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SpaceX is reported to be targeting a $2 trillion valuation for a planned IPO, and shares of Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and AST SpaceMobile rose after the news.

South Korea is sending its chief of staff to Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure crude oil and naphtha after disruptions linked to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz; Seoul also reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates for 24 million barrels of crude and initial shipments have arrived.

Deere will pay $99 million into a settlement fund for eligible farmers and provide digital repair tools for large agricultural equipment for 10 years; the proposed agreement requires a federal judge's approval.

NFL officials say free activities and exhibits will fill Point State Park and the North Shore during draft weekend, including a red carpet, autograph stage, locker room and Hall of Fame exhibits; officials also emphasized registering via the NFL One Pass App for schedule and map details.

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they coordinated with Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah to launch an attack on Israeli sites; the World Health Organization verified 92 attacks on health facilities in Lebanon, and Lebanese authorities say 1,497 people have been killed, including 57 health workers.

A Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report released April 6 found about 5,260 educator program completers in 2023–24 and roughly 1,700 did not begin teaching in Wisconsin; the report also notes many new teachers leave within their first three years.

An AEI analysis of U.S. Census data finds about 31% of households now qualify as upper middle class, making it the largest income group, based on family income trends from 1979 through 2024.

Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on December 31 but still goes into the office daily and remains involved in investment decisions; Greg Abel is now CEO and the two speak frequently.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah formally recognized Bookme as a strategic partner after signing an agreement to enable end-to-end digital issuance of Umrah visas for Pakistani pilgrims, integrated with Saudi government systems.

The Treasury said BNY Mellon will be the financial agent and Robinhood the brokerage and initial trustee for new Trump accounts, which will begin accepting deposits in July. The IRS reports four million children are enrolled and about one million qualify for a $1,000 federal seed contribution.

Many card issuers let parents add teenagers as authorized users so account activity appears on the teen's credit report. The primary cardholder remains responsible for charges, and both positive and negative activity can affect the teen's credit.

Volatile, higher gold prices have pushed up engagement ring costs and led some couples to delay purchases, increase use of financing or repurpose heirloom gold; jewelers report faster quote changes and shifts toward lower‑karat or alternative metals.

An Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Haifa killed two people, and Lebanese officials said Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 15 people.

A retired miner in Datong now runs a lamb-skewer restaurant for tourists, and the article reports that China is prioritizing renewable energy over coal, prompting changes for mining workers.

U.S. officials said they rescued an injured American airman from Iran with no U.S. casualties, and leaders and agencies reported strikes and threats across Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states.

Two Wake County parents were arrested and charged after authorities reported alleged abuse of their six children; they appeared in court and are being held without bond.

A passenger on Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 went into labor and gave birth as the plane was about to land at JFK; crew reported the situation over air traffic control and requested assistance. The airline said the mother and newborn were attended by medical personnel after arrival.

E. & J. Gallo acquired Four Roses bourbon from Kirin in a deal reported up to $775 million, following recent layoffs and facility closures at Gallo.

The A's introduced gold 'Sacramento' jerseys for Saturday home games and gave away replica versions that included a Las Vegas sponsorship patch; the club plans to play three seasons at Sutter Health Park before relocating to a new Las Vegas ballpark.

Tax Day is April 15, 2026, and the article outlines five common filing mistakes that can trigger delays, IRS notices or added costs, including wrong filing status, missed credits, payment and timing issues, and incorrect banking details.

The IDF said about 165 rockets launched from southern Lebanon landed at or near UNIFIL posts, and the military reports it has carried out strikes on Hezbollah positions and is operating in southern Lebanon.

The author looks back on working at Starbucks more than ten years ago, describing kind coworkers, busy but enjoyable shifts, and skills gained such as clear communication and familiarity with the menu.

As of April 1, Passport Canada will automatically refund the passport fee if a complete application takes more than 30 business days to process, excluding mailing time and additional review for complex cases.

Officials report repeated Iranian-linked missile and drone attacks across the Gulf that have targeted energy and infrastructure sites; the UAE said its air defenses have been active and provided counts of incoming missiles and drones.

Officials say Iranian-launched missiles and drones struck power, water desalination and oil and gas facilities in Gulf states, prompting fires and emergency responses; regional air defenses reported multiple interceptions.

Taber, Alberta will receive $250,000 for rink upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game in fall 2027.

About 3,800 JBS workers at the Greeley, Colorado beef plant agreed to return to work after a three-week strike, and contract talks are scheduled for April 9–10.

U.S. forces continued a second-day search for a missing American airman after an F-15E was reported shot down, and Israeli officials said their military struck a major petrochemical complex in Iran.

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement raises many player salaries for 2026, and Spotrac reports Aliyah Boston, Diamond Miller and Caitlin Clark each received pay increases above $500,000.

Israeli airstrikes hit the Bandar Imam petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, reportedly targeting two utility plants and shutting down production; Iranian officials said the attack caused casualties and widespread outages.