USAElon Musk has initiated formal proceedings to merge SpaceX and Tesla, a potential $3.5 trillion transaction that would create the largest corporate entity in history. By combining the firms, Musk aims to centralize control over critical AI infrastructure, including advanced chip technology, energy systems, and global satellite connectivity.
USAA 28-year-old Sacramento man, Gurinder Gill, is in custody without bail following the discovery of his wife’s burned remains. Gill initially attempted to deflect suspicion by telling detectives that immigration agents had abducted his 30-year-old wife, Jasmine Gill, while she was collecting mail outside their home.
USAJared Kushner has dismissed allegations of managing secret, foreign-funded bank accounts during his tenure as a White House adviser, labeling a recent report detailing purported financial arrangements with Saudi and Emirati officials as a collection of fabrications designed to smear his reputation through baseless, sensationalist claims.
USAJ. Benjamin Greenberg, a shareholder in Circle Internet Group, has filed a federal lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause. The complaint alleges that Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, improperly profited from over $2 billion in transactions involving United Arab Emirates-linked investment vehicles.
USAA fatal accident involving a tourist this past June has triggered a legislative end to New York’s 150-year-old horse carriage tradition. City Council members voted Thursday to phase out the carriages by June 2028, effectively closing a chapter on a practice long defined by both romantic cinematic history and safety controversies.
USADonald Trump confirmed on Thursday that the Starshield military communications system is once again fully operational for Ukrainian forces. The acknowledgment follows reports that the SpaceX satellite service had been throttled, effectively grounding some of Kyiv’s drone operations and complicating battlefield coordination during a period of strained diplomatic relations.
USADonald Trump has thrown his support behind Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, dismissing widespread backlash over a campaign advertisement that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. The former president urged the biotech entrepreneur to continue airing the spot despite intense criticism from both political parties.
USAShortly after a private conversation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Ukrainian officials reported a noticeable uptick in Starlink satellite speeds. The President had reportedly voiced frustration to the SpaceX CEO regarding the 100 mph (160 kph) data caps that have hindered critical battlefield communications and drone operations against Russian forces.
USAU.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin has ordered the Trump administration to suspend investigations in nine states aimed at identifying noncitizens on voter rolls. The ruling targets an initiative relying on what the court deemed unreliable data, finding the effort risks intimidating legitimate voters and volunteers ahead of Election Day.
USAA federal judge in Miami has ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation case against the BBC. Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett warned that failure to comply could result in sanctions, including the potential dismissal of the former president’s lawsuit.
USADonald Trump recently disclosed that Google CEO Sundar Pichai personally blