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In a surprising development, S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided against policy changes that would have allowed SpaceX and other gigantic technology companies to see quicker index entry after their initial public offerings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite recent record foreign-exchange intervention, the Japanese currency has weakened again to near the 160 threshold against the dollar, a level seen as a potential trigger for more government action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Todd Spitzer has opened a criminal investigation into the incident, and more than half a dozen lawsuits have been filed against the company in Orange County Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a "fundamentally new" type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

My former master was corrupted by dark forces, so I turned against him to save our realm.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith