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Texas Refinery Explosion Drives Gas and Diesel Prices Sharply Higher
An explosion and fire at Valero's Port Arthur refinery, one of the ten largest in the U.S., sent wholesale gasoline up roughly 10 cents a gallon.

Amazon's Zoox Expands Robotaxi Service to Austin and Miami
Amazon's Zoox is preparing to launch public robotaxi testing in Austin and Miami later this year, starting with employees and their circles.

Robinhood Takes Prediction Markets to Pop Culture And Beyond
JB Mackenzie discusses Robinhood’s new entertainment prediction markets, letting users engage with pop culture, award shows, and more through low-stakes bets.

Beating Self-Doubt and Building Big Ideas: A Conversation On 'Headamentals'
Rhett Power shares his startup journey, lessons from his early years and insights from his book on overcoming negative self-talk to lead with confidence.

Fitness Remains Essential—Crunch CEO Explains the Brand’s Momentum Amid Uncertainty
Despite inflation, Americans aren’t giving up the gym. Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley discusses strong growth, value-driven expansion and what the future holds.

Box Office Battle: ‘Now You See Me 3’ Surprises
The latest entry in the heist franchise, ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,’ grabbed the top spot this weekend with a $21.3 million domestic opening.

Ford Trades the ‘Glass House’ for the ‘Hub’ in Dearborn, MI
Ford is ditching its iconic 1950s “Glass House” and has unveiled a massive new 2.1-million-square-foot headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.

FAA Lifts All Post-Shutdown Flight Restrictions at Major U.S. Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration announced it's ending all commercial flight restrictions at 40 major airports, allowing airlines to resume normal schedules.

Can A 50-Year Mortgage Fix The Housing Market—or Make It Worse?
Home prices far outpacing incomes, low inventory, and higher living costs are reshaping the market. WSJ’s Veronica Dagher breaks down the challenges ahead.

As Commercial Capacity Shrinks, Is Private Aviation Becoming a Necessity?
As commercial options tighten, more travelers are turning to private aviation. Wheels Up CEO George Mattson breaks down capacity and demand challenges.

Blue Origin Sticks Mega-Rocket Landing
Blue Origin successfully landed its New Glenn booster on a drone ship in the Atlantic, becoming only the second company after SpaceX to achieve such a feat.
