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Unlocking the Sun: Inside NASA and ESA’s Daring Missions to Touch the Solar Inferno

Unlocking the Sun: Inside NASA and ESA’s Daring Missions to Touch the Solar Inferno

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe became the first spacecraft to fly through the Sun’s corona in April 2021, crossing the Alfvén critical boundary at about 4 million miles from the Sun. The probe travels over 430,000 mph, protected by a carbon-composite heat shield, and has detected magnetic switchbacks and a dust-free zone near the Sun. Solar Orbiter, launched in 2020, will image the Sun’s poles and carries ten instruments for solar observation.

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  • Brazilian Coffee Crop Growth Dampens Coffee Prices Amid Global Supply Shifts
    May 1, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT. Coffee prices dropped to one-week lows, driven by expectations of a larger 2026/27 Brazilian crop. Analysts project Brazil's harvest up to 75.9 million bags, a 15.5% increase year-over-year, raising concerns over a global coffee surplus expanding to 10 million bags. Vietnamese coffee exports also surged, with a 14% rise in early 2026 shipments, pressuring robusta coffee prices. Despite this, supply tightness in arabica coffee, marked by a two-month low in ICE inventories, supports prices. Geopolitical risks like the US-Iran conflict and reduced Brazilian exports add upward pressure on costs. The USDA forecasts a 2% rise in global coffee output to a record 178.8 million bags, with robusta production climbing 10.9% but arabica declining 4.7%, highlighting shifting coffee market dynamics.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 01.05.2026

1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT Brazilian Coffee Crop Growth Dampens Coffee Prices Amid Global Supply Shifts May 1, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT. Coffee prices dropped to one-week lows, driven by expectations of a larger 2026/27 Brazilian crop. Analysts project Brazil's harvest up to 75.9 million bags, a 15.5% increase year-over-year, raising concerns over a global coffee surplus expanding to 10 million bags. Vietnamese coffee exports also surged, with a 14% rise in early 2026 shipments, pressuring robusta coffee prices. Despite this, supply tightness in arabica coffee, marked by a two-month
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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