Blue Origin is considering its first external fundraising round as it looks to scale rocket launches. The move comes as SpaceX prepares for a potential IPO, intensifying competition in the space market Backed by Bezos since 2000, Blue Origin is now investing heavily in infrastructure and technology, aiming to increase launch capacity and directly rival

Berk Kutay Gokmen 14 May 2026•Update: 14 May 2026 Elon Musk travelled to China alongside US President Donald Trump this week despite his ongoing trial, NBC News reported Wednesday. The trial is about a lawsuit Musk filed against the artificial intelligence company OpenAI. As a co-founder of the startup, Musk alleges the firm has betrayed

Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open newsletter. This morning, the CNBC newsroom found itself brushing up on its Greek history as the “Thucydides Trap” made it mainstream. The term refers to how tensions between rising and ruling powers can often result in war

BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump told Xi Jinping on Thursday that “it’s an honor to be your friend,” even as his Chinese counterpart offered warnings about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations during their much-watched bilateral meeting. The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including

Miami residents sued President Donald Trump, Miami Dade College and Florida state officials on Wednesday, alleging that the decision to donate an iconic stretch of downtown Miami property for Trump’s future presidential library — which might also house a hotel — is unconstitutional. The lawsuit argues that the president, his presidential library foundation and state

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — When 72-year-old Mary Hill invites visitors into her home, she immediately points to her roots. “And that is from Louisiana,” she said, gesturing toward her memories, photographs and keepsakes. “This is my grandmother. My mother’s mother.” Framed pictures line the walls, alongside a colorful Mardi Gras mask. They are items Hill

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. The trip by Trump is focused on trade, regional security, and strengthening bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies. China Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images

This week’s summit between Trump and Xi will “provide the baseline for several really important conversations about the U.S.-China relationship in the years and decades to come,” said Rana Mitter, a professor of U.S.-Asia relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. “It will help set terms on trade, which is of course one of the most

Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid. The United States has offered $100m in humanitarian assistance to Cuba on the condition that the island’s communist government agrees to “meaningful reforms”. The sum was made public in a statement from the US State

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The number of people deported to El Salvador from the U.S. nearly doubled in the first months of 2026, according to official figures, coming as Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has positioned himself as an ally willing to help the Trump administration accelerate deportations, a central priority. Subscribe to read this

Perhaps the most attention-grabbing criticism of the Carney government’s proposed changes to environmental regulations and permitting has come not from across the aisle, but from within the Liberal caucus — and is being framed as a comparison with the last Conservative prime minister. “This goes beyond what [Stephen] Harper proposed when he was in power,” Steven

Elon Musk traveled to China with President Donald Trump this week, despite his ongoing trial over his lawsuit with OpenAI and a federal judge’s order that he remain at the ready to be recalled to testify at short notice. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The

Key points ahead of Trump meeting with Xi Jinping – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News’ Anna Coren and Nancy Cordes have more.

When President Donald Trump meets with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, a new item will be added to the long list of issues of mutual interest and potential disagreement between the United States and China: the war in Iran. US officials have suggested that China should play a greater role in pushing Iran to reopen the

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week. WATCH LIVE: Trump and Xi hold meeting as China state visit begins Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two

NOVI, Mich. – Motor Cities Comic Con’s Spring Convention (MC3) will take place May 15 to May 17. Friday May 15 hours will be 12:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Saturday May 16 hours will be 10:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. Sunday May 17 hours will be 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. The event is located at Vibe Credit Union Showplace, previously

Elena Teslova 13 May 2026•Update: 13 May 2026 President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia will continue to develop missile systems capable of overcoming all current and future missile defense systems. Putin said the process will not stop with the completion of current projects. “We will continue to modernize and develop our strategic nuclear forces,

So, GANG OF DRAGON looks like it will be getting cancelled, which is disappointing to say the least. Reportedly, after NetEase pulled out of Nagoshi Studio (headed by Like A Dragon creator Toshihiro Nagoshi), it needed another 44 million to finish the game… when it already had that budget. The only official evidence of its