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Massive Blue Origin rocket explosion gives edge to Elon Musk in space race - The Washington Post

Massive Blue Origin rocket explosion gives edge to Elon Musk in space race - The Washington Post

The destruction of Jeff Bezos's New Glenn rocket clouds NASA’s lunar timeline and deepens reliance on SpaceX, as the U.S. races China to the moon.

Southwest rewinds its extra-seat policy for plus-size passengers - The Washington Post

Southwest rewinds its extra-seat policy for plus-size passengers - The Washington Post

For passengers who need more room, the airline will again offer a second seat for free instead of requiring them to purchase one.

SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites - The Verge

SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites - The Verge

SpaceX was awarded a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” defense system.

Oil Declines Lift Stocks to Fresh Records - WSJ

Oil Declines Lift Stocks to Fresh Records - WSJ

Brent crude falls 19% in May, its sharpest monthly drop since 2020

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk - AP News

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk - AP News

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming…

Eastern and Western WA residents sickened with salmonella linked to supplement - Tri-City Herald

Eastern and Western WA residents sickened with salmonella linked to supplement - Tri-City Herald

Two Washington residents in Grant and Pierce counties are among 18 nationwide sickened with salmonella linked to recalled Mogo Moringa Pure Moringa Oleifera Capsules.

Meta lays off more than 2,000 from Menlo Park headquarters - SFGATE

Meta lays off more than 2,000 from Menlo Park headquarters - SFGATE

New records show how many California workers were hit in the company's latest wave of cuts this year.

Music giant Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid - BBC

Music giant Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid - BBC

The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

Oil market nearing a breaking point, Exxon executive warns - Chron

Oil market nearing a breaking point, Exxon executive warns - Chron

An Exxon executive warned Middle East supply disruptions could ripple beyond gas prices, affecting diesel, food, plastics and shipping.