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SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. IPO at $135 a share, then its stock opened above that offer price in a closely watched debut. For households with market exposure, the eye-popping start is why Musk's rocket company has turned into a must-watch trade.
SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. IPO at $135 a share, then its stock opened above that offer price in a closely watched debut. For households with market exposure, the eye-popping start is why Musk's rocket company has turned into a must-watch trade.
The film is pulling fresh attention as public UFO chatter has moved from fringe talk to the White House and the Catholic Church. The cast interviews, plot breakdowns and post-credit questions are feeding the rush around Spielberg's latest sci-fi release.
The film is pulling fresh attention as public UFO chatter has moved from fringe talk to the White House and the Catholic Church. The cast interviews, plot breakdowns and post-credit questions are feeding the rush around Spielberg's latest sci-fi release.
Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential artists, died at 88, and peers are calling him a 'giant' and 'true icon.' His vivid pools, California scenes and Pop art helped define modern British art for millions.
Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential artists, died at 88, and peers are calling him a 'giant' and 'true icon.' His vivid pools, California scenes and Pop art helped define modern British art for millions.
Storms swept through Illinois, Indiana and nearby states, damaged buildings and canceled flights, with officials still assessing the wreckage. Hundreds of thousands lost power, and the death toll gives the outbreak its grim urgency.
Storms swept through Illinois, Indiana and nearby states, damaged buildings and canceled flights, with officials still assessing the wreckage. Hundreds of thousands lost power, and the death toll gives the outbreak its grim urgency.
His parents keep insisting he was defending himself, while Austin Metcalf's father and a reporter's racial comment add fresh outrage to the same already volatile court fight.
His parents keep insisting he was defending himself, while Austin Metcalf's father and a reporter's racial comment add fresh outrage to the same already volatile court fight.
The Visa-OpenAI tie-up got attention because it moves ChatGPT from recommendations to purchases, with user permission. It matters because it could change how people shop online and how banks, cards and retailers handle AI-driven payments.
The Visa-OpenAI tie-up got attention because it moves ChatGPT from recommendations to purchases, with user permission. It matters because it could change how people shop online and how banks, cards and retailers handle AI-driven payments.
The board voted to seek a stay after a judge ordered references to Trump removed by Friday. The White House also said it will appeal, while the center has already erased his name from its website and social pages.
The board voted to seek a stay after a judge ordered references to Trump removed by Friday. The White House also said it will appeal, while the center has already erased his name from its website and social pages.
Fox's listed start time has confused viewers because it points to the pregame show, not the actual kickoff. The U.S. opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles has also pulled in lineup and betting buzz as the home World Cup begins.
Fox's listed start time has confused viewers because it points to the pregame show, not the actual kickoff. The U.S. opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles has also pulled in lineup and betting buzz as the home World Cup begins.
Buscando Corazones Nogales got a tip claiming Guthrie's remains were buried near the U.S.-Mexico border and sent volunteers to look in a remote area. The search has not produced any findings, and the anonymous lead is driving the attention.
Buscando Corazones Nogales got a tip claiming Guthrie's remains were buried near the U.S.-Mexico border and sent volunteers to look in a remote area. The search has not produced any findings, and the anonymous lead is driving the attention.
Trump said he called off new strikes and that a signing could happen this weekend, which sent gold, silver and stocks swinging on hopes the conflict may ease. Traders are betting on whether this becomes a real deal or another deadline that slips.
Trump said he called off new strikes and that a signing could happen this weekend, which sent gold, silver and stocks swinging on hopes the conflict may ease. Traders are betting on whether this becomes a real deal or another deadline that slips.
The opening ceremony brought Shakira and a stacked music lineup to Mexico City, while sporadic clashes between police and protesters outside Azteca Stadium drew attention away from the show. Fans are also chasing clips of the performances, including Shakira's 'Dai Dai' set with Burna Boy.
The opening ceremony brought Shakira and a stacked music lineup to Mexico City, while sporadic clashes between police and protesters outside Azteca Stadium drew attention away from the show. Fans are also chasing clips of the performances, including Shakira's 'Dai Dai' set with Burna Boy.
