Former SpaceX welder becomes a millionaire after historic IPO
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire on Friday after SpaceX executed the largest IPO in stock market history.
SpaceX IPO creates new millionaires
SpaceX's market debut made Elon Musk a trillionaire on Friday. The company has also minted thousands of new millionaires. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire
SpaceX officially went public on Friday, making history as the largest initial public offering of all time and making Elon Musk a trillionaire. Also on Friday, the Justice Department gave the green light for a merger between CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Jo Ling Kent has more.
SpaceX stock closes up 19% on Day 1 of trading
SpaceX launched onto Wall Street on Friday with the largest initial public offering in history. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Inside unconventional SpaceX market debut
SpaceX officially became the world's largest IPO ever on Friday, but the way it got there took a less-than-conventional road. A Politico report drew parallels between Elon Musk's handling of his market debut and President Trump's executive orders. Yasmin Khorram, Politico tech and economic policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
SpaceX stock soars on first day of trading following record-breaking IPO
SpaceX's stock closed the day at $160.95 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
6/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick.
U.S. facing Paraguay in Men's World Cup match
The U.S. Men's National Soccer team will play its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night, taking on Paraguay in Southern California. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Los Angeles.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Key details on the SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire after the SpaceX IPO on Friday. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
SpaceX expansion plans impact local community
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
Elon Musk speaks at SpaceX IPO launch
Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading as "SPCX" on Friday after completing the largest initial public offering in history. The IPO launch has made SpaceX's CEO, already the world's richest person, a trillionaire. Asset TV's Kristin Myers joins CBS News with her take.
How SpaceX is influencing Texas economy
Since Elon Musk's SpaceX first broke ground on Starbase in 2014, the city of Brownsville, Texas, says its population has grown by more than 10,000 people. Jason Allen looks at how the company has impacted the local economy.
Ex-SpaceX employee on company going public
A former SpaceX welder, who still holds shares in the company, talks with CBS News about how he got involved in the company and the impact of SpaceX going public. Jo Ling Kent reports.
SpaceX could make many new millionaires today
SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO could make thousands of former and current workers millionaires. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Did Elon Musk overvalue SpaceX?
Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon be a publicly traded company, and Americans are weighing the risk of investing in the revolutionary company. Puck's William Cohan joins CBS News with more insight.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
SpaceX set to go public
SpaceX is set to go public on Friday in what's expected to be the largest IPO in history, a move that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire and create thousands of new millionaires inside the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022
The producer price index came in much higher than expected in May, signaling that U.S. consumers may face more inflation in the coming months. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains.
Investors prepare to gamble on AI companies
Investors are preparing for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI to go public as the markets brace for the AI era. Emily Chang, the host of Bloomberg's "The Circuit," joins CBS News with more.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
OpenAI announces plan to go public
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
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Iran and U.S. reach peace deal, Trump and Pakistani prime minister say
Pakistan's prime minister said Sunday the U.S. and Iran had reached a deal that includes "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."
Hegseth: "Manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
White House hosting UFC fight tonight on Trump's 80th birthday
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Vance: Trump "very supportive" as vice president moves closer to 2028 decision
Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash near Kansas City
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as war in Ukraine rages on
President Trump told Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine needed to end. Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he and Mr. Trump would speak more at the upcoming G7 summit.
Knicks capture first NBA title in 53 years
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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Kennedy Center to establish new endowment in Trump's name
The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name to the performing arts center.
Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Defense Secretary and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
Hegseth: "Manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
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Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
With uncertainty around H-1B visa fee, U.S. businesses unsure how to move forward
Earlier this week, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
DOJ paves way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Former SpaceX welder becomes a millionaire after historic IPO
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
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Kennedy Center to establish new endowment in Trump's name
The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name to the performing arts center.
Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Defense Secretary and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
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Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
Her Stage IV cancer had no symptoms. Innovative surgery saved her life.
A chance emergency room visit led to Amy Piccoli's diagnosis with late-stage colorectal cancer.
FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
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Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as war in Ukraine rages on
President Trump told Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine needed to end. Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he and Mr. Trump would speak more at the upcoming G7 summit.
Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and director of the National Economic Council during President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Demcorat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
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Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Soccer art made from gum wrappers
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Today" film critic Gene Shalit.
David Hockney: An appreciation
David Hockney's constant experimentations in art gave us six decades of swimming pools and sun-drenched scenes, intimate portraits of friends, vibrant depictions of his native Yorkshire, and groundbreaking digital works. The British-born painter died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at age 88. Correspondent Seth Doane offers an appreciation of the groundbreaking body of work, by an artist whom British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries.
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
SpaceX expansion plans impact local community
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
Police dress up as World Cup mascots to carry out drug sting
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Armed men kidnap respected security expert in gang-wracked Haiti
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of Haiti's police.
Texas shooting kills at least 1, injures 10
On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.
Midland gunman was on the run before shooting
At least one person is dead, and 10 others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, on Friday. The shooter died after a standoff with police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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12 killed in skydiving plane crash
11 skydivers and their pilot all died Sunday when their plane crashed just after take-off near Butler, Missouri, roughly 65 miles south of Kansas City.
Inside Trump's trip to the G7 Summit
President Trump will depart the nation's capital Sunday night for the G7 Summit in France. Nancy Cordes reports on what's ahead.
U.S.-Iran deal announced: What to know
Olivia Gazis and Imtiaz Tyab report on the U.S.-Iran deal announced by President Trump on Sunday.
Early details on U.S.-Iran deal
The United States and Iran have agreed to end months of conflict, creating a pathway toward a broader agreement over Iran's nuclear program. But questions remain. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Trump says U.S.-Iran deal "is now complete"
President Trump and Pakistan's prime minister announced Sunday night that the U.S. and Iran had completed a deal to end fighting in the Middle East. Mr. Trump also said the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz would end immediately. Olivia Gazis reports.