~30%).
Household stock portfolios grew 18%, adding $10.31 trillion, to reach $67.77 trillion from 2024 to 2025.
The S&P 500 stock index rose about 10% in 2025, further boosting portfolio values.
The richest 10% of American households owned 87% of the total household stock wealth.
Most Americans (90%) have not benefited from the stock market gains.
Increased wealth among the rich is helping fuel economic growth through their higher spending.
Many people face shrinking savings and lower income power due to rising inflation despite the stock market gains.
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Bob Harris, a well-known BBC Radio 2 presenter, is stepping down from his shows after 56 years on air due to health problems related to prostate cancer that has spread to his spine. He expressed gratitude to his listeners and colleagues and said he will focus on his treatment and recovery.
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Bob Harris started broadcasting for the BBC in 1970.
He has been on BBC Radio 2 since 1996, hosting the Country Show and Sounds of the 70s.
Harris revealed in 2024 that his prostate cancer has spread to his spine.
He began radiotherapy treatment and is focusing on getting better.
Harris started his career as a club DJ and co-founded Time Out magazine.
Colleagues Shaun Keaveny and Darius Rucker will continue hosting the shows during his treatment.
Radio 2's head praised Harris for his contributions and wished him well.
Harris thanked his family and listeners for their support during his illness.
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Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur who leads companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). He became the first person to have a net worth over $500 billion in 2025, and his wealth could grow if SpaceX goes public.
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Elon Musk runs Tesla (electric cars), SpaceX (rockets and space tech), and X (social media).
In October 2025, Musk’s net worth exceeded $500 billion for the first time.
Tesla shareholders approved a pay deal for Musk that could be worth $1 trillion.
SpaceX’s planned public offering could increase Musk’s wealth to about $1 trillion.
Musk also leads Neuralink, which works on brain chip technology, and xAI, an artificial intelligence company.
He is known for sharing strong opinions on social media about many topics, including politics.
Musk played a significant role in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and later had a public conflict with President Trump.
Musk was born in South Africa and moved to the U.S. for college, studying economics and physics.
He built his fortune from early internet ventures, including PayPal, and then focused on Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, renamed it X, made large layoffs, and changed its business model by adding paid subscriptions.
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Georgia’s temporary gas tax break ended on June 2, causing fuel prices in the state to rise by about 33 cents per gallon. Although U.S. gas prices have started to fall, overall fuel costs remain high due to ongoing global energy issues.
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Georgia drivers will pay more at the pump after the state’s gas tax holiday expired on June 2.
The tax break had lowered gas prices by approximately 33 cents per gallon.
Governor Brian Kemp extended the suspension for two weeks to cover Memorial Day, but chose not to extend it further.
The national average price for regular gasoline was about $4.26 per gallon on June 3.
Georgia’s gas prices have been lower than the national average, around $3.79 per gallon recently.
Fuel prices remain higher than before the Iran war increased tensions and disrupted energy supplies.
Analysts say it may take until late 2026 or early 2027 for production and trade to return to normal.
Ongoing supply disruptions and market uncertainty continue to keep fuel prices elevated.
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The UK government plans to cut tariff-free imports of steel by 60% starting July 1, while the EU plans to reduce similar imports by 50%. Both sides are concerned this will harm their steel industries, which rely on trade with each other and face competition from China. UK and EU officials are meeting to discuss these new import quotas and try to reduce tensions.
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The UK will reduce tariff-free steel imports from non-EU countries by 60% from July 1, 2024.
The EU will cut its tariff-free steel imports by 50% from non-EU countries on the same date.
These moves are meant to protect domestic steel industries from cheaper steel imports, especially from China.
The UK and EU previously had a unified system, but after Brexit, the UK must set its own quotas.
The European Steel Association says UK limits on EU steel imports are extremely low, cutting some product exports by up to 80%.
UK and EU steel industries worry that these import limits will cause economic harm to both sides.
Talks are scheduled between UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to address these disputes.
There is hope to reach a better deal, but the US is not currently involved in helping UK-EU cooperation on steel trade.
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A parasitic fly called the New World screwworm has been found in a young calf in Texas, near the Mexico border. Officials have set up a quarantine to stop the spread and say the fly poses a risk to cattle but not to the safety of beef food products.
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The New World screwworm is a fly that lays larvae which feed on warm-blooded animals, harming them.
The infected calf was three weeks old and found in La Pryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the Mexico border.
A 12-mile quarantine zone was created to limit movement of animals in and out without inspection.
Officials have not found any other cases of the screwworm in the U.S. so far.
If treated, infected animals can recover from the larvae infestation.
The screwworm threatens livestock but does not infect meat or food products.
U.S. cattle numbers are currently at a low level, causing high beef prices.
A screwworm outbreak could further reduce cattle supply and increase beef prices.
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Several major artificial intelligence (AI) companies are preparing to sell shares to the public through initial public offerings (IPOs), aiming to raise large amounts of money to fund AI development. Companies like SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI have very high valuations and are competing to lead the future of AI technology.
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SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, merged with Musk’s AI company xAI, raising its valuation from $800 billion to $1.25 trillion.
