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Business

SpaceX soars in $2T market debut, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

SpaceX soars in $2T market debut, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

    Rep. Sam Liccardo joins The Lead.

    SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

    SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

    • Manya Saini, Echo Wang and Niket Nishant Reuters

    SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S. company by value and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

    GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

    GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

    • CBC English

    Early studies suggest GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, could help reduce the risk of some cancers, but scientists say there are still more questions than answers and more long-term studies are needed to really understand the potential.

    SpaceX Makes History with Record-Breaking IPO

    SpaceX Makes History with Record-Breaking IPO

    • Cheddar

    SpaceX began trading after completing what is being widely reported as the largest IPO in U.S. history, raising roughly $75 billion and reaching a valuation.

    The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?!

    The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?!

    • Whistle Sports - Vertical

    The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?! #worldcup #fifaworldcup #soccer #futbol #football #tailgating SUBSCRIBE to Whistle for more awesome videos! - http://goo.gl/y2JNsG Still want more Whistle? Follow us on: TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@whistle INSTAGRAM: http://instag…

    Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

    Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

    • SNTV

    Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

    Understanding Juneteenth and the History Behind the Holiday

    Understanding Juneteenth and the History Behind the Holiday

    • unbranded - Lifestyle

    Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19. Here is what you need to know about the holiday. Juneteenth is the commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free. The day is also known by other names, such as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or…

    Parents, you aren't the boss of your family spending. It's the kids

    Parents, you aren't the boss of your family spending. It's the kids

      Youths between the ages of 8 and 15 directly control $95 billion and have a sway over bigger-picture household spending, a new study shows.

      Terry Savage: Reverse mortgages are useful but not for everyone

      Terry Savage: Reverse mortgages are useful but not for everyone

        As Americans live longer and costs continue to rise, a growing number of seniors have decided to tap into the equity they’ ve built up in their home, by using a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage allows you to withdraw cash tax-free from your home equity— money that does not have to be repaid until you die or sell your home. Late-night television commercials make...

        Average IRA Balance by Age and Generation in 2026: How Does Your Retirement Account Compare?

          Savers contributed a record amount of money to their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in the first quarter of 2026, pushing the average balance up more than 7% over the past year despite market volatility, according to Fidelity Investments.

          Soaring energy costs boost prices; Trump says 'I love the inflation'

          Soaring energy costs boost prices; Trump says 'I love the inflation'

            U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East conflict. 

            Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

            Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

              Starlink emphasizes speed and installation simplicity; Amazon pitches a broader ecosystem, including cloud computing, entertainment and retail links.

              Jill On Money: Retirement update — Confidence down, accounts up

              Jill On Money: Retirement update — Confidence down, accounts up

                There’s good news and bad news on the state of retirement. Americans are saving more for the future but are anxious about their ability to do enough. In its 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS), the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found that among those who are working and those who are already retired, confidence in having enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement dropped significantly this year from a year ago.

                Steilacoom ferry terminal Pride flag draws angry emails, town cites state lease

                Steilacoom ferry terminal Pride flag draws angry emails, town cites state lease

                  A Pride flag raised at the Steilacoom ferry terminal drew more than 50 angry emails after it replaced a POW/MIA flag at a dock area leased to the state. Town Administrator Paul Loveless said DSHS staff made the change for Pride month, not the town.

                  Local News

                  Randolph receives $442,000 to improve aging water system

                  Randolph receives $442,000 to improve aging water system

                  The City of Randolph received a $442,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support its aging water system.

                  Pulliam receives 4-H Foundation Scholarship

                  Pulliam receives 4-H Foundation Scholarship

                  Page County 4-H member Rylee Pulliam received a scholarship recently from the Iowa 4-H Foundation

                  Essex speech students earn academic awards

                  Essex speech students earn academic awards

                  Four Essex speech students were honored recently with the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

                  Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                  State & Regional

                  Xtreme Wheels keeps Council Bluffs cyclists rolling down Main Street

                  Xtreme Wheels keeps Council Bluffs cyclists rolling down Main Street

                  Tony Salvo has been keeping cyclists rolling since taking over Xtreme Wheels, and he stays busy providing service to riders from Council Bluffs, the metro area and beyond.

                  Iowa Judicial Branch warn residents about jury duty scams

                  Iowa Judicial Branch warn residents about jury duty scams

                  The Iowa Judicial Branch is warning residents about a rise in scams in which fraudsters impersonate judges, law enforcement officers and court officials to trick victims into sending money.

                  State Sen. Julian Garrett of Indianola dies at 85 after cancer diagnosis

                  State Sen. Julian Garrett of Indianola dies at 85 after cancer diagnosis

                  Julian Garrett, a Republican state senator from Indianola who had served in the Iowa Legislature since 2011 and in March was diagnosed with prostate cancer, passed away Monday at 85.

                  Paul Pate says new Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses

                  Paul Pate says new Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses

                  Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said a law targeting fraudulent businesses that use Iowans’ names and addresses to register their companies is a tool he plans to use.

                  Nation & World

                  SpaceX soars in $2T market debut, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

                  SpaceX soars in $2T market debut, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

                  Rep. Sam Liccardo joins The Lead.

                  SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

                  SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

                  SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S. company by value and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

                  GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

                  GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

                  Early studies suggest GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, could help reduce the risk of some cancers, but scientists say there are still more questions than answers and more long-term studies are needed to really understand the potential.

                  Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

                  Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

                  A federal judge in Washington on Friday declined U.S. President Donald Trump's request to temporarily pause an order to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

                  Shopping

                  Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                  Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                  Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                  Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                  Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                  Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                  8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                  8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                  Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                  The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                  The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                  Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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                  Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                  Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                  Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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                  What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                  What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                  Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                  Crime

                  Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                  Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                  A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                  3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                  3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                  The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                  Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                  Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                  A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                  51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                  51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                  A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                  Politics

                  Iowa Judicial Branch warn residents about jury duty scams

                  Iowa Judicial Branch warn residents about jury duty scams

                  The Iowa Judicial Branch is warning residents about a rise in scams in which fraudsters impersonate judges, law enforcement officers and court officials to trick victims into sending money.

                  State Sen. Julian Garrett of Indianola dies at 85 after cancer diagnosis

                  State Sen. Julian Garrett of Indianola dies at 85 after cancer diagnosis

                  Julian Garrett, a Republican state senator from Indianola who had served in the Iowa Legislature since 2011 and in March was diagnosed with prostate cancer, passed away Monday at 85.

                  Paul Pate says new Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses

                  Paul Pate says new Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses

                  Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said a law targeting fraudulent businesses that use Iowans’ names and addresses to register their companies is a tool he plans to use.

                  Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a Council Bluffs attorney wins back license

                  Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a Council Bluffs attorney wins back license

                  The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer who was convicted of dealing marijuana while serving as an attorney for the City of Council Bluffs.

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