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Elon Musk is visible on a video feed from Starbase, the Texas headquarters of SpaceX, at the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York on Friday morning, June 12, 2026. Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on June 11, 2026, as shares of his rocket company SpaceX began trading on the stock market at $150, up 11 percent from their initial public offering price. (Andres Kudacki/The New York Times)

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It’s a World-Class Investment. It’s a Junk Investment. What’s Up With SpaceX?

Image of an artist's rendering of a satellite with mirrors to light the night sky

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FCC Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry

President Donald Trump arrives for the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15, 2026. President Trump initially blamed the strike on a Iranian school on Iran even though the country does not have Tomahawk missiles. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

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Trump Administration Fires Independent Election Group Members

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Merced Targets Neglectful Landlords. How Much Are Fines for Substandard Housing?

A sign at the Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook, N.Y., warn about ticks, March 7, 2026. Summer is peak tick season, and with the pests comes the risk of Lyme, spotted fevers and other tick-borne illnesses. (Johnny Milano/The New York Times)

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Ticks Are on the Move. Here Are the Risks in Your Region

Image of the Shopify logo which consists of a dollar sign in white on a green shopping bag against a black background

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Shopify Tells Users to Remove Vapes From Online Stores