SpaceX plans one of the largest IPOs ever, aiming to raise up to $75 billion despite losing billions annually.
xAI, which created the Grok chatbot, lost $6.4 billion in operations last year.
Anthropic, created by former OpenAI leaders, is valued at $965 billion and filed confidentially for an IPO.
Anthropic makes about $47 billion annually by selling its AI technology, including the Claude chatbot.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is valued at $852 billion and plans an IPO possibly this fall.
Experts worry there may be too much money flowing into AI companies given that AI technology is still developing.
The AI market enthusiasm has helped push the stock market to record highs.
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The Lifetime ISA (LISA) was created to help people save money for retirement or to buy their first home costing up to £450,000. However, many people in London find the property price limit too low for the housing market, forcing them to withdraw savings early and lose money due to penalties.
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The LISA allows first-time buyers to save £4,000 a year and get a 25% government bonus.
Withdrawals made before age 60 for reasons other than buying a home incur a 6.25% financial penalty.
The average first-time buyer in London spends about £463,000, which is above the LISA property price cap of £450,000.
Analysis showed that many London boroughs have average home prices exceeding £450,000, making the scheme less useful there.
More people are making unauthorized withdrawals (with penalties) than authorized ones to buy homes.
Some savers, like Fraser Glen and Sophie Bauer, had to withdraw funds early and lost thousands due to the penalty.
Others, like Calvin Kern, face high prices and penalties that make it harder to save for a home in London.
Critics say the scheme may encourage young people to move outside London or lose money withdrawing early.
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The widow of Luke Ashton, who died after losing £18,000 due to gambling, has started a legal case against Betfair. The family claims Betfair failed to protect him despite signs of his gambling problem, which could create new rules for gambling companies in the UK.
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Luke Ashton, from Leicester, died in 2021 after losing large amounts of money gambling with Betfair.
His family claims Betfair was negligent by not stopping his losses or helping him.
Betfair denies responsibility, saying Ashton did not tell them about his gambling disorder.
Ashton lost £21,777 over three years and placed over 1,000 bets in one month in 2021.
He used self-exclusion options but returned to gambling when they ended.
The family is seeking £846,478 in damages, including lost future earnings.
A 2023 inquest criticized Betfair for not doing more to intervene in Ashton's gambling.
If successful, this case could lead to more claims against UK gambling companies.
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Indonesia’s currency, the rupiah, has fallen to its weakest level ever against the US dollar, reaching 18,028 rupiah per dollar. This drop happened because of rising oil prices linked to conflicts in the Middle East and reduced trade profits, despite efforts by Indonesia’s central bank to support the currency.
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The rupiah crossed the 18,000 level against the US dollar for the first time.
Rising energy costs due to conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran have hurt Indonesia’s economy.
Indonesia imports more oil than it exports, so higher oil prices put extra pressure on its currency.
Indonesia's trade surplus dropped sharply from $3.3 billion to $89 million in just one month.
The central bank raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 5.25% to stabilize the currency.
The central bank also tightened rules on buying US dollars, requiring documents for purchases over $25,000.
The US plans to add import taxes on some goods from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore related to forced labor concerns.
Despite intervention, the rupiah’s value continues to weaken due to strong demand for dollars and a narrow trade surplus.
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Edinburgh’s festivals plan to create one joint box office for all 11 events to make buying tickets easier and use customer data better. They hope this will increase ticket sales, attract sponsors, and help cope with cuts in public funding. While most festivals discuss a shared system, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is also developing its own ticketing app.
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Edinburgh hosts 11 major festivals, selling nearly 4 million tickets in 2024.
Festival leaders want a single box office and ticketing app for all events.
A unified system could help attract sponsors like Mastercard and increase revenue.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest of the festivals, is creating a separate app.
Rising costs and a new 5% hotel visitor tax in Edinburgh are reducing attendance and ticket sales.
The Scottish government has pledged £200 million for arts over three years but faces budget cuts by 2030.
Festival organizers hold a large amount of customer data (“data lake”) they want to use better.
Talks are ongoing with VisitScotland, Creative Scotland, and Edinburgh council for support.
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The UK government is investing £1.3 billion to improve roads, rail, and community facilities to support the new Universal UK theme park planned to open in 2031 in Bedfordshire. This investment aims to create 28,000 jobs and boost economic growth by attracting visitors and encouraging private investment.
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The government is spending £1.3 billion on infrastructure for the Universal UK Resort.
£474 million is for upgrading the A421 road and building a larger Wixams railway station.
The railway station will expand from two to four platforms to handle more tourists.
The project expects 28,000 jobs from construction and operations combined.
Universal is investing £6 billion overall and says this will be its only park in Europe.
The government grant money will be paid only after the infrastructure is built and the park opens.
Local concerns include the impact on water supply and competition for small businesses.
The government plans to build more reservoirs and Universal will invest in sustainable energy for the site.
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SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company, plans to raise about $75 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) with a valuation of $1.77 trillion. This would make SpaceX one of the largest companies by market value, surpassing Tesla and Meta, even though it currently operates at a loss.
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SpaceX aims to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each in its IPO.
The company’s estimated valuation at IPO is $1.77 trillion.
