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'Mega bubble or fairy tale?': Uday Kotak reacts to SpaceX's historic IPO

Veteran banker Uday Kotak questioned SpaceX's massive valuation, calling it a "huge bet on the future" that defies traditional metrics. Elon Musk's company debuted on Wall Street, making him the world's first trillionaire. Despite concerns…

Musk becomes world's first trillionaire, Zohran Mamdani sees reason to tax the rich

Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's successful IPO, with shares surging. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seized the moment to advocate for taxing the wealthy, proposing a new tax on luxury second…

Rare shark studied in its natural habitat for first time - and it wasn't where researchers thought

A rare, deep-sea goblin shark has been studied alive in its habitat for the first time.

Discovery of ancient Chinese anaesthesia reveals advanced early surgical practices

The invention of modern anaesthetics in 1846 is a pivotal milestone in the history of modern medicine, yet humans have long sought to alleviate surgical pain. Recent research has showed that in the 14th century, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)…

Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says

Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemes Drug diversion schemes led by police that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education…

Out-of-this-world medical tech could boost health care on Earth, researchers say

The shift toward deep space exploration is set to bring new developments for Earth’s health-care systems, researchers say, including innovations such as portable medical technology and robotic care.

Black women in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. This clinic is trying to help

A recent report reveals that mental health is the most commonly diagnosed chronic condition among Black women in Canada. Clinicians, researchers and patients say that’s not surprising, pointing to the ongoing effects of anti-Black racism…

Discovery of woman's body in WA's Goldfields sparks homicide investigation

Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Rare Sumatran tiger captured on camera in Harapan forest

A critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) was captured on camera in the Hutan Harapan ecosystem ...

Global Economy Briefing — June 13, 2026

A calmer week ended on a high note as SpaceX completed the largest stock market debut in history, jumping nearly 20%, and US consumer confidence rebounded sharply from a record low. Small-company shares touched an all-time high, but…

NASA’s Hubble sees a swarm of galaxies in one of the universe’s largest structures

Here’s How AI Agents Can Protect EV Chargers

An AI agent system proposed by researchers in Spain promises to prevent energy theft and damage to EV chargers, as well as the critical energy infrastructure that powers them.