Gulf Coast is a region spanning the U.S. Gulf states, notable for energy, industry, and climate-related events shaping policy and disaster response.
AP News reports the SpaceX IPO could raise around $75 billion, financing aggressive expansion into spaceflight, lunar bases, and Mars colonization. The prospectus frames SpaceX as pursuing an interplanetary future, with Musk aiming to become the world’s first trillionaire if the plan succeeds. Separately, a wildlife land swap linked to SpaceX perches on the U.S.-Mexico border amid opposition and litigation.
Tropical Storm Arthur has formed and is moving toward the northwestern Gulf Coast, with forecasts showing heavy rainfall, possible flash floods, and gusty winds. Forecasters warn of prolonged rainfall through the end of the week, with warnings stretching from Texas to Georgia.