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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company -- SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.

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Judge denies last-minute bid to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center -- A federal judge denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.

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A key spy tool is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here's what that means -- Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.

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Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House -- A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.

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Former SpaceX welder expected to become a millionaire after historic IPO -- Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee who owns 6,500 company shares, could see his wealth balloon by as much as $880,000.

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U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran to Central African Republic -- The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.

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Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI -- The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.

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At least 1 killed, 9 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting; suspect dead -- Four people required surgery while the five others have now been treated and released, according to Midland Memorial Hospital in Texas.

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Judge continues to block DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund -- A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.

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FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets -- Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.

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Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.

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SpaceX shares soar following record-breaking $75 billion IPO -- SpaceX's stock opened at $150 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in the biggest ever initial public offering.

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Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO -- The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.

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Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says -- An Iran​-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims.

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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center -- The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."

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