DARK SECRETS: 6 - The Real Truth

SpaceX's Stock Is Whipsawing Around Its IPO Price. Morgan Stanley Says It's 'Attractively Valued.'

An analyst from the bank said the company's announcement about its intention to spend $100 billion to build a spaceport in Louisiana would increase its launch cadence and position it to top forecasts.

International Business Times · Aug 26

In 2025, First Solar began production at a 2.4-million-square-foot Louisiana plant. 1 year later, it can turn raw glass into 12 finished panels every minute

A massive Louisiana solar panel factory operates independently of new import tariffs. This plant produces panels using a unique cadmium telluride semiconductor technology. While free from polysilicon tariffs, it still needs Chinese tellurium for production. The facility is a significant domestic manufacturing hub for solar energy. Its economic viability is…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

SpaceX will build a $100 billion ‘Starbase’ to launch its Mars-bound Starship spacecraft

Elon Musk’s space company hopes to turn Louisiana wetland into a ‘self-sustaining’ spaceport

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Elon Musk’s plan to launch rockets to space from Louisiana divides locals

While the project will create thousands of jobs, residents worry about disruptions to the region

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Elon Musk's space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana

Elon Musk’s space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Starbase Louisiana: SpaceX announces enormous $100 billion Starbase launch site

A new spaceport will bring 10 launch pads to Louisiana's Gulf Coast and support thousands of Starship launches per year.

Space · Aug 25

Louisiana National Guard ends deployment in New Orleans after eight months patrolling French Quarter

The Louisiana National Guard announced this week that it is ending its eight-month deployment patrolling the streets of New Orleans

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Eighth person dies from flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters in US

One in five people die from infections of vibriosis which can lead to blistering skin lesions and septic shock, as well as rapid tissue death that forces amputations

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Louisiana supreme court justice wins rare $300,000 defamation trial against newspaper

Then Advocate editor-in-chief and writer testified editorial was not part of agenda against Jefferson Davis Hughes III

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

An Eight-Year-Old Ruston Girl Has Died of a Rare Amoeba Infection Her Family Ties to Lake Claiborne

Lillian Smart, 8, died Saturday of a Naegleria fowleri infection, days after Louisiana confirmed a case linked to Lake Claiborne.

Medical Daily · Aug 25