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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound

The impact will occur on the side of the Moon facing Earth and could raise a cloud of dust and rock fragments that may remain visible through sensitive telescopes for several minutes.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) launches from Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 21, 2026.
Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, US, April 29, 2026.

Musk's America PAC plans $100 million-plus effort to boost Republican turnout - report

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Elon Musk: "SpaceX will be worth more than the rest of Earth"

US Park Police officers detain a man as fans watch the UFC Freedom 250 event from a street across the Ellipse next to the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, US, June 15, 2026

Federal grand jury indicts eight men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says


Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

"We are considering whether to take legal action," Claudia Sheinbaum said during her daily morning press conference, adding that government lawyers are reviewing the matter.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026.

Elon Musk says Tesla's new 'affordable' Cybertruck will only be available for 10 days

This version will be available for $59,990; the Premium version will keep its $79,990 price tag; and the Cyberbeast will be available for $99,990.

New Tesla Cybertruck 2026.

X removes blue checkmarks from several Iranian regime figures as apparent support of protesters

After reporting the accounts to X, WIRED reports that several blue checkmarks were removed from Iranian government accounts, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

X logo over an Iranian flag.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said new powers are needed to regulate internet access and protect children from fast-evolving digital risks, including AI tools and social media.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

Elon Musk plans to develop SpaceX’s first smartphone

SpaceX is expected to expand Starlink’s operations into new markets, including direct-to-cellular phone connectivity and space monitoring services.

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US transported 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran since January - WSJ

The US sent around 6,000 terminals to Iran in an unprecedented, direct attempt to deliver internet freedom to regime-stifled protestors, according to officials cited by the outlet.

Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).

What to know about Elon Musk's merger of SpaceX with his AI company - explainer

Elon Musk’s merger of SpaceX and xAI brings together rockets, AI, and social media in a $1.25 trillion bet on space-based data centers. Here’s what the deal means and the challenges ahead.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2023.

Mistrust of Trump is reshaping the global order - opinion

Global trust in America is eroding while erratic leadership, private power, and strategic uncertainty are reshaping the world order.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion

Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure, signaling a fight over press freedom and democratic checks in Israel.

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

My Word: Dangerous global gambling games - opinion

Prediction markets claim to reveal the future, but when wars, elections, and disasters are used for gambling, the consequences can be dangerous.