2 h. ago Washington State Expands Sales Tax, Increases B&O and Capital Gains Taxes

Washington State Expands Sales Tax, Increases B&O and Capital Gains Taxes  The National Law Review

Economics

3 h. ago Chris Cillizza's Tesla vandalized, says obsession with politics is 'making us all crazy'

Chris Cillizza's Tesla revealed on Wednesday that his Tesla was vandalized with a sign that read "Musk is a Nazi" while attending his son's soccer tournament last weekend.

Politics

3 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: Why nobody wants to cut the national debt despite everyone saying they should

The U.S. national debt debate intensifies as GOP senators and Elon Musk criticize spending cuts. Discover why deficit reduction remains a political challenge.

Politics

3 h. ago Senate Republican campaign committee 'grills' Chuck Schumer on National Hamburger Day

Senate GOP's NRSC revisits Chuck Schumer's viral grilling photo in a new campaign video, highlighting Democratic struggles with male voters ahead of 2026 elections.

Politics

3 h. ago Elon Musk Says Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Undermines DOGE Cuts

Elon Musk also said the Republican bill, which passed the House last week, would undermine the work of his DOGE group.

Politics

5 h. ago Elon Musk ‘Disappointed’ With Trump Policy Bill, Saying It Will Increase Deficit

Elon Musk also said the Republican bill, which passed the House last week, would undermine the work of his DOGE group.

Politics

5 h. ago Dozens of unsold Tesla Cybertrucks are piling up at Detroit parking lot

A Detroit landowner is in violation of city codes for storing unsold Tesla Cybertrucks in his parking lot.

Technology

5 h. ago European stocks close lower as caution lingers on US trade policy progress

European stocks close lower as caution lingers on US trade policy progress  Reuters

Events

6 h. ago Morgan Wallen storms the charts with 'I'm the Problem' — and 36 of its songs

This week, the album at No. 1 on the charts is one everyone saw coming: With the biggest streaming numbers of 2025 and strong sales to boot, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem is the chart-topper it had always seemed destined to become.

Events

6 h. ago Judge rules suit challenging DOGE and Elon Musk's power over government can continue

A judge has denied a request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Elon Musk and DOGE are wielding unconstitutional power within the government. Separately, Musk also criticized a Trump-backed spending bill.

Politics

7 h. ago 'It's unbelievable': Digital agencies slam new sales tax law in Washington as legal challenge looms

'It's unbelievable': Digital agencies slam new sales tax law in Washington as legal challenge looms  GeekWire

Economics

8 h. ago xAI to pay Telegram $300M to integrate Grok into the chat app

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday said Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is investing $300 million worth of cash and equity in the chat app.

Economics

9 h. ago Large language models struggle with coordination in social and cooperative games

Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the popular conversational platform ChatGPT, are now widely used by people worldwide to source information, as well as to summarize, analyze and generate texts. Studies examining the responses provided by LLMs in different scenarios could help to gain a deeper understanding of their tendencies during social interactions, which could fuel their future advancement.

Politics

9 h. ago DeSantis goads Congress to follow FL’s DOGE blueprint as Musk’s cuts still wait for vote

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for federal spending cuts, praising DOGE's success and Elon Musk's efforts, as Congress faces pressure to act on GOP campaign promises.

Technology

9 h. ago Macy's profit, sales slip and it cuts 2025 profit forecast, but tops Q1 expectations

Macy’s sales and profit slipped in its first quarter and the department store, citing more cautious customers and the impact that the U.S. trade war will have on the company and its shoppers, trimmed its profit forecast for 2025

Economics

9 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Elon Musk 'disappointed' with Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Trump escalated his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday.

Politics

13 h. ago 'We're in a holding pattern': Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty

Would-be homebuyers are finding lots of reasons to wait.

Politics

20 h. ago Elon Musk 'disappointed' by Trump's spending bill, says it undermines what DOGE is doing

Elon Musk expressed disappointment over Trump's spending bill, citing deficit concerns. The bill passed the House narrowly and now faces Senate challenges.

Politics

21 h. ago SpaceX Launches Starship on Test Flight 9: Video and What to Know

Much is riding on Flight 9 for Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket after debris from January and March flights fell into the Atlantic Ocean, disrupting air travel.

Technology

25 h. ago Eaton Fire victims still struggle to get housing assistance, demanding action from FEMA

Eaton Fire victims still struggle to get housing assistance, demanding action from FEMA  NBC4 Los Angeles

Events