California’s Billionaire Tax Battle
Wealthy residents of the state have put millions of dollars toward stopping a proposed 5 percent tax on their assets.
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In Scolding the New U.S. Ambassador, South Africa Signals Defiance
The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.
SETI may have missed alien signals because of space weather
Is there anyone out there? NASA/SDO We may have been missing signals from intelligent aliens because of solar wind. Researchers from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute say this means we have been watching for the wrong type of signal, potentially failing to spot promising evidence of extraterrestrial life, but the chances of a…
The hidden problem with feeling ‘overworked and underpaid’
It’s easy to blame a broken system. The harder—and often more profitable—move is auditing your real impact, skills, and leverage. “Overworked and underpaid” has become the modern workplace anthem. The internet is full of advice on how to negotiate harder, “quiet quit,” or jump ship. It’s an easy narrative to embrace: If you feel undervalued,…
China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables
Beijing’s decades-long push to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with huge investments in clean energy sources like electric vehicles is now paying off.
Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.
US Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B
The U.S. Army said late Friday that it has signed a 10-year contract with defense tech startup Anduril. The deal could be worth up to $20 billion. According to the announcement, the contract starts with a five-year “base period,” with the option to extend the deal for an additional five years, and it includes Anduril…
Kyle and Jackie O fight: ‘He’s going to buy the network’: Wild new claim about Kyle Sandilands’ next move amid his radio suspension | ARN
Craig Bruce, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s former boss, has claimed he has ”intel” about the shock jock’s next move amid his two-week suspension by ARN, after alleged “serious misconduct,” following the radio duo’s on-air fight. Sandilands, 54, last week released a statement telling listeners and fans “I miss you. I’ll be back,” while…
DOJ will appeal block of Fed subpoenas in Jerome Powell probe
A federal judge in a scathing ruling blocked subpoenas issued by a grand jury to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell, saying there was “a mountain of evidence” they were issued to pressure the Fed’s board into cutting interest rates, as President Donald Trump has long demanded. U.S….
Trump adds to speculation about Iranian leader’s condition.
Trump adds to speculation about Iranian leader’s condition.