Science Jun 11 Why SpaceX is rocketing toward largest IPO in stock market history SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, will be going public and is expected to become the largest IPO in stock market history. Musk and the company are looking to raise roughly $75 billion. That would raise the company’s…
Economy Jun 10 As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a three-year high in May, up 4.2% annually. The Labor Department said the cost of energy was responsible for over 60% of the increase. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices,…
World Jun 09 U.S. retaliates against Iran after American helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz The U.S. military started what it called "self-defense strikes" against Iran for the downing of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the two crew members were both "safe and uninjured" after the Apache helicopter went…
Politics Jun 09 How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term…
Politics Jun 09 Bill Pulte 'deeply unqualified' to lead U.S. intelligence efforts, Jeffries says On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that will fund immigration and border enforcement agencies. The package passed in the Senate last week and heads to the president's desk. Attention now turns to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Democrats…
Nation Jun 09 Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup The countdown is on to the start of the World Cup. The tournament is the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But organizers have faced criticism over ticket prices and…
Arts Jun 09 'Grandfamilies' spotlights grandparents stepping in to raise children More than 2.5 million children across the U.S. live in households where grandparents have taken on the role of primary caregiver. But many grandparents face challenges navigating custody issues and accessing the resources and support they need. Geoff Bennett discussed…
Nation Jun 09 Listen Again: Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history We’re revisiting our episode with award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot, who spoke with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today.
World Jun 05 What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed As U.S.-Iran talks show little sign of progress, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, raising concerns about global energy markets and supply chains. Geoff Bennett speaks with energy analyst Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global,…
Politics Jun 03 Dissecting what the latest primary races mean for November elections Half a dozen states held their primary elections Tuesday giving a clearer picture of how some of the nation’s high-profile midterms races will shape up this fall. In California, ballots are still being counted in several key races chief among…