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Sources: SpaceX plans to raise $20B in a bond sale as soon as next week; the funds would be used to pay back a $20B bridge loan taken out after the xAI merger — AI and rocket group is tapping debt markets after rais…
‘Last Ride’: US Says Goodbye To Air Force One, Qatari Jet To Join Fleet
The goodbye messages fuelled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to President Donald Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar is now due to enter service.
Democrats Say $350 Million From Trump Tax Bill Funds White House Ballroom
Apportionment of funds comes from two accounts intended to provide US Secret Service with extra money for training in aftermath of last year’s assassination attempts on president, as per Democrats
Ancient oak tree linked to Robin Hood loved to death
The 1200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, which is said to have sheltered legendary 13th-century bandit Robin Hood, hasn’t sprouted leaves this spring.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump-Vance tag team takes on Iran deal critics
Trump and Vance fought back criticisms the U.S. gave “too much” to Iran in the 14-point MOU, while traders are pricing in expectations of potential rate hikes
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
US issues new sanctions against Lebanese officials, companies aligned with Hezbollah
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Blue material peels off Lincoln Reflecting Pool
Blue material is seen peeling off in the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Texas Air Force base hit with flu outbreak infecting nearly 160 troops after Hegseth lifts vaccine requirement: report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon was canceling what he called the ‘absurd’ requirement to get a yearly flu shot
Middle East Live: White House says Vance not heading to Switzerland Thursday for Iran talks
US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks that were originally slated for Friday to discuss next steps on the US-Iran agreement on ending the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. Follow our liveblog for …