Elon Musk has reportedly collected at least $38 billion in government funding through contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits for his companies, including SpaceX and Tesla. According to a recent Washington Post analysis, Musk’s electric-car maker Tesla collected $11.4 billion in regulatory credits, while SpaceX received billions from NASA and the Department of Defense. Musk’s … Read more
Michigan State basketball’s deep bench was the key to their victory over New Mexico, advancing them to their 16th Sweet 16 appearance under coach Tom Izzo. The 2-seed Spartans defeated the 10-seed Lobos 71-63 in the NCAA tournament. Izzo praised his team’s culture, saying it was a major factor in their success. “It’s funny to … Read more
Germany secured their first-ever appearance in the UEFA Nations League finals after a thrilling quarter-final match in Dortmund. Despite trailing 3-0 at half-time, Italy made a stunning comeback in the second period to reduce the deficit but ultimately fell short. Joshua Kimmich set up both of Germany’s goals, including a penalty that sealed the win. … Read more
The UN has announced that it will temporarily reduce its international staff in Gaza due to safety concerns. The move comes after a recent wave of Israeli attacks on the territory, which have resulted in significant loss of life. The UN has over 13,000 employees working in Gaza, with the vast majority being Palestinians who … Read more
President Donald Trump received shots from comedians at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony in Washington, D.C., weeks after unveiling changes to the Kennedy Center’s leadership structure. The event honored television host and comedian Conan O’Brien. Comedian Sarah Silverman took aim at Trump during her speech, referencing a 2016 appearance on Conan where … Read more
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The United States national team is facing a critical juncture after suffering a third consecutive defeat under new coach Mauricio Pochettino. The loss to Canada at SoFi Stadium marked the end of their four-match winning streak and exposed several vulnerabilities in the team’s performance. “We know we can play better,” said midfielder Weston McKennie, who … Read more
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry. The death toll comes as Israel shattered a nearly two-month-old ceasefire, launching airstrikes and ground incursions into the territory less than a week ago. Experts believe the actual number of deaths may be higher … Read more
Global stocks rallied on Monday as US stocks surged more than 1%, while US Treasury yields climbed after reports that President Donald Trump’s tariff plan may be more targeted. The news boosted risk appetite and lifted equities, despite ongoing uncertainty about the impact of potential tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 434.77 points, or … Read more
Rare and breathtaking lightning displays known as “sprite lightning” or “sprite fireworks” have long fascinated skygazers and scientists alike. Characterized by a streak of red light in the darkened sky, these unusual flashes are formed when high-peak current positive cloud-to-ground lightning strikes the ground during massive thunderstorms. Recent breakthroughs in data analysis, led by two … Read more