Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX
A new rocket from Mr. Bezos’ company Blue Origin and a satellite system from Amazon could heat up competition with SpaceX, owned by Mr. Musk.
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China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - 1h -
Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up
Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second straight yearFinancial Times - 1h -
Games console makers will get a power up in a slower market
Ageing hardware is still going strong for the likes of Sony and NintendoFinancial Times - 1h -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 7h -
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.The New York Times - 11h -
MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.ESPN - 14h -
Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera 'Aida' in a new production
Angel Blue, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 yearsABC News - 15h -
Don't Look Now, but China's AI Is Catching Up Fast
Chinese artificial-intelligence startups are using workarounds to challenge OpenAI despite a lack of access to advanced chips.The Wall Street Journal - 20h -
Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.
Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.The New York Times - 20h -
Chrismukkah, the Mash-Up Holiday for Interfaith Families
Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year.The New York Times - 1d -
Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?
Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.The New York Times - 1d -
How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents
Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.The New York Times - 1d -
Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025
Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.Inc. - 1d -
Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down
Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.The New York Times - 1d -
Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025
It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.Inc. - 1d -
Bronny James called up by Lakers for game vs. Pistons, but does not play
Bronny is averaging 13.4 points per game for the Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 1d -
Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says
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Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including up to 40% off select styles.Wired - 3d -
Congress clears government shutdown patch following Trump, Musk disruptions
Last-minute objections from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk prompted lawmakers to drop hundreds of pages of policy from the bill.Politico - 4d -
Dems fight to Trump-proof the federal judiciary
They just topped the mark for confirmations set under Trump’s first term, but Senate Democrats are fighting to avoid Trump putting more of a stamp on the judiciary in his second.Politico - 4d -
House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos
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Musk vows to fund ‘moderate’ Democratic primary challengers
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Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills
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Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter ...The New York Times - 6d -
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Elon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessmanABC News - 6d -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 11h -
Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts
Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.The Hill - 12h -
Angel Blue on Met role debut in "Aida" and Opera journey
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue ...CBS News - 15h -
How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man
A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was. Hello, and welcome to Techscape. I’ve been ...The Guardian - 15h -
IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...The Hill - 16h -
Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ many Americans' financial lifeline
It is especially surprising that one of the first federal agencies to come under scrutiny from the incoming administration is one that has returned billions of dollars to many of the same consumers ...The Hill - 16h -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 20h -
Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...The Hill - 1d -
How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.CBS News - 1d -
How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...CBS News - 1d -
Coreweave, Klarna may break IPO slump in 2025 — but OpenAI, SpaceX will wait it out
Initial public offerings may pick up the pace after a three-year slowdown, but economic headwinds and ample money to stay private could dampen the revival.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 1d
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