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The company recently completed a $ 1.9 billion financing round, one of the largest single lenders by any company in business, according to public filings and data collected by venture capital data firm Crunchbase. That brings the total valuation of SpaceX to $ 46 billion. The news was first reported …

The explosion of a dying star could have extinct much of life on Earth about 359 million years ago, a new study suggests. The supernova may have detected radiation that destroys the planet’s ozone layer. If that is indeed what happened, scientists could find traces of two ancient radioactive isotopes, …

The Democratic National Convention pulled out of control after two U.S. Army soldiers were filmed with U.S. Samoa delegates during a vote on roles. The presence of the two uniformed soldiers, who turned out to be junior enlisted soldiers, raised concerns about the army apolitically in a highly charged election …

Three communities have been added to the list of state cities and towns at high risk for spreading coronavirus. Analyzing average daily cases from August 2 to August 15, the state said Wednesday that 10 high-risk communities are: South Hadley, Brockton, Winthrop, Saugus, Salem, Revere, Lynn, Lawrence, Everett and Chelsea. …

Women-led countries have responded better to the coronavirus pandemic than those led by men, according to a new study. The study of 194 countries found that “female leadership has given countries an advantage in the current crisis.” The study has not been peer reviewed. Male-led countries such as the US, …