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SpaceX Shares Tumble 6.5% as Post IPO Frenzy Cools and Investors Eye Valuation Risks

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6.5% on Thursday, falling to $178.50 as the post IPO euphoria that briefly propelled Elon Musk’s company past a $2.5 trillion valuation began to lose steam.

June 19, 2026

Business

High and Armed: Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Users Can’t Lose Guns Without Proof of Danger

The US Supreme Court has unanimously limited the application of a decades old federal law barring firearms possession by drug users, ruling that the government cannot categorically strip gun rights from Americans

June 19, 2026

Whats New

A Day Early and Hundreds of Firings to Go: Bill Pulte’s Chaotic Takeover of US Intelligence

Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s pick for acting director of national intelligence, showed up at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence a day ahead of schedule on Thursday and immediately

June 19, 2026

Politics

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago as a $850 Million Beacon of Hope and Civic Life

The Obama Presidential Center officially opens its doors to the public on June 19, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, following a star studded dedication

June 18, 2026

Whats New

Hegseth Unveils Six Month NATO Review as US Cuts Force Commitments and Pressures Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a sweeping six month review of American forces in Europe, doubling down on the Trump administration’s combative posture toward NATO and demanding that European allies

June 18, 2026

Politics

NYPD Deploys Record Force as Knicks Parade Brings Millions to Lower Manhattan

New York City is bracing for a historic celebration as the Knicks prepare for their first ever championship ticker tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday, with the NYPD deploying

June 18, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Bhutan Recognizes Croatia, Leaving Only Two Countries on the Diplomatic Sidelines

The Kingdom of Bhutan has formally recognized the Republic of Croatia, ending a three decade gap in diplomatic relations and leaving only two sovereign states, Niger and Tonga, yet to extend official

June 18, 2026

Croatia

Jokić Leads Serbia’s Charge as Alimpijević Names 18 Man World Cup Qualifying Roster

Three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić will headline Serbia’s national basketball team as head coach Dušan Alimpijević unveiled an 18 player roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying window in

June 18, 2026

Serbia·Sport

BiH Records Over $6.5 Billion in Trade Activity During First Quarter of 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded more than $6.5 billion in total foreign trade during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new analysis adopted by the country’s Council of Ministers. While overall

June 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Oil Drops Below $80, Gold Bounces Back: Markets Cheer Trump’s Iran Peace Deal

Global markets responded swiftly to the signing of a landmark interim peace deal between the United States and Iran, with Brent crude oil tumbling below $78 per barrel and safe haven assets

June 18, 2026

Business

Mickoski With a Strong Stance Towards The EU: No Bargaining Over Macedonian Identity

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has declared a new chapter for his country, one defined by accelerated European integration, but only on terms that protect national identity from further concessions. Speaking at

June 18, 2026

Macedonia

US Expands Mental Health and Crisis Support With $700 Million Investment

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced more than $700 million in new funding opportunities aimed at strengthening mental health services, combating substance abuse and addressing homelessness across the

June 18, 2026

Whats New