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Musk: 'Every kid' to get SpaceX stock

Business News October 20, 2026

Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to “every kid in America” next year. The offer arrived a day after artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced in a social media post that it will commit 5% of its shares to a new “public benefit” fund. In a response to that Sunday post, Musk wrote, “I recommend giving the shares directly to the public.” Shares of SpaceX, which will report its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, closed at $146.03 on Friday. With approximately 73 million children under the age of 18 in the United States, that would put ...

McDonald seeks input on tennis court project

Local News October 20, 2026

McDONALD - Village officials are seeking public input on a proposed project to resurface the tennis courts at Woodland Park. Mayor Ray Lewis said the village intends to submit a grant application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to secure funding for the proposed improvements. He said the project would involve resurfacing the existing tennis courts at Woodland Park to improve playing conditions, enhance safety and extend the useful life of the recreational facilities. These improvements are part of the village's ongoing ...

Seminar spotlights aerospace, defense manufacturing opportunities in region

Business News October 20, 2026

Meet the people and technologies shaping the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. The inaugural Hub Exchange will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield for a day of innovation, insight and collaboration. HUBX will bring together ...

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Gas prices climb in Ohio as crude oil rises

Business News October 20, 2026

Gas prices are 23 cents higher in Northeast Ohio this week at $4.108 per gallon, according to Monday’s AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down six cents from last week at $4.29 even though crude oil prices are up to around $100 per barrel. The national average has stayed above $4 per gallon since late July and is currently more than a dollar higher than it was this time last year. The fall months typically bring lower gas prices, but volatility in the oil market has led to seasonal record highs this year. A week ago, ...