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Billboards in Times Square celebrate the SpaceX IPO debut at the Nasdaq on June 12th, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Good times for SpaceX are proving short-lived as Elon Musk’s intergalactic IPO is now giving fodder to bears who said the U.S. stock market wasn’t ready for a $2 trillion market-cap injection.Shares of the satellite and exploration business dropped 5.5% on Friday, extending a 10-day decline and hitting a low of $122.12 — roughly 9% below its IPO price of $135. The stock’s now down 44% from its intraday high of $225.64. The Nasdaq-100, which was less than a percent…

As parents become increasingly concerned about the potential dangers of unrestricted smartphone access for children, a growing number of companies are developing devices specifically designed for kids.  Today’s kid-friendly phones typically feature touchscreens, cameras, and communication capabilities similar to regular smartphones. However, the software on these devices is heavily modified to remove or restrict access to web browsers, social media, app stores, and other distractions. Parents can usually manage these devices through a companion app, allowing them to approve contacts, monitor locations, set screen time limits, select available apps, and, in some cases, receive alerts regarding cyberbullying, explicit content, or…

NewsFeedIranian forces say they launched missiles at US targets across Gulf states in the biggest escalation since an MoU was signed on June 17. The IRGC claimed strikes in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and Syria after overnight US attacks in Iran killed at least eight people.Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Meteor showers happen when dust from a passing comet or asteroid passes through the Earth’s atmosphere. The tiny particles – roughly the size of a grain of sand – vaporise, creating visible streaks of light.In the most dense parts of the dust stream, more meteors are visible. The Perseids in particular are known for being a very active shower, where up to 150 meteors per hour are possible during its peak.The shower is also famous for its bright “fireball” meteors.To spot them, skygazers should look for the point in the sky where they appear to originate from, known as the…

Neymar returns to his home club Santos Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future after indicating he would no longer play for Brazil following the country’s World Cup disappointment. The injury-plagued Neymar was included in the World Cup squad almost three years after he last appeared for Brazil, and played only 37 minutes across two matches. His only goal — a penalty — was not enough to prevent an early exit for Brazil after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16. An AI-generated video created by a fan circulated…

Oscar and Emmy winning U.S. director Daniel Junge (“Saving Face”) is executive producing the latest documentary from Panama’s Abner Benaim (“Invasion” “Plaza Catedral”) who has represented Panama three times at the Academy Awards. Still untitled, the documentary follows Panamanian Jaime Alemán, a lawyer, diplomat, businessman and one of the world’s most accomplished travelers. Alemán has visited all 193 countries recognized by the United Nations, reached both the North and South Poles, and was the first Panamanian to travel into space when he flew on Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-32 suborbital mission last year. Now 72, he´s been travelling since he…

 The Khaki is an enduring symbol of the NYSC. Do not change it, contends JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA The National Youth Service Corps always needed to be reformed. The scheme was born in 1973, in the shadow of a civil war, designed by the Gowon administration to stitch a wounded country back together by sending its young graduates across its fault lines. The world that assignment met is not the world we live in now. So when the Federal Executive Council approved the most consequential reforms of the scheme since its establishment, the Tinubu administration deserved the credit it received. A…

Laleye Dipo in Minna The unity and cohesion within the ranks of members of the Niger State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC is threatened leading to the birth of the “Niger State Rescue Movement,” comprising prominent past and present members of the party. The Niger Rescue Movement which is also made up of some former Commissioners and Special advisers in the administration of incumbent Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago claims to have the support of “elders of the state, men and women”. Ditching the All Progressives Congress which has been in power in the state for over 11…

Iran has accused the US of hitting civilian infrastructure in the latest wave of air strikes since peace talks collapsed.State media and provincial authorities said bridges, a train station and an airport were hit. BBC Verify has confirmed an attack on a bridge in Hormozgan province.US Central Command (Centcom) has not given a list of targets, but said the attacks were intended to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”. President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iranian bridges and power stations to force Tehran to return to talks to end the war that began on 28 February with US and Israeli…

Netflix reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that were roughly in line with analyst estimates on Thursday as Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the company’s advertising and engagement metrics. Netflix stock fell more than 7% in trading Friday as investors appeared disappointed once again in the company’s earnings forecast. Here’s how Netflix performed for the period ended June 30 compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG:Earnings per share: 80 cents vs. 79 cents estimatedRevenue: $12.56 billion vs. $12.59 billion estimatedNetflix reported $12.56 billion in revenue, up 13% year over year and just slightly missing analyst expectations. The rise…