Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows
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Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows
This week, Knicks fans had a big win after a big loss; fans of inflation were delighted and World Cup fans went broke. How will quiz fans fare?
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She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person
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She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person
Moira Brown, perhaps the oldest of Scotland's Tartan Army of soccer fans, will be in Boston when Scotland's team plays against Haiti on June 13. "I'm the luckiest person in this world," she says.
20m ago
How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
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How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.
21m ago
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut
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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
37m ago
SpaceX Finalizes IPO Price at $135 a Share in World’s Largest Public Offering
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SpaceX Finalizes IPO Price at $135 a Share in World’s Largest Public Offering
Elon Musk’s rocket company said it would sell more than 555 million shares at $135 each in its blockbuster initial public offering, which is set to begin trading on Friday.
2h ago
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
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Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.
8h ago
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
10h ago
Trump calls off threatened strikes, says deal with Iran is close
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Trump calls off threatened strikes, says deal with Iran is close
President Trump said he called off a third night of airstrikes on Iranian targets. In the Oval Office, he again said that a deal was close between the U.S. and Iran, and that it might be signed this w
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Middle East experts assess prospects for U.S.-Iran deal
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Middle East experts assess prospects for U.S.-Iran deal
To discuss the latest developments in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Joel Rayburn and Suzanne Maloney. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institu
10h ago
WATCH: Trump signs proclamation opening more protected ocean areas to commercial fishing
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WATCH: Trump signs proclamation opening more protected ocean areas to commercial fishing
President Donald Trump opened three marine protected areas in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing with a proclamation on Thursday that he said will boost the U.S. seafood industry.
10h ago
Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion
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Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion
Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.
12h ago
Absent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.
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Absent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.
SpaceX will not raise money from investors in China and Hong Kong. Others firms, like OpenAI, may follow suit.
13h ago