What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Here’s what we’re covering:

SpaceX Is About to Be in Your 401(k) Whether You Like It or Not (nytimes.com/2026/06/05/technology/spacex-index…), by Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell

U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe (nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/europe/us-nato-cu…), by Christopher F. Schuetze and Eric Schmitt

Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands (nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/usps-mail-v…), by Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti

Grass on the National Mall Is Vandalized With ’86 47’ Stains (nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/national-mall-grass-…), by Neil Vigdor

Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement (nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/middleeast/israel…), by Isabel Kershner

Nearly Everyone, Everywhere, Veers Left When Walking (nytimes.com/2026/06/10/science/humans-walking-…), by Rachel Nuwer

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