A chip-manufacturing complex, AI satellites, and space facilities add to a pricey project list at Elon…
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National-Security Contractor HawkEye 360’s Shares Soar in IPO
Investors are cheering defense-related companies ahead of SpaceX’s planned offering.
Elon Musk Summoned to France to Face Criminal Charges
Paris prosecutors investigating X say Musk and ex-CEO Yaccarino will face charges even if they don’t…
German Factory Orders Jumped in First Month of Iran Conflict
Orders rose sharply in March, a sign that businesses might have been building stocks in response…
Malaysia Central Bank Holds Steady as It Gauges Mideast War Impact
The central bank noted uncertainties arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict, saying the economic impact…
Eurozone Retail Sales Soften as Shoppers Feel Energy Pinch
Falling consumer sentiment points to a broader weakening of demand in the sector over coming months.
U.S Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
U.S. jobless claims rose last week but remained relatively low as employers held back from widespread…
Bank of Mexico Ends Easing Cycle With Interest-Rate Cut
The board of governors voted 3-2 to reduce the overnight interest-rate target by a quarter of…
In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps…
Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia
Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the…