This valuation would place SpaceX as the seventh-largest company by market value worldwide.
Elon Musk owns roughly 42% of SpaceX and will keep over 82% of voting rights through special stock classes.
SpaceX plans to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange on June 12.
The company reported a net loss of $4.9 billion in 2025 and $4.3 billion loss in the first quarter of 2026.
SpaceX’s valuation is based on future growth potential, especially in space travel, satellite internet, and AI, rather than current profits.
Investors are optimistic, pricing SpaceX’s value up to $2.2 trillion on the first day of trading.
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The New York Federal Reserve Bank reported that rising unemployment among young college graduates may be linked to the increase in remote work since 2020. The bank used census data to show a 20% rise in joblessness for workers under 29 years old.
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Youth unemployment rates have increased since the 2020 pandemic.
The New York Federal Reserve Bank analyzed this trend.
Remote work has become more common since 2020.
Census data shows a 20% increase in unemployment for college graduates under 29.
The increase in joblessness may be connected to remote work opportunities.
The report was published on a Monday by the regional Fed bank.
Younger workers may be having more difficulty entering the labor force because of these changes.
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A video store in Brooklyn is seeing more customers interested in old formats like VHS tapes and DVDs. People are choosing to browse physical shelves in the store instead of relying on online suggestions.
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The video store is located in Brooklyn.
It sells movies on VHS tapes and DVDs.
These older formats are becoming popular again.
New customers include younger people who didn’t grow up with VHS.
Shoppers prefer looking at physical movies rather than using online algorithms.
The store is benefiting from this renewed interest in physical media.
This trend shows a shift from digital to more traditional ways of finding movies.
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Japan is facing shortages of plastic bags, trays, and gloves because of a supply problem with naphtha, a key ingredient used to make many plastics. This shortage is linked to the war in the Middle East disrupting Japan’s main source of crude oil, which is used to produce naphtha.
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Plastic bags, trays, and gloves are running low in Japanese supermarkets, bakeries, and other food businesses.
Naphtha is a chemical made from crude oil and is used to produce many plastic items.
Japan gets most of its crude oil from the Middle East, where a war is causing supply disruptions.
Production of polyethylene, a plastic used in bags, dropped by 62% in March compared to the previous year.
The Japanese government says the problem is a temporary supply "bottleneck," but industry experts expect the shortage to worsen in June.
Some stores are encouraging customers to bring their own containers and are offering rewards for doing so.
Waste management systems that require specific plastic bags are also affected, leading some cities to allow different bags or limit sales.
Other East Asian countries, like South Korea, are experiencing similar shortages and have put purchase limits on plastic bags.
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Liam Wildish started sharing videos of himself cleaning signs on social media nine years ago to promote his window cleaning business. His videos became very popular and now cleaning signs is a full-time job for him as an online personality.
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Liam Wildish began posting sign-cleaning videos to promote his window cleaning business.
This started about nine years ago.
The videos gained a large following on social media.
The sign-cleaning videos helped him build an internet identity.
Wildish now works full-time as a content creator focused on cleaning signs.
The story was reported by Tina Kraus for CBS News.
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Canada recently approved generic versions of the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic, making it the first G7 country to do so. This has led to much lower prices in Canada, while in the US, cheap generic versions are not expected for several more years due to patent protections.
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Canada approved generic semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) in May, with generics expected in pharmacies by June.
The generics will cost less than one-third of the price of the brand-name drugs.
Ozempic and Wegovy are popular drugs used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss; Wegovy is prescribed off-label for weight loss.
In the US, Ozempic costs over $1,000 per month for uninsured patients, and low-cost generics are not expected until about 2032.
Canada’s approval follows India’s earlier approval of many low-cost generic versions, which caused price cuts by Novo Nordisk there.
Two companies have generic semaglutide approved in Canada: Dr Reddy’s (India-based) and Apotex (Canadian).
Dr Reddy’s has applied for generic approval in over 80 countries but not the US, UK, or Europe.
Patent laws in the US and Europe allow drug makers to extend monopolies to delay generic competition, which affects when generics become available.
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The market for electric vehicles (EVs) in India is growing quickly as fuel prices rise due to increased crude oil costs and the Middle East conflict. New government rules and more affordable EV models are expected to boost electric car sales further, but challenges like limited charging stations remain.
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Electric car sales in India grew 25% in the year ending March 2026, with EVs reaching over 5% of passenger vehicle sales.
Larger electric cars priced above one million rupees now make up about 10% of sales in that segment.
Rising fuel prices, caused by India importing nearly 90% of its oil and crude prices jumping 50%, have increased interest in EVs.
New government rules (CAFE-3) starting in April 2026 will tighten emission targets and impose penalties, encouraging manufacturers to sell more EVs.
Some cities like Delhi plan to ban new registrations of gasoline and diesel two- and three-wheelers by 2027.
New cheaper EV models and more vehicle launches are expected to boost demand in the coming years.
India’s EV adoption lags behind countries like China (53.3%), the EU (20%), and the US (8%).
A key challenge is the lack of public charging stations, which have only grown from 2,000 to a still limited number recently.
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