Democrats call for hearing with Musk on DOGE operations, funding

Musk’s xAI Buys Social Media Platform X for $45 Billion

Elon Musk said on X that ‘xAI and X’s futures are intertwined.’ He bought Twitter for $44 billion in 2022.

Inc. - 2d

SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk

The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration.

ABC News - 35m

OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end

OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.

NBC News - 2h

Stefanik's withdrawal suggests Republicans are sweating their thin margins

Democrats insist Republicans are panicking.

Politico - 3d

Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...

ABC News - 1d

Turkish opposition leader calls for weekly rallies and deeper economic boycott

Özgür Özel expands call to boycott companies perceived as close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkey’s anti-government protesters are weighing their options, amid calls by the main opposition ...

The Guardian - 1d

Georgia Democrat Lucy McBath suspends 2026 run for governor, citing husband's cancer

Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath says she’s suspending her exploratory 2026 bid for governor, casting uncertainty on the Democratic field

ABC News - 4h

Musk Gives $1 Million Checks to Voters Amid Wisconsin Court Race

Elon Musk campaigned on Sunday in Green Bay for a state Supreme Court candidate he has spent lavishly to support — but who did not attend his event.

The New York Times - 3h

Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday stressed the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying it could determine “the future of America and Western Civilization.” Musk reposted a report ...

The Hill - 21h

Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election race

Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump’s agenda and ‘the future of civilization’. Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin ...

The Guardian - 14h

'Number One on the Call Sheet' celebrates Hollywood's Black A-listers

Many documentaries explore the relationship between Black Americans and Hollywood, but “Number One on the Call Sheet” looks squarely at the heights of Black success.

NBC News - 10h

Democratic senator said Signal chat could have led to lost US lives

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said had information been leaked from national security officials' Signal chat on plans to bomb the Houthis, lives could have been lost.

ABC News - 23h

Elon Musk offers giveaway in Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground ...

NBC News - 1d

Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name ‘Grok’

Elon Musk said he borrowed the name from a 1960s science fiction novel, but another AI startup applied to trademark it before xAI launched its chatbot.

Wired - 10h

Ron Johnson calls on John Roberts to ‘rein’ in ‘activist judges’

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) called on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to “rein those judges in” who have issued orders blocking parts of President Trump’s agenda. “You’ll notice the activist ...

The Hill - 18h

Adams calls on judge to ‘promptly’ dismiss bribery case, citing campaign

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) on Monday called on the federal judge mulling whether to toss his criminal bribery charges to act with urgency as a deadline approaches later this week for ...

The Hill - 1h

This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded

Using 3D models of ancient skulls, Dinosaur Choir gets us closer than ever to understanding the noises that dinosaurs made.

Wired - 3d

Supreme Court hears Catholic groups' claim for religious tax exemption

The case arises from Wisconsin, where officials said groups linked to the Catholic Church could not obtain a religious exemption from the state's unemployment assistance tax.

NBC News - 9h

Oliver Stone to testify at John F Kennedy assassination hearing

The director, whose film JFK has been derided by historians for suggesting the CIA had a role in the killing, will speak to task force aiming ‘to get to the bottom of this mystery’. Film director ...

The Guardian - 5h

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle calls OKC Thunder the 'best team on the planet right now'

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle calls Oklahoma City Thunder the 'best team on the planet right now.'

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Eagles' Nick Sirianni jokingly calls on Colts' Shane Steichen to protect 'tush push'

Eagles' head coach Nick Sirianni jokingly called on the Colts' Shane Steichen to help protect the 'tush push.'

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion

In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.

CNBC - 21h

Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge

Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.

CBS News - 5h

Public media CEOs defend their coverage — and fight for funding

Politico - 5d

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

The New York Times - 4d

Milwaukee Brewers fans honor Bob Uecker by imitating the late broadcaster's home run call

Milwaukee Brewers fans honored Bob Uecker before the team's home opener Monday by shouting their best Uecker home run calls.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal

Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday

ABC News - 2d

Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...

The Hill - 17h

Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected

The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.

ABC News - 8h

Trump calls 'never ending' Signal leak story 'old and boring,' blasts media

President Trump slammed the media for its “never-ending” coverage of the Signal group chat leak, calling it “old and boring.” In a post Sunday on Truth Social, Trump praised Sen. Markwayne Mullin ...

The Hill - 21h

Freed Israeli hostages call for end to war, to bring remaining Gaza hostages home

Freed hostages are among those calling for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire. They warn renewed bombing in Gaza jeopardizes the lives of the 24 remaining captives, who are believed to be alive.

CBS News - 8h