Creators are posting mock admissions videos for Kai Cenat's 'Streamer University', turning the idea into a repeatable bit where everyone pitches themselves like they are trying to get accepted. The joke lands because the format is simple, self-aware and easy to remix with follower counts, hype clips and over-the-top resumes.
Creators are posting mock admissions videos for Kai Cenat's 'Streamer University', turning the idea into a repeatable bit where everyone pitches themselves like they are trying to get accepted. The joke lands because the format is simple, self-aware and easy to remix with follower counts, hype clips and over-the-top resumes.
Golf Digest reported that a female course employee accused Mickelson of inappropriate contact before a spring round, and his rep confirmed he is no longer at the club. The story is drawing attention because a six-time major winner is now at the center of a workplace conduct dispute at his own course.
Golf Digest reported that a female course employee accused Mickelson of inappropriate contact before a spring round, and his rep confirmed he is no longer at the club. The story is drawing attention because a six-time major winner is now at the center of a workplace conduct dispute at his own course.
The ticket split has turned Game 5 into a road crowd story, with New York fans already outpacing Spurs buyers at Front Bank Center. People are watching whether San Antonio gets a real home-court edge or a loud Knicks takeover.
The ticket split has turned Game 5 into a road crowd story, with New York fans already outpacing Spurs buyers at Front Bank Center. People are watching whether San Antonio gets a real home-court edge or a loud Knicks takeover.
Their coordinated Chrome Hearts look at Madison Square Garden drew fresh buzz around the couple’s courtside style, with the Knicks’ celebrity row also turning up Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Kylie’s own friendly moment with Swift.
Their coordinated Chrome Hearts look at Madison Square Garden drew fresh buzz around the couple’s courtside style, with the Knicks’ celebrity row also turning up Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Kylie’s own friendly moment with Swift.
The South Lawn Octagon is already going up and CBS got a behind-the-scenes look at preparations, even as a pending court challenge tries to stop the event. People are fixated on the mix of presidential pageantry, cage fights and Trump's 80th birthday.
The South Lawn Octagon is already going up and CBS got a behind-the-scenes look at preparations, even as a pending court challenge tries to stop the event. People are fixated on the mix of presidential pageantry, cage fights and Trump's 80th birthday.
The conversation is back because the tournament is running into visible crowd gaps, while one piece argues the pricing backlash from Europeans only exposes a familiar U.S. tension around soccer costs. Fans are watching because the sport's biggest event is struggling to fill stadiums in a country built for spectacle.
The conversation is back because the tournament is running into visible crowd gaps, while one piece argues the pricing backlash from Europeans only exposes a familiar U.S. tension around soccer costs. Fans are watching because the sport's biggest event is struggling to fill stadiums in a country built for spectacle.
Creators are posting reaction clips, nostalgia comparisons and audition jokes after the remake announcement lands, with the 1998-versus-2026 contrast doing most of the work. The hook is simple, everyone knows the game, so every new clip turns into a fresh before-and-after flex.
Creators are posting reaction clips, nostalgia comparisons and audition jokes after the remake announcement lands, with the 1998-versus-2026 contrast doing most of the work. The hook is simple, everyone knows the game, so every new clip turns into a fresh before-and-after flex.
The royal household said the king's eldest daughter died after being in a coma since December 2022. Thai leaders and mourners are reacting to the loss of the lawyer princess, who was seen as the family's most accomplished public figure.
The royal household said the king's eldest daughter died after being in a coma since December 2022. Thai leaders and mourners are reacting to the loss of the lawyer princess, who was seen as the family's most accomplished public figure.
Creators keep posting before-and-after reveals, character matches and quick-change edits, because the format gives every fandom its own little payoff moment. The joke is simple, the glow-up lands fast and the comments fill in the character guesses.
Creators keep posting before-and-after reveals, character matches and quick-change edits, because the format gives every fandom its own little payoff moment. The joke is simple, the glow-up lands fast and the comments fill in the character guesses.
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