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California billionaire wealth tax qualifies for November ballot despite opposition
California officials certified the billionaire tax measure for the November 2026 ballot after validating over 874,000 signatures, despite strong opposition from Governor Newsom and tech billionaires.
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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady as US dollar reacts to Iran deal and Japan rate hike
The Federal Reserve kept rates steady June 17 amid US-Iran agreement effects and Bank of Japan rate rise, impacting the US dollar and Asian currencies.
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SpaceX IPO closes up 19% with $1.8 trillion valuation amid resale limits for retail investors
SpaceX completed its IPO June 12, closing up 19.22% at $160.95 per share, with retail investors facing resale restrictions.
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Apple to partner with Intel for US-based chip design and manufacturing
Apple agreed to work with Intel to design and produce chips in the US, announced President Donald Trump on June 18, 2026.
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Yen falls to near two-year low amid US-Japan rate gap; Japan signals readiness to intervene
The yen dropped to 160.79 per dollar on June 17, its weakest since July 2024, as Japan prepares potential market intervention amid widening US-Japan interest rate gap.
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Roelof Botha joins SpaceX board as independent director and audit committee member
Roelof Botha was named to SpaceX's board of directors and audit committee in a filing dated June 17, 2026.
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Apple plans product price hikes amid soaring AI-driven chip costs
Apple will raise prices on its products due to surging memory and storage chip costs driven by AI demand, CEO Tim Cook said.
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SpaceX Details AI Risks and Financial Losses in IPO Filing After xAI Buyout
SpaceX disclosed AI-related business risks and $530 million litigation reserve amid probes, following its February acquisition of Elon Musk’s xAI startup.
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Moody’s Downgrades Mexico’s Credit Rating to Baa3 with Stable Outlook
Moody’s cut Mexico’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to Baa3 on May 20, revising the outlook to stable from negative.
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SpaceX reveals risks from Grok AI’s NSFW ‘Spicy’ modes in IPO filing
SpaceX disclosed risks and ongoing investigations tied to Grok AI’s irreverent, NSFW features in its March 2026 IPO filing.
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Antonio Gracias poised to earn billions from SpaceX IPO with 7.3% stake
Antonio Gracias, longtime Elon Musk ally, holds 7.3% of SpaceX stock and stands to gain billions from the upcoming IPO.
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Indian youth group adopts 'cockroach' symbol after Chief Justice's controversial remarks
The Cockroach Janta Party emerged online after Chief Justice Surya Kant likened unemployed youth to cockroaches, gaining millions of followers quickly.
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Private jet crashes on Texas highway, killing CEO Joshua Baer and injuring others
A NetJets private jet crashed on Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, killing one and injuring several on June 16, 2026.
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Allbirds rebrands as Smartbird, names Nadia Carlsten CEO amid AI pivot
Allbirds changed its name to Smartbird and appointed Nadia Carlsten as CEO while shifting from footwear to AI infrastructure today.
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Cessna Citation Latitude crashes near Laredo, Texas highway; 1 dead, 5 injured
A Cessna Citation Latitude business jet crashed on Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, killing one and injuring five on June 16, 2026.
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Reagan National Airport to Close Midday July 4 for US 250th Anniversary Events
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will close from noon July 4 for US 250th independence celebrations, with rehearsals and other closures days before and after.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 Sale Set for June 23-27 with Early Deals Live Now
Amazon announced Prime Day 2026 will run June 23-27 with early deals already available on tech products and accessories.
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E.l.f. Beauty to roll back some tariff-driven price hikes amid weak consumer demand
E.l.f. Beauty announced plans to reduce certain tariff-driven price increases after sales softened due to high gas prices and consumer cost pressures.
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Disney to keep Hulu standalone while integrating features into Disney+ app
Disney will maintain Hulu as a separate streaming service while merging backend systems with Disney+ and expanding feature integration.
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Republicans move to block $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund tied to Trump lawsuit
Republican lawmakers seek to restrict or kill a $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund set up for Trump allies.
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UAE completes nearly half of pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz amid Iran blockade
The UAE has finished nearly 50% of a new pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz to secure oil exports amid Iran’s blockade.
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Jeff Bezos defends Amazon’s $40 million Melania Trump documentary purchase as a business move
Jeff Bezos defended Amazon’s $40 million purchase of a Melania Trump documentary as a sound business decision despite criticism and financial losses.
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Jeff Bezos downplays AI bubble fears, highlights tech job growth and productivity gains
Jeff Bezos dismissed AI bubble worries and emphasized rising tech roles and productivity in a May 20 CNBC interview.
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Target reports 6.7% net sales growth in Q1 2026, driven by product and experience updates
Target announced $25.443 billion in net sales for Q1 2026, up 6.7% year-over-year, led by stronger product offerings and improved customer experience.