SpaceX plans biggest stock market debut ever — and it could make Elon Musk world’s first trillionaire

New York — SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk — the world’s richest person — on course to becoming the first trillionaire. The company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., said … Read more

SpaceX aims to make its stock market debut at $1.77 trillion value

Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced Wednesday that it intends to make its stock market debut next week at a $1.77 trillion valuation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The highly-anticipated initial public offering is expected to be the largest ever and will raise $75 billion in fresh … Read more

SpaceX files for IPO as Elon Musk’s rocket company preps for public market debut

SpaceX filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday, as the Elon Musk-owned rocket manufacturer moves to raise more capital for its space, AI and satellite ventures.  The move comes after SpaceX filed a confidential IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month. SpaceX did not disclose how much money it is seeking to … Read more

Spencer Pratt is standout LA mayoral candidate in debut debate performance: ’10/10 no notes’

Spencer Pratt has a real chance to become next LA mayor, former resident says Jennifer Galardi, former Los Angeles County resident and senior policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, analyzes the Los Angeles mayoral debate, suggesting Spencer Pratt has a genuine chance at winning. She highlights the city’s palpable desire for real change, particularly regarding … Read more

Vance makes Iowa debut with a midterm message: ‘This is not a normal election’

DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance took repeated shots at Democrats here Tuesday in a midterm-year effort to boost a vulnerable Republican congressman. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This is not a normal election,” Vance told a crowd of several hundred on the … Read more

Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster

NEW YORK — Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025. The electric vehicle maker run by billionaire Elon Musk said it earned $477 million in the quarter, up 17% from a year ago. Earnings per share totaled 13 cents. Adjusted for certain items, per … Read more

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC’s National Zoo

WASHINGTON — The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai, who made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. Mother elephant Nhi Linh gave birth to Linh Mai on Feb. 2 after nearly two years … Read more