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Fuel Prices Fueling Plastic Fears, SpaceX Soars

The war in Iran has plastics and planets on edge—while tech dreams take flight.

Fuel prices are soaring high, with the ripple effect now threatening plastic manufacturing. As tensions continue in Iran, petrochemical supplies tighten, casting doubt on future costs for everyday items.


Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, aiming to become the first trillion-dollar company. But success won't be easy; their moon missions are key to securing that valuation, though conflicts of interest abound and rivals are closing in fast.


The Artemis II mission has already launched, marking a significant step towards lunar exploration. However, these plans could challenge international law and raise ethical questions about the future of space travel.


Other highlights include a Russian super-app aiming for global dominance, and a chilling report on AI leaks that could make cybercrime easier than ever before.

Original source:  https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/02/1135049/the-download-plastic-problem-fuel-prices-spacex-ipo/
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