SpaceX's IPO has been significantly upsized, with underwriters exercising their option to purchase the maximum number of shares, bringing the total funds raised to $85.7 billion. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay off debt, expand AI infrastructure, and enhance its launch and Starlink services.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused German official Johann Wadephul of being a 'good disciple of Goebbels' for repeating accusations over the Bucha massacre. Lavrov also stated that Europe is 'scheming' against Russia and that European values equate to depriving Russians of basic rights.
The US and Iran have finalized a peace agreement to end their war, with a signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Geneva. The deal, brokered with Pakistan's mediation, includes Iran's commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warns that sudden US restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models, coinciding with the SpaceX IPO, highlight a hidden economic threat and pose a "massive threat" to market optimism and the economy.
Donald Trump's ambitions are characterized as small and ego-driven, contrasting with grander civilizational projects. His 80th birthday was marked by a UFC cage fight hosted at the White House, a spectacle of violence and taxpayer expense.
Russia launched a new wave of overnight strikes on civilian targets across Ukraine, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a Unesco World Heritage site, caught fire after being hit. The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Putin as the 'Kremlin Antichrist' for the attack. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Putin, urging him to end the conflict.
Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, recovering from a hamstring injury, will begin the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cabo Verde on the bench. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Yamal is fit but will be managed carefully. Cabo Verde makes its historic World Cup debut.
Germany thrashed Curaçao 7-1 in Houston, surpassing Brazil as the highest-scoring nation in FIFA World Cup history with 239 goals. Kai Havertz scored twice.
Islam Makhachev responded to Ilia Topuria's loss at UFC 250, where Justin Gaethje became the new lightweight champion. Makhachev alluded to Topuria's previous criticisms and praised Gaethje's hard-earned victory.
Russia denies damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, claiming a US-made Patriot missile caused the strike. Ukraine accuses Moscow of targeting the UNESCO site during a massive overnight assault that killed at least nine people.
Elon Musk stated that reaching quadrillionaire status is possible but would necessitate factories on the Moon and Mars, with a future economy based on mass and energy, not dollars. This follows SpaceX's historic IPO, which valued the company at over $2.1 trillion and made Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Elon Musk stated that becoming a quadrillionaire is "not impossible" but would necessitate factories on the Moon and Mars, with a future economy based on mass and energy, not dollars. This follows SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, which valued the company at over $2.1 trillion and made Musk the world's first trillionaire.
A 1640 eruption of Parker Volcano in the Philippines may have contributed to the collapse of China's Ming Dynasty, according to a study in Climate of the Past. Volcanic eruptions can cause climate changes leading to crop failures and famine.
Starbucks Korea stores will close early next week for employee history training following a public backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked the Gwangju Uprising. The campaign's "Tank Day" and "5/18" wording caused outrage, leading to the firing of the local CEO.
Starbucks Korea will close all stores early next week for mandatory history training following a public backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a painful historical event. The campaign's wording "Tank Day" and "5/18" referenced a 1980 military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju.
Manuel Neuer, 40, became Germany's oldest player at a major tournament during their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Curaçao. Germany won 7-1, with Neuer marking his return after a brief retirement and injuries to other keepers.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack overnight caused a fire at Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery, damaging the Dormition Cathedral. At least nine people were killed across Ukraine, including five rescue workers in Kharkiv. Kyiv reported significant destruction and power outages affecting 140,000 residents.
Russia launched new overnight strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, hitting the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv and killing at least nine people across the country. The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Putin as the "Kremlin Antichrist" after the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has begun with significant matches. Brazil drew with Morocco, Scotland beat Haiti, Australia upset Turkey, Germany dominated Curaçao, and the Netherlands narrowly defeated Japan. Ivory Coast secured a late win against Ecuador.
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their opening ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash. Despite a strong spin attack, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin predicts India may struggle against stronger teams like Australia and England due to a lack of power-hitting.
Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a double gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage-III in Antalya. He won the mixed team gold with Kumkum Anil Mohod and then the individual recurve gold, marking a significant achievement after 20 years of archery.
Connor Metcalfe, scorer of the winning goal for the Socceroos against Turkey, described the historic World Cup victory as "crazy" and a "memory I'll never forget." The team faced a grueling recovery schedule after arriving back in Oakland at 5 am following a late match in Vancouver. They are now focusing on recuperation before their next match against the United States.
Germany defeated World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in their opening match. Curaçao scored their first-ever World Cup goal, holding Germany level for 37 minutes before Germany's superior quality led to a dominant victory.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least five people. The historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was damaged. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response.
