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With a net worth of nearly $780 billion, Elon Musk had been the world's wealthiest individual for much of the 2020s. This was primarily due to his massive ownership in electric car maker Tesla. But while cars laid his financial foundation, it was rockets that helped make the 54-year-old the world's first-ever trillionaire on June 12, 2026....

On June 11, 2026, Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a home crowd at the Mexico City Stadium. The match marked a historic milestone for midfielder Gilberto Mora, who entered as a substitute in the 65th minute....

Every June, thousands of cyclists gather in Motala, Sweden, to participate in one of the world's longest and most iconic bike events — the Vätternrundan. The ride requires participants to complete a staggering 196-mile (315 km) loop around Lake Vättern. This is Sweden's second-largest lake. This year's event was held on June 12 and 13....

Juneteenth is observed annually in the United States on June 19. The federal holiday celebrates the historic journey that led to the end of slavery in the country. On this day in 1865, one of the last groups of enslaved people in the Confederate states — a group in Galveston, Texas — learned they were free....

A dramatic rescue operation for seven men trapped in a cave in the Southeast Asian country of Laos has ended. Five of the men were rescued by divers. But the search for the final two was called off on June 6, 2026, after the cave entrance became too unstable....

Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh from California is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. His historic victory on May 28 was sealed by the word "bromocriptine." In case you are curious, this is a medicine used to treat hormone-related conditions....

The Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) has long been considered the king of the land. Now, scientists have found an equally terrifying ancient sea predator. It ruled the oceans about 13 million years before T. rex roamed Earth. The animal was so powerful that the researchers named it Tylosaurus rex. The word rex means "king." Its full name translates to "king of the knob lizards."...

The FIFA Men’s World Cup will return to North America in 2026 for the first time since 1994. Played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will be the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32 in previous World Cups. These teams will play 104 matches over 39 days, making it the biggest World Cup in history....

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, standing at 29,029 feet (8,849 m) above sea level. Located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, its extreme altitude and unpredictable weather make it one of the most dangerous places on the planet. Despite the risks, hundreds of climbers attempt to reach its summit every spring....