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Global Markets & Equities 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

California Grants $750 Million for Caltrain’s Downtown San Francisco Extension

California has approved $750 million in state funding for the long-delayed extension of Caltrain into downtown San Francisco, a major infrastructure commitment that could reshape commuter rail access across the Bay Area. The award is part of a broader $3.4 billion transportation package aimed at improving safety, connectivity, and system resilience across the state.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning13 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Pelosi’s Successor Signals a New AI Regulatory Era as Data Centers Hit Power Limits

Nancy Pelosi’s likely successor in Congress is positioning himself as an aggressive voice on artificial intelligence, reflecting California’s growing role in shaping the next phase of U.S. tech regulation. At the same time, the physical infrastructure behind the AI boom is running into a harder constraint: data centers are straining electric grids, raising costs and complicating expansion plans.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

University of California’s $193 Million Ritz-Carlton Purchase Spotlights the Cost Crisis in Higher Education

The University of California system has reportedly purchased a Ritz-Carlton property for $193 million, a move that lands amid intensifying scrutiny over the cost of attending public universities in California, where total annual expenses can now exceed $50,000 for some students. The transaction underscores the widening gap between elite institutional assets and the affordability pressures facing students and families.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

University of California’s $193 Million Ritz-Carlton Purchase Highlights the Strain of Soaring College Costs

The University of California system has reportedly bought a $193 million Ritz-Carlton property, a transaction that lands amid intensifying scrutiny over the affordability of higher education in California, where annual college costs can now exceed $50,000. The deal underscores how elite institutions are increasingly managing not only academic demands but also the financial pressures of housing, operations, and long-term asset strategy.

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Global Markets & Equities23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Under Scrutiny After Fatal California Freeway Crash

A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode on a California freeway, according to local reports and the California Highway Patrol. The crash intensifies scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance technology at a sensitive moment for the company, which has positioned autonomy as central to its long-term growth narrative.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Meta’s New Share Class Gives Zuckerberg a Tax-Planning Shield Without Surrendering Control

Meta Platforms has introduced a new class of stock that was partly designed to help founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg meet a potential California billionaire tax without diluting his grip on the company. The structure underscores how Silicon Valley’s most powerful executives are preparing for a possible wealth-tax regime while preserving voting control over their firms.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Meta’s New Stock Class Gives Zuckerberg a Tax-Planning Escape Hatch Without Surrendering Control

Meta Platforms has introduced a new stock class that appears designed, in part, to help founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg meet a potential California billionaire tax without diluting his grip on the company. The structure underscores how Silicon Valley’s most powerful executives are preparing for a possible policy shift that could reshape how wealth is taxed in the state.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors23 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Meta’s New Stock Class Gives Zuckerberg a Tax-Savvy Path Without Surrendering Control

Meta Platforms has introduced a new stock class that appears designed, in part, to help founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg meet a potential California billionaire tax bill without diluting his grip on the company. The structure underscores how Silicon Valley’s most powerful executives are preparing for a possible policy shift that could force ultra-wealthy residents to pay annual levies on unrealized gains.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Meta Hit With Record $25 Billion Fine Over User Data Privacy Lies

Meta has been fined $25 billion over what regulators described as repeated lies about user data privacy, marking the largest penalty ever imposed on the Facebook owner. The sanction exceeds the company’s earlier $18 billion settlement with California and intensifies global scrutiny of how Big Tech handles personal information.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace19 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

USS Lincoln Commander Defends Crew Conditions After Record 322-Day Deployment

The commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln moved to blunt criticism over crew quality-of-life concerns after the aircraft carrier returned to Naval Air Station North Island in California following a record-setting 322-day deployment. Speaking at a press conference, the commander said the ship’s leadership had worked to manage the strain of an unusually long mission while sustaining operational readiness at sea.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace16 Oct 2026, 01:55 PM IST

