SpaceX (ticker: SPCX) made its stock market debut on Friday, pricing at $135/share in the largest IPO ever — raising ~$75 billion at a $1.78 trillion valuation. Shares jumped nearly 30% on the first day. The IPO has been hailed as a landmark moment for the commercial space industry.
Yahoo FinanceAfter a decade exploring the Martian atmosphere, NASA's MAVEN orbiter mission is winding down. New research shows how solar storms erode the Martian atmosphere, and unusual aurorae have been found beyond the poles.
Bintel / NASALook for the Northern Cross asterism, and catch the Moon beside Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in the evening sky. The summer solstice approaches on 21 June.
National Space CentreThe US government has ordered Anthropic to suspend access to its most advanced AI models — Fable 5 and Mythos 5 — for all foreign nationals, citing national security concerns over a jailbreak method. The company says it disagrees with the handling but must "abruptly disable" the models to comply. It's the most significant export control action yet on advanced AI.
Straits Times / ReutersGoogle's I/O conference revealed a far more aggressive AI strategy than expected, with some analysts calling it an "extinction event for standalone apps" as AI agents take centre stage.
TechNewsWorldDefra's reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opens for applications in June. The first window is for "small farms" (3–50 hectares), with a new £100,000 annual cap per agreement and a reduced set of 71 actions (down from 102). A wider window for all farms follows later.
Brown & CoA field force is being deployed to target badger vaccination in bovine TB hotspots across England and Wales, as part of the government's strategy to control the disease.
FarmingUKIan Rickman has been re-elected as president of the Farmers' Union of Wales, continuing his leadership of the organisation.
FarmingUKThe gothic aesthetic continues to dominate — think Victorian lace, steampunk accents, black linens and structured silhouettes. High-fashion runways (Dior, Valentino) have embraced dark aesthetics, while the rise of "dark whimsy" on social media drives interest in layered gothic looks. The rustic gothic look — linen shirts, cargo trousers, Dr. Martens — remains a staple for warmer weather.
Freaks Clothing / GlanceThe legendary British artist David Hockney passed away peacefully at home on 11 June, one month short of his 89th birthday. One of the most influential figures in modern art — known for iconic works like A Bigger Splash and Pool with Two Figures — his 2018 swimming pool painting sold for nearly £70 million, a record for a living artist at the time. Tributes have poured in from across the art world.
BBC NewsThe high-stakes Makerfield by-election looms as a key test for Keir Starmer's Labour leadership. The former Labour stronghold voted 65% Leave in 2016 and swung heavily toward Reform UK in the May local elections. Andy Burnham continues to poll as Britain's most popular politician, adding to speculation about future Labour leadership challenges.
Courthouse NewsJune brings a bounty of British produce — Jersey Royals, strawberries, broad beans, peas, wild garlic, and the first of the summer salads. A simple Jersey Royal salad with mint, peas and wild garlic butter is a perfect Saturday lunch. With Wimbledon approaching, strawberries and cream season is nearly upon us.
Evanescence released their new album Sanctuary this month — a return to their signature blend of gothic rock and orchestral grandeur. A fitting soundtrack for a grey Saturday morning.
Album of the YearThe UK's biggest rock festival is on this weekend! Headliners: Limp Bizkit (Friday), Guns N' Roses (Saturday), Linkin Park (Sunday — first time with new vocalist Emily Armstrong). Also on the bill: A Day To Remember, Creeper, Hot Milk, Daughtry, Marmozets and more.
Download FestivalInfoComm 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas (13–19 June) — the world's biggest pro AV show. And SpaceX's historic IPO dominates financial headlines.
I asked my plants what they wanted for dinner. They said they'd leaf it up to me.
🌱 Happy Saturday!