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The confidential filing tees up a June blockbuster that could make SpaceX one of the most valuable companies ever — and Musk a 13-zero hero.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Waymo and other artificial intelligence companies hauled in $297 billion in funding in the first three months of the year.

Ms. Koch previously set a record for longest single spaceflight by a woman, and was a participant in the first all-female spacewalk.

Years of testing, emergency systems and sensors have gone into protecting the astronauts set to head to the moon.

Once a semester, a Cornell instructor has her students experience what it is like to write the old-fashioned way.

An astronaut since 2013, Mr. Glover was also the first Black astronaut on a long duration International Space Station mission.

Eli Lilly opposes the White House's push to codify "most favored nation" drug pricing into law, CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC.

An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.

As a child, Mr. Wiseman never imagined he could be an astronaut. Now he’s commanding NASA’s first mission to the moon since 1972.

Cameo launched a new TikTok integration that allows U.S. creators to offer personalized videos through the app.

Marquis says a ransomware attack exposed personal and financial data for 672,075 people, including Social Security numbers and bank account details.

The Meta-owned company said it identified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a fake version of WhatsApp that was actually Italian-made spyware.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

Shares listed in Europe kicked off the new trading month with a strong bounce.

The firm says it can can reduce the cost of chip development by more than 75% and cut the timeline by more than half. 

And it's on sale right now.

The company has also lined up an unusually large number of 21 banks to manage the mega IPO, internally codenamed “Project Apex."

The former head of security for the messaging app, owned by Meta, had accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk. A judge said there was not enough evidence that he was fired for his claims.

KitKat has launched an online tracker for stolen chocolate bars, and the company firmly says it's not an April Fool's joke.

The FDA approval of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 pill Foundayo comes nearly three months after Novo Nordisk's oral version of Wegovy hit the market.

The 55-inch Hisense Canvas TV that doubles as artwork is on sale at Amazon for its best price ever. Get it for only $599.99 post Spring Sale.

Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

NASA will broadcast the launch of the Artemis II mission as well as holding live conversations with the crew during their time in space.

The term “high agency” is an ethos for a gambler’s time.

Researchers argue that a newly examined specimen found decades ago in Utah provides new clues to the ancestors of chelicerates before the group hit it big on land.

Researchers argue that a newly examined specimen found decades ago in Utah provides new clues to the ancestors of chelicerates before the group hit it big on land.

The billionaire spearheaded the initiative for over two decades, but stopped the practice in 2022.

The American toymaking giant noted that it was continuing to "implement measures to secure its business operations," suggesting that the hackers may still be in the company's systems.

Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

Germany is introducing a fuel package to prevent powerful gas companies from "abusive fuel price increases," as the Middle East conflict continues.

Four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — are scheduled to launch at 6:24 p.m. Eastern on the first crewed journey to the moon since 1972. But they will not land there on this mission.

NASA is set to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on a trip around the moon. The first time they did this, it changed the world.

Thieves broke into the Magnani-Rocca Foundation outside Parma, Italy, and made off with works by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse.

The conversation doesn't start when you speak. It starts before that. Learn how leaders use pre-communication to earn attention and drive engagement.

StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together on April 30. Space is limited. Register here for your pass.

To mark the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, Krispy Kreme has dropped a limited-edition space-themed doughnut.

A24's latest trailer for David Lowery's film "Mother Mary" blends Anne Hathaway and FKA twigs into a pop star dream.

The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it's not out of the woods yet.

For the second year in a row, Dunkin’ is giving away a massive amount of coffee on April Fools’ Day.

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

Apple is 50 years old today, and the company is celebrating with an animated short story on its homepage.

Space Force meteorologists said there was an 80 percent chance that NASA’s Artemis II mission will have the conditions it needs.

Something has shifted in American office culture, and employees say work has never felt harder and less enjoyable.

It also features a built-in AI assistant.

The glasses will reportedly feature cameras, microphones and speakers, and will connect to a smartphone and the cloud to process AI queries.

Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs which will free up cash flow as the company aggressively invests in its AI data center buildout.

Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on April 1-2. Romance Spotlight, hosted by Book Below, is offering free romance books for your Kindle.

Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.

The best Burrito Day 2026 deals. Get free food from Chipotle, Qdoba, El Pollo Loco, and more.

Matchmaking app Tenr has a 'height verification' feature using the iPhone's LiDAR Scanner.

Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as the prospect of a resolution to the Iran conflict lifted investor sentiment.

The organization’s Executive Director Fatih Birol also warned that the Iran war had created the worst oil crisis in history.

Apple will issue a special patch to protect iPhones still running iOS 18 from the DarkSword spyware.

The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.

San José Mineta International Airport is testing José, a humanoid robot that helps travelers with directions, updates and airport questions.

As of April 1, the Hisense 85-inch Class U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $1,499.96. This is 35% off its list price of $2,297.99.

Walmart has the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box for $87.75, below Amazon and live TCGplayer listings.

The President's comments are the latest threat to America's allies after their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Answers to each clue for the April 1, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

A coalition of hundreds of experts and child safety organizations have sent a letter to Google and YouTube CEOs, demanding an end to AI slop made for kids.

As of April 1, the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $269.99. This is 51% off its list price of $549.99.

Find the best Apple iPad at Amazon. Save 22% on the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) at Amazon.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations they'll be considered "legitimate targets."

In 1976, 14-year-old Chris Espinosa rode a moped to his job demonstrating computers made in Steve Jobs’s childhood home. The company has changed a bit since then.

Shares of Chinese AI company Zhipu surged over 30% in trading, after posting strong revenue growth in its first earnings report since its IPO.

Artemis II, which would be the first time anyone would travel this far from Earth since 1972, launches on April 1. Kenneth Chang, a reporter for The New York Times, describes how the mission is key to a U.S. goal.

Commercial vessels are deploying high-tech sensors to map a shifting sea, providing critical data for scientists and some help for the industry.

NASA will attempt to launch the Artemis 2 moon mission on Wednesday, April 1, and viewers at home can watch the countdown live online.

Scan, edit, and manage documents on the go with iScanner — lifetime access for just $25.97.

Microlearning app Headway Premium turns self improvement into an easy hobby and now a lifetime subscription can be yours for $59.99 (reg. $299.95).

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 27% on the Jackery Explorer 300 at Amazon.

Find the best running earbuds at Amazon. Save 22% on the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 at Amazon.

The new recommendation will significantly expand access to Wegovy on the England's NHS.

Get the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 49% on the Insignia 55-inch Class F50 at Amazon.

Riz Ahmed is a very intense method actor in the promo skit for this week's "SNL UK".

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopped mid-traffic in a Chinese city on Tuesday, leading to at least one highway collision, according to social media.

The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.

Former Google executive Matt Brittin's appointment comes as the BBC prepares to battle a $10 billion defamation claim from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

President Trump said the U.S. military would wrap up its campaign in Iran in two or three weeks.

Walsh, 64, is currently the director general ‌of the International Air Transport Association and will join the Indian airline in early August.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Crude prices extended gains as traders weighed escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf and signs that President Donald Trump was contemplating an exit from the Iran conflict.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1747 on April 1 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company's systems.

The impacts from the Iran war continue to way on global supply chains as economists raise their expectations for a potential recession in the U.S.

Don't wait for Prime Day to prep for a heat wave. Shop Amazon spring sale deals on portable fans, cooling sheets, power stations, and more.

A ton of deals under $100 are still live on Amazon for its Big Spring Sale.

Woven Capital is the growth-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, focused on backing founders building in space, cybersecurity, and autonomous driving.

President Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law Vanessa Trump is dating Woods, told The New York Post that Woods "lives a life of pain."

President Donald Trump said he expected that U.S. military forces will leave Iran in "two or three weeks."

Kid Rock is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

A human really borks things at Anthropic for the second time this week.