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Artificial intelligence firm Palantir is challenging the Pentagon's DIA over a contract to modernise its data analytics system. The AI company has accused the agency of wasting taxpayers' money and ignoring commercial AI solutions.

SpaceX plans to go public, targeting a $75 billion IPO and a valuation of $1.75 trillion. Elon Musk will maintain significant control post-IPO, raising concerns over corporate governance and valuation risks. The filing reveals $18.7 billion revenue in 2025, driven mainly by Starlink's growth.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos backed New York City’s proposed tax on luxury second homes, comparing it to hotel taxes on tourists. However, Bezos also defended Ken Griffin after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly cited his $238 million penthouse.

Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income taxes for the bottom half of earners, advocating for significant tax reform without detailing implementation. He highlighted the burden on lower earners and noted disparities in income and tax contributions between different income groups.

Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of the US president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., also revealed that her medical team performed a procedure on her earlier this week.

The US DOJ has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian aircraft, killing four Americans. Trump said he does not expect escalation with Cuba. The case has intensified US-Cuba tensions amid debate over possible extradition and policy response.

The US grand jury in Florida has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes nearly three decades ago, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday (local time).

A car exploded near New York’s iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday evening, sending thick smoke over Wall Street and triggering panic among pedestrians. No injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s quote emphasises fighting for what matters with empathy, persuasion, and inclusivity. Her words explore how meaningful change comes through collaboration, respectful communication, and strategic leadership, while offering practical ways to apply these lessons in daily life

Two Lamborghini cars caught fire after a crash in Texas’s Cypress area, though no injuries were reported. The article also highlights recent deadly crashes across the US involving luxury and high-performance vehicles, including incidents in Dallas, California, and Florida