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
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing SpaceX files for IPO in move that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire 02:03 UP NEXT Sonic booms heard around the U.S. 02:38 Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during engine-firing test in Florida 00:52 Breaking … Read more
Memorial Day weekend travel update from world’s busiest airport – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News’ Skyler Henry breaks down the travel rush at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where thousands of Americans navigate a busy Memorial Day travel weekend. Source link
Kathmandu, Nepal — Hundreds of climbers scaled Nepal’s side of Mount Everest in a single day, setting a record with 274 successful ascents, officials said Thursday. It was the largest number of climbers to reach the summit on a single day from the popular route on the southern face of the world’s tallest peak. The … Read more
A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist sold for $17.3 million on Wednesday, Christie’s said, calling it a record price for a stone of its kind sold at auction. The “Ocean Dream,” the standout offer at the auction house’s Geneva sale of jewelry, was found in Central … Read more
Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children who recently returned from a trip to the Sudan, told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis is in Sudan,” and the situation is “probably also the one that gets the least attention relative to the need.” Source link
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles’ reading of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds,” thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin. Source link
In 15th-century France, the medieval town of Grasse had a problem. It reeked of dead animals from its booming leather trade. Then came a clever idea to mask the stench: a pair of gloves infused with the scent of local flowers. It sparked a new industry. Flowers were planted; techniques invented. And what began as … Read more
In retirement, Lou Salas decided to take on a 29-foot puzzle, a map of the globe and its wonders. After over four years, he got to the end. Tony Dokoupil speaks with him about the lesson he’s learned. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Iran war could hit consumers where they least expect it: condom prices. Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, told Reuters it may soon hike prices by as much as 30% as the Middle East conflict strains global energy and supply chains. The warning underscores how the … Read more