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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?!

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    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

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 11

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 11

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 10

                  Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 10

                  Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                  State & Regional

                  Deadly bacteria has been found in NC chiggers before. Is that still a concern?

                  Deadly bacteria has been found in NC chiggers before. Is that still a concern?

                  Chiggers can make you itchy for weeks on end and may carry dangerous bacteria, but it isn’t true that they burrow under the skin. 

                  Top Republican wants NC Democrats ‘disciplined’ after explicit language in video

                  Top Republican wants NC Democrats ‘disciplined’ after explicit language in video

                  A top leader in the Republican-controlled state House is calling for two Democratic lawmakers to be punished for appearing in a video with profanity that describes frustration with Republicans and the state’s delayed budget.

                  Duke researchers study fungi adapting to heat as health risks grow

                  Duke researchers study fungi adapting to heat as health risks grow

                  There is fungus among us. Lots of it. Most times for most people, that's not a problem.

                  New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

                  New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

                  Triangle residents can purchase gas that’s often much cheaper than regular unleaded fuel. 

                  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.

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                  Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

                  Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

                  Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

                  McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony

                  McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony

                  Shopping

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                  Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                  Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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                  The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                  The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                  Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                  Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                  Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                  Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                  Affiliate content. Learn why blogging isn’t dead in 2025 and how niche writers are leveraging focused content to build audiences and earn six figures.

                  Crime

                  Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty police chief no longer facing charges

                  Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty police chief no longer facing charges

                  "This is all because of Dee Dee Dawkins and her soul is still not resting because there was no justice," the police chief said.

                  Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

                  Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

                  Superior Court Judge William Long, from Iredell County, dismisses felony and misdemeanor charges against Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong during fourth day of trial in Catawba County.

                  Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

                  Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

                  Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong said he believes the charges that were dismissed on Thursday mid-trial was brought about due to political reasons and for reopening a 1992 murder case.

                  NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

                  NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

                  Michael Tedder threatened to kill students and staff at Georgia Tech, Louisville and University of North Texas.

                  Politics

                  Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

                  Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

                  The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.

                  McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters

                  McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters

                  “Our headquarters is open to everyone who wants to learn more about the issues, register to vote, meet candidates or get involved in strengthening our community.”

                  Employee accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey of sending inappropriate text messages

                  Employee accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey of sending inappropriate text messages

                  In one text message, the complaint alleges, Causey said: "I might jump your bones. Watch out!"; "What's between us stays between us;" "Just don't let me catch you in the room alone."

                  McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding

                  McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding

                  “Investing in our EMS workforce and expanding behavioral health services in the rural parts of the state will help North Carolinians get the care they need closer to home.”

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