Elon Musk admitted Tuesday that his decision to wave a chainsaw over his head onstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February “lacked empathy.” Musk was responding to an X user who argued that the multibillionaire’s erratic behavior as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency detracted from its work. “Maybe you shouldn’t…
The thing about bullies is they don’t have real friends. They have lieutenants, followers and victims — sometimes all three rolled into one. Most of us learn this by about third grade, when parents and hard knocks teach us how to figure out whom you can trust, and who will eat you for lunch. Elon…
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud reignited this week with the former political allies trading sharp public threats of retribution. The blowup, centered around Musk’s opposition to Trump’s signature tax bill as it moves through Congress, ends a period of rapprochement between two of the world’s most powerful men. Musk posted escalating attacks against Trump’s…
The world’s wealthiest person has apparently set his mind to a new startup: his own political party. As the ongoing public fracturing of the relationship between the US President Donald Trump and his top election financier continues to play out in public, Elon Musk has again vented his opposition to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” a tax…
“He called for the establishment, as soon as possible, of a ceasefire and the launch of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia for a solid and lasting resolution to the conflict,” the Elysée said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Kremlin noted that Putin reminded Macron that the war in Ukraine “is a direct consequence of the…
On June 24 and 25, NATO leaders met in The Hague for a summit, where they focused much of their attention on increasing defense spending to 5 percent of GDP annually and on affirming unity among the allies — notably working to ensure that U.S. President Donald Trump, who raised significant questions about the value…
Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party, and Trump suggesting Musk could be punished for his opposition. Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party, and Trump suggesting Musk could…
Riley Mac, poet and co-founder of monthly New York reading series “Straight Girls,” pens a Pride month op-ed on the death of lesbian celebrities. ——— Pride month just ended and I’m trying to reconcile the culture war in my mind. Lesbians in my friend group are dating men. Queer celebrities JoJo Siwa, Billie Eilish, and…
The chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has blamed Donald Trump’s tariffs for preventing the immediate interest rate cuts the president has demanded. Trump has repeatedly urged Powell to reduce borrowing costs in the US economy. On Tuesday, he said: “Anybody would be better than J Powell. He’s costing us a fortune because he…
If you’ve ever wanted to invest in stocks but have been too overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re probably in the majority, especially during this time of economic volatility. Between Trump’s tariffs, rumored recessions and unpredictable government spending, you may think that learning about the stock market isn’t a good investment for your time….