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All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'

All in on Musk, SpaceX's self-declared 'dream weaver'

When SpaceX lists on Wall Street, expected on Friday, Elon Musk will serve simultaneously as chief executive, chief technology officer and board chairman of the rocket and AI company.

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South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico

South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they take on co-hosts Mexico in their World Cup opener.

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SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial public offering in history, which could propel co-founder Elon Musk to trillionaire status.

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Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.

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Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi

Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi

All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says the Waikato Chiefs are pumped up and ready to "rip" into the Canterbury Crusaders with a place in the Super Rugby final at stake when they meet on Friday.

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Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".

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US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing

Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he feared for trust in France's institutions after a botched investigation into the main suspect in an 11-year-old girl's likely murder triggered public outrage.

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GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin

GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin

BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the INTEC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for INTEC to support the architecture and integration of mission systems, entry into service and logistic support services for GA-ASI's Gambit Series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The work is intended to provide sovereign capabilities to meet the growing interest in CCA in Germany.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Celebrates America's 250th, Adds $17,000 in Prize Money as it Returns December 12-13, 2026

U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Celebrates America's 250th, Adds $17,000 in Prize Money as it Returns December 12-13, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / The 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, a celebration of America's 250th, will introduce prize money for its top Marathon runners for the first time when the race returns to the streets of West Palm Beach on December 12-13, 2026, a move that will attract elite runners worldwide and elevate the status of Palm Beach County's most treasured road test.

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