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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

SpaceX IPO Could Shake Up Crypto’s Cash Flow

The world is watching a big event: SpaceX plans to sell shares worth about $75 billion, aiming for a valuation near $1. 75 trillion. If it goes ahead in June, the deal would be larger than any IPO since 2000 and could pull a huge amount of money out of the market. Other tech giants are also prepa

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Old Parkland Welcomes New Space‑Tech Investor

Balerion Space Ventures, a young Dallas firm that backs space and defense startups, has chosen to set up shop at the historic Old Parkland campus in Oak Lawn. The company, founded in 2022, has already put money into more than a dozen tech firms that work on satellites, AI and national security.

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Plan to Defend Against Missiles from Space

The U. S. military is betting over $3 billion on a fresh approach to stop enemy missiles before they reach their targets. Instead of relying only on weapons on the ground, the Space Force now plans to place interceptors in orbit around Earth. Twelve companies got the green light to build and test th

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Why the next moon landing depends on two space startups

The Artemis II mission gave the U. S. a morale boost by circling the moon, but the real test is still ahead. NASA isn’t building the landers itself; instead, it’s betting on SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver. That’s a gamble because neither company has put humans on the moon before. SpaceX has expe

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Why celebrities are showing their plastic surgery scars online

The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Moon Trip Toilet Trouble

Going to the bathroom in space sounds like a basic need, but it turns out even that can cause big headaches. The Artemis II crew recently returned from a trip around the Moon, proving they could handle deep-space travel. Yet their shiny new space toilet, which cost millions to develop, had a tiny fl

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

NASA’s budget fight: Who really decides where space money goes?

Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr

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Apr 24 2026LIFESTYLE

A fresh spot in Cahaba Heights mixes coffee with community

A new coffee shop is opening soon in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, aiming to be more than just a place for a quick caffeine fix. Instead of standard brews, this spot plans to bring a taste of Yemeni coffee culture to the neighborhood. The goal? To create a welcoming space where people can relax, chat, an

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Apr 23 2026SCIENCE

Space Mission: Roman Telescope Set for September Launch

NASA plans to send its newest eye into space by early September. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, is scheduled for this year’s launch window. The mission aims to complete its journey by May 2027 at the latest. The Roman telescope was ann

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

A Big Deal: How a Young CEO’s Startup is Shaping the Future of Coding

Cursor, a fast‑growing coding assistant company, has just announced that SpaceX can buy it for $60 billion later this year. Even if the deal falls through, SpaceX will still pay $10 billion for their collaboration, making it a lucrative outcome for both sides. The company’s leader, Michael Truell,

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