Good morning. The S&P 500 closed at a record high yesterday for the first time since early December, fueled by comments from President Donald Trump calling for lower oil prices and interest rates. The comments were part of Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which is the focus of today’s newsletter. BI…
Sam Altman’s new AI joint venture, Stargate, has drawn criticism from Elon Musk. Musk said on X that Stargate didn’t have the funds to build AI infrastructure. Altman has responded. The exchange between the pair is another chapter in their long-running feud. Elon Musk took to X to post a jab at Sam Altman after…
President Donald Trump announced Stargate, a new joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Stargate will allow AGI to be built in the US, creating more jobs. Altman said that a project like Stargate may not have been possible without Trump. The US will be able to achieve AGI, or…
Instagram announced a new video-editing app called Edits as TikTok and CapCut face US restrictions. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the tool, which will be released on March 13, on Sunday. Edits will offer video editing tools and analytics, Mosseri said. Instagram announced a new video-editing app called “Edits” on Sunday, a day after rival…
TikTok went dark for 170 million US users on Saturday. Users have taken to other corners of the internet to react to the shutdown. Internet personality James Charles, who boasted over 40 million followers, called the move “dystopian.” TikTok shut down its app for 170 million US users on Saturday as the deadline for the…
Hospitals are using gig work apps to fill nursing shifts. While lucrative, many of the shifts can be difficult and stressful for nurses. Three nurses who have used the apps explain how much they’ve earned — and what they’ve experienced. Nurses are using gig apps to make money. Doing so often involves working some of…
Elon Musk wrote “Make Europe Great Again” in an X post on Saturday. Musk has used X to share support for far-right political parties in Europe. His remarks have drawn ire from political leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe. Musk shared an X post on Saturday…
I’m a recipe developer and meal-prep expert, and I rely on Trader Joe’s. My favorite products are the ones that save me time in the kitchen. Its preprepared plant-based proteins and vegetables make it easy for me to eat healthy. As a recipe developer, meal-prep expert, and mom of three, I make dinner at least…
Co-leading DOGE means Elon Musk is spread increasingly thin. Tesla shareholders told BI that Musk’s position could help reduce regulatory red tape for the EV giant. Others said Musk proved his ability to multitask and DOGE has an expiration date. With his new role co-leading the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has another plate…
Aligning a brand with a celebrity can be risky. Last year, a number of stars suffered reputational damage that affected their business partners. Going into 2025, brands must be more thorough and savvy when deciding who to partner with. Celebrity brands can be as risky as they are glamorous, and last year was no exception….