Navy Air Test Squadron Sharpens E-2D Edge in Gray Flag Drill

Sailors with the Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron advanced the operational performance of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye during Exercise Gray Flag at Naval Base Ventura County, California. The drill served as both a proving ground for current mission capabilities and a launch point for future upgrades to the carrier-based airborne command-and-control platform.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

USS Abraham Lincoln Commander Defends Crew Welfare After Record 322-Day Deployment

The commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln sought to clarify concerns over crew quality of life after the carrier returned to Naval Air Station North Island, California, following a record-setting 322-day deployment. Speaking at a press conference, the officer framed the mission as an operational success while acknowledging the strain such an extended deployment places on sailors and their families.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

USS Lincoln Commander Pushes Back on Crew Welfare Criticism After 322-Day Deployment

The commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln has sought to clarify concerns about crew quality of life after the aircraft carrier returned to Naval Air Station North Island, California, following a record-setting 322-day deployment. Speaking at a press conference, the commander framed the extended mission as an operational test of endurance and readiness while acknowledging the strain such a long deployment places on sailors and their families.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace09 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

Navy Air Test Squadron Sharpens E-2D Edge in Gray Flag Drill

Sailors from the Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron played a central role in Exercise Gray Flag at Naval Base Ventura County, California, advancing the operational readiness of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and testing capabilities that will shape future upgrades. The exercise underscored how the airborne command-and-control platform remains a critical node in naval warfare, linking sensors, decision-makers, and strike assets across the battlespace.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 06:47 PM IST

California Couple Accused in 'House of Horrors' Case Involving Surrogate-Born Children

Authorities in California are investigating a disturbing child abuse case involving a couple accused of mistreating multiple children born through surrogacy, some reportedly as young as two months old. The allegations have drawn intense scrutiny after BBC correspondent Madeline Gerber described the conditions inside the mansion where the children were found living.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 05:39 PM IST

Electric Big Rigs Still Struggle to Beat Diesel Economics, Even as Fuel Costs Soar

Electric heavy-duty trucks are finding it difficult to compete on total cost and operational flexibility, even as diesel prices have surged to punishing levels in some U.S. markets. The gap underscores a broader reality for freight operators: high fuel costs alone are not enough to overcome the upfront price, charging constraints and route limitations that continue to slow adoption.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 02:45 AM IST

October 2026 Skywatching Puts Meteor Showers, Saturn and the Milky Way in Focus

Astronomy watchers entering October 2026 will have a crowded sky calendar, with meteor activity, a prominent view of Saturn and a strong window for observing the Milky Way’s core. The month’s lineup underscores how predictable celestial events continue to draw public attention at a time when science communication and outdoor night-sky access remain central to broader climate and energy literacy.

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Global Economy & Central Banks07 Oct 2026, 08:57 AM IST

Boomers’ Dividend Stocks Are Getting Squeezed as Bond Yields Hit Two-Decade Highs

Dividend-paying stocks, long a cornerstone of retirement income for baby boomers, are under pressure as bond yields hover near two-decade highs and compete more aggressively for investor cash. The shift is forcing income-focused portfolios to reassess whether familiar equity payers can still justify their valuations, while also highlighting ways retirees can reduce the damage without abandoning income altogether.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 06:38 AM IST

Woman Raised by Monkeys in Jungle Reportedly Panicked at First Sight of Her Reflection

A widely circulated account about a woman said to have been raised by monkeys in a jungle has renewed global attention on the long-term psychological and social effects of extreme isolation. The story, reported by The Mirror US, centers on her reported terror when she saw her own reflection for the first time, a moment that underscores how profoundly human identity can be shaped by environment and deprivation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 05:06 AM IST

Europe Risks Misreading Russia’s Drone War, Kyiv Warns

Europe is drawing the wrong strategic lesson from Russia’s escalating drone campaign in Ukraine, according to a new analysis highlighted by The Kyiv Independent. Rather than treating drones as a low-cost substitute for broader air defense and industrial capacity, European capitals risk underestimating the scale of the production, adaptation and electronic warfare ecosystem that now defines modern conflict.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning06 Oct 2026, 09:58 PM IST

Musk Floats SpaceX Rebrand as AI Narrative Gains Momentum

Elon Musk has proposed renaming a SpaceX artificial intelligence unit to align more closely with President Donald Trump’s framing of AI, according to reports that sent the company’s stock higher. The move underscores how Musk is increasingly tying his aerospace and technology empire to the fast-rising superintelligence theme that has captivated investors across the market.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

Elder Edward Dube Urges a Global Turn Toward Christ in Church Message

Elder Edward Dube’s latest Church News message, framed around the invitation to “come unto Christ,” underscores a familiar but politically resonant theme: moral renewal through personal faith, service, and discipline. While rooted in religious teaching, the message arrives at a moment when global audiences are increasingly attentive to values-based leadership and the social role of faith communities.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Nvidia’s $20 Billion Groq Deal Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Stockholder Squeeze-Out

A lawsuit has been filed alleging that Nvidia’s proposed $20 billion licensing arrangement involving Groq shortchanged the startup’s stockholders by setting a “lowball price” that effectively squeezed them out. The case adds fresh legal risk to one of the most closely watched artificial intelligence transactions, raising questions about valuation, governance, and how minority investors are treated in high-stakes private-market deals.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 01:09 AM IST

Hidden Antarctic Basin Could Hold a Major Sea-Level Risk

New research is sharpening concern over the Wilkes Subglacial Basin, a vast and poorly observed ice system buried deep beneath East Antarctica. Scientists say the basin may be vulnerable to dynamic instability, a process that could accelerate ice loss and contribute materially to long-term sea-level rise if warming continues.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Lyft Agrees to $272.5 Million Driver Settlement in Landmark Misclassification Case

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a landmark lawsuit over whether its drivers were improperly classified as independent contractors rather than employees. The settlement closes one of the most consequential labor fights in the gig economy, though critics argue it falls well short of the compensation workers say they are owed.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 06:20 PM IST

Musk Renames SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI After Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Push

Elon Musk has moved to rebrand SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI, aligning the company’s artificial intelligence unit with President Donald Trump’s preferred “super intelligence” terminology, according to reports. The shift underscores how political signaling, branding strategy and investor enthusiasm are increasingly intersecting in the AI trade.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Micron’s 500% Surge Raises the Hardest Question in AI Semiconductors: Is There Still Time to Buy?

Micron Technology’s extraordinary 12-month rally has turned the memory-chip maker into one of the market’s most closely watched AI beneficiaries, but it has also raised a familiar question for investors: has the move already run too far? Fresh commentary around an extended AI build-out, tightening RAM supply and firmer pricing suggests the cycle may still have room to run, even after a dramatic advance. Yet the stock’s valuation, volatility and dependence on memory pricing mean the next leg higher may be less about momentum and more about execution.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Mars’ North Polar Ice Is Far Cleaner Than Scientists Expected, Sharpening the Search for Water and Climate History

Scientists have revised a long-standing assumption about the composition of Mars’ north polar ice cap, finding that it contains far less dust than previously believed. The result strengthens the case that the ice is a cleaner archive of Martian climate history and could improve future assessments of water resources for exploration.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace04 Oct 2026, 11:28 PM IST

Navy, Marine Corps Osprey Test Opens New Path for Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare

A joint Navy-Marine Corps test team has completed the first lot acceptance test of sonobuoys launched from an MV-22B Osprey off San Clemente Island, California, marking a significant step toward expanding the tiltrotor’s role in maritime surveillance. The demonstration lays technical and operational groundwork for broader fleet use in anti-submarine warfare and long-range sensing.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning04 Oct 2026, 07:52 PM IST

Sean Parker Rebuilds Stability AI Around Music With Labels’ Backing

Sean Parker is returning to the center of the generative AI debate with a new push to rebuild Stability AI around music, this time with the music industry’s blessing and capital. The move signals a notable shift from confrontation to collaboration as labels seek a stake in the economics of AI-generated audio rather than fight it from the sidelines.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 04:49 AM IST

Tennessee Prison Chief to Resign After Failed Execution of Christa Pike

Tennessee’s top prison official is set to resign after the state’s botched execution attempt on Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, intensified scrutiny of the state’s capital punishment system. Pike’s lawyers said the failure “goes far beyond any one person,” while officials now face questions over procedure, oversight and the handling of a prisoner who remains in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM IST

California Imposes Guardrails on Lawyers’ AI Use as Courts Confront New Risks

California has moved to place formal guardrails around how lawyers use artificial intelligence, underscoring growing concern that generative tools can produce errors, fabricate citations and undermine client confidentiality. The step adds fresh regulatory pressure on a profession racing to adopt AI for research, drafting and case management while trying to preserve ethical standards and public trust.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 07:13 AM IST

California Sues to Block Trump Move to Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

California and a coalition of states and cities have filed suit to stop the Trump administration from rolling back federal vehicle fuel-economy standards, escalating a high-stakes fight over climate policy, consumer costs and the reach of federal authority. The case could shape the future of U.S. auto regulation and influence how investors assess the electric-vehicle transition, automakers’ compliance costs and long-term fuel demand.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:53 PM IST)

Swiss Glaciers Lose a Fifth in Five Years as Alpine Melt Accelerates

Swiss glaciers have lost roughly 20% of their volume in just five years, according to scientists tracking an abrupt acceleration in Alpine ice loss. The findings underscore how rising temperatures are reshaping Europe’s water reserves, heightening risks for downstream communities, hydropower systems and mountain stability.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (07:32 PM IST)

California Tightens Robotaxi Rules, Threatening Fines for Blocking First Responders

California has enacted a new law that gives regulators sharper tools to penalize autonomous vehicle operators if their robotaxis obstruct police, firefighters, or medical crews. The measure marks one of the most direct state-level efforts yet to align frontier AI mobility systems with public-safety obligations on crowded urban streets.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (04:02 PM IST)

SpaceX Launches Google AI Satellite and 129 Other Payloads in Rideshare Mission Amid Launch Surge

SpaceX has launched a Google AI satellite and 129 additional payloads aboard its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, the second flight in a one-day Falcon rocket tripleheader. The launch underscores how reusable rockets are accelerating access to orbit for commercial, scientific and climate-related technologies, including systems tied to data processing, Earth observation and the broader clean-energy transition.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (10:52 AM IST)

California Moves to Fine Robotaxi Operators That Block First Responders

California has enacted a new rule that could fine autonomous vehicle operators if their robotaxis obstruct police, firefighters, or emergency medical crews. The measure adds a fresh layer of accountability to a fast-growing sector that has expanded more quickly than the regulatory framework governing it. The law underscores mounting pressure on self-driving companies to prove their vehicles can safely coexist with emergency services in dense urban environments, where even brief delays can carry serious consequences.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (01:00 AM IST)

California Governor Vetoes Bill Targeting Secret Recording With Wearable Cameras

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have created penalties for secretly recording people in public using wearable devices equipped with cameras and microphones. The decision leaves unresolved a growing legal and social debate over privacy, surveillance, and the spread of consumer-grade recording technology in everyday life.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:12 PM IST)

Six Flags Permanently Retires X2 Coaster Amid Injury Claims and Legal Pressure

Six Flags has permanently retired X2, the signature roller coaster at Magic Mountain in California, after years of complaints and lawsuits alleging head and brain injuries. The closure removes one of the park’s most recognizable thrill rides and highlights the growing financial and reputational risks facing operators of high-intensity attractions.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (08:30 PM IST)

Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Ban on AI ‘Robo-Bosses’ in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark law barring employers from using artificial intelligence systems as final decision-makers in firing workers, making the state the first in the United States to impose such a restriction. The move reverses his earlier veto and places California at the center of a fast-moving national debate over workplace automation, labor rights, and the limits of algorithmic management.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (12:06 PM IST)

Newsom Signs First-in-the-Nation Ban on AI ‘Robo-Bosses’ in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed landmark legislation barring employers from using artificial intelligence systems to fire workers, making the state the first in the United States to impose such a restriction. The move reverses Newsom’s earlier veto of a broader AI workplace bill and signals a more aggressive regulatory stance as states race to define the limits of automated management.

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World SportsJust now (07:36 AM IST)

California’s Minimum-Wage Surge Tests Business Tolerance as Firms Keep Leaving

California is moving toward another sharp increase in its minimum wage, a policy that underscores the state’s long-running commitment to labor protections even as employers warn of rising costs and continued outmigration. The debate has become a proxy fight over whether aggressive wage floors can coexist with a competitive business climate in one of the world’s largest economies.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (06:55 AM IST)

Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Ban on AI ‘Robo-Bosses’ in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark law barring employers from using artificial intelligence systems as final decision-makers in firing workers, making California the first U.S. state to restrict so-called “robo-bosses.” The move reverses his earlier veto and signals a sharper regulatory line on workplace automation as states and companies race to define the limits of AI in employment.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (04:51 AM IST)

Navy-Marine Corps Osprey Test Marks Step Forward in Fleet Anti-Submarine Reach

A joint Navy-Marine Corps test team has completed the first lot acceptance test of sonobuoys from an MV-22B Osprey off San Clemente Island, California, advancing a capability that could broaden how the fleet hunts submarines. The trial is a notable step toward integrating tiltrotor aircraft into anti-submarine warfare support, with implications for range, speed and tactical flexibility across maritime operations.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (01:41 PM IST)

Six Flags Permanently Shuts X2 Coaster After Years of Injury Allegations

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed X2, the high-profile roller coaster long associated with rider injury complaints and mounting scrutiny over its violent motion profile. The decision follows years of allegations, media investigations and a broader reassessment of the risks tied to extreme thrill rides in a highly competitive amusement park sector.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (11:58 AM IST)

Six Flags Permanently Ends X2 After Injury Allegations, Closing a Storied but Troubled Ride

Six Flags has permanently shut down X2, the signature roller coaster at Magic Mountain in California, after years of injury allegations and mounting scrutiny over rider safety. The closure removes one of the park’s most famous attractions and underscores the growing financial and reputational cost of unresolved safety claims in the leisure sector.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (03:11 PM IST)

SpaceX Launches Classified U.S. Space Force Mission From California as West Coast Military Cadence Accelerates

SpaceX has launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California, underscoring the company’s growing role as the Pentagon’s preferred launch provider for sensitive national security payloads. The flight adds to a rapid cadence of West Coast military launches and reflects the expanding use of SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 fleet for both defense and strategic space infrastructure.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (07:12 AM IST)

SpaceX Launches Classified U.S. Space Force Mission From California as Secretive Pentagon Buildout Accelerates

SpaceX has launched another classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California, underscoring the Pentagon’s growing reliance on commercial launch capacity for sensitive national security payloads. The flight adds to a rapid cadence of secretive launches tied to the emerging Starshield architecture, a program widely viewed as central to the military’s next-generation space communications and intelligence network.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:47 AM IST)

Trump’s Diesel Export Ban Talk Could Push California Gas Prices Higher

President Donald Trump is weighing a partial or full ban on U.S. diesel exports as part of a broader effort to ease fuel costs, but market participants warn the move could backfire. Analysts say restricting exports could tighten global diesel supply, distort refinery economics, and ultimately raise gasoline prices in California and other U.S. markets that depend on complex fuel flows.

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