SpaceX’s IPO combined with Tesla holdings lifted Musk’s personal wealth to over 1.2 trillion dollars making him the first trillionaire.
Year: 2026
SpaceX Makes Historic Market Debut on Nasdaq Raising 75 Billion Dollars in Biggest Ever IPO
SpaceX went public on June 12 with stock opening at 150 dollars per share and climbing 20% making it the largest IPO in recorded history.
US Shoots Down Two Iranian Drones Attempting to Strike Ships in Strait of Hormuz
US naval forces intercepted two Iranian drones targeting vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing military tensions.
Convoy Organized by Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon Reaches Destination After 12 Hours
A 25-truck convoy organized to help Lebanese residents return home finally completed its journey after being delayed for over an hour.
Israel Strikes Near Kfar Tebnit Village in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes hit sites near Kfar Tebnit village in Nabatieh southern Lebanon amid continued regional military activity.
Iran Demands IRR 12.6 Quadrillion Deal to End Conflict and Rejects US Terms
Iran put forward enormous financial demands as part of ceasefire negotiations and rejected the conditions offered by Washington.
FISA Section 702 on Track to Lapse After House Rejects Extension
The critical spy law used for over 60% of daily intelligence briefings failed to be renewed after the House blocked an extension.
Jay Clayton Named by Trump as Director of National Intelligence Following Senate Opposition to Pulte
Trump tapped former SEC chair Jay Clayton to head US national intelligence after bipartisan opposition derailed Bill Pulte’s nomination.
Somali Referee Denied US Entry for FIFA World Cup Returns Home to Mogadishu
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States and forced to return to Mogadishu.
NYC Landlord Waives Back Rent for Tenants After Being Targeted by Mayor Mamdani
A New York City landlord agreed to waive unpaid rent owed by tenants after facing public scrutiny from Mayor Mamdani.