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Thursday, June 11 410 stories · 98 outlets · top Δ 1.00

As reports stand, US military planners are assessing potential risks to troops should Washington seize control of Kharg Island in Iran.  Simultaneously, Washington requested last-minute changes that delayed the opening of a Canada–US bridge project.  SpaceX is reportedly raising $75 billion ahead of its Nasdaq debut, signaling investor enthusiasm for the company’s space exploration ambitions.

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US takeover of Iran’s Kharg Island might be quick but would pose risks to troops, experts say

Times of Israel · Tier A6 outletsyesterday

Risky escalation amid a potentially rapid military action

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BOE Reportκ .61Δ .61Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops Axiosκ .48Δ .61Trump threatens to seize Kharg island as U.S. strikes continue CBS Newsκ .32Δ .61Expert says there's "no question" U.S. could take Kharg Island, just a matter of cost Al Jazeeraκ .16Δ .61Trump says US will ‘be taking’ Kharg Island in latest Iran war threat

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Opening of Canada-US bridge delayed after last-minute US request

Le Monde EN · Tier A3 outlets5h ago

US obstruction delays Canada’s landmark infrastructure project

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Washington Examinerκ .53Δ .62Gordie Howe bridge opening pushed back over unnamed ‘issues’ after Trump-Canada feud Bloomberg Politicsκ .33Δ .62US, Canada Delay Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block

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SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits

CNBC · Tier B6 outlets6h ago

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Zero Hedgeκ .56Δ .55SpaceX Prices Biggest Ever IPO At $135 Per Share Axiosκ .36Δ .55SpaceX raises $75 billion in its IPO The Japan Timesκ .29Δ .55Musk’s SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share Financial Timesκ .27Δ .55Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO

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