Trump appoints investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for driving newly-elected President Donald J. Trump's unconventional economic agenda.
US judge rejects SEC bid to punish Elon Musk
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -A federal judge on Friday denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's request to sanction Elon Musk after he failed to… Read More »US judge rejects SEC bid to punish Elon Musk
The good, the bad and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays
After a few years in which not much has happened, smart displays are back in the news. Apart from smart TVs, consumer screens that connect… Read More »The good, the bad and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays
Bluesky says it won't ruin things
Like the conflicted cowboy in Brakback MountainJournalists, pundits and those who avoid MAGA merchandise have looked to the service formerly known as Twitter and lamented,… Read More »Bluesky says it won't ruin things
School district defends decision to punish parents for wearing pink 'XX' wristbands
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a football game featuring a transgender player… Read More »School district defends decision to punish parents for wearing pink 'XX' wristbands
What Elon Musk needs from China
From electric cars to solar panels, Mr Musk has built companies in high-tech manufacturing sectors that have now been targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.
Elon Musk gets a crash course in how Trumpworld works
The world's richest person, not known for his humility, is still learning the cutthroat courtier politics of Donald Trump's inner circle — and his ultimate… Read More »Elon Musk gets a crash course in how Trumpworld works
Threat of world war is 'serious and real', says Poland as Putin steps up threats against West
The war in Ukraine is entering a “decisive phase”, with Vladimir Putin's launch of a new ballistic missile showing that the threat of global conflict… Read More »Threat of world war is 'serious and real', says Poland as Putin steps up threats against West
Elizabeth Warren calls for a crackdown on the internet monopoly you've never heard of
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Congressman Jerry Nadler of New York have called on government agencies to investigate what they say is the… Read More »Elizabeth Warren calls for a crackdown on the internet monopoly you've never heard of
Will repealing the pension cuts shorten the life of the program?
House passes $196 billion Social Security bill: Will repealing pension cuts shorten program's lifespan? On November 12, the US House of Representatives approved the proposal… Read More »Will repealing the pension cuts shorten the life of the program?
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine ushers in a new era of warfare
The Oreshnik missiles hit their targets at speeds of up to Mach 10, or 2.5 to 3 kilometers per second, Putin said. “Existing air defense… Read More »A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine ushers in a new era of warfare
From Fox News to the real world: Trump is recruiting from the small screen
The president-elect is wrapping up his second administration with television stars.
McDonald's will offer a McValue offering in 2025. This is what's inside.
McDonald's plans to offer consumers savings in the form of 'McValue' deals by 2025, the fast-food giant announced on Friday. It's part of an effort… Read More »McDonald's will offer a McValue offering in 2025. This is what's inside.
Trump's next online speech Cop + Doctors vs. ChatGPT + Hard Fork Crimes Division
“I believe very strongly that the First Amendment is under threat from the most immediate threat any of us will ever experience.”
Nvidia says the Blackwell chip is fine, nothing to see here
Much of Nvidia's growth this quarter was driven by data center revenue, which totaled $30.8 billion for the quarter, up 112 percent from last year.… Read More »Nvidia says the Blackwell chip is fine, nothing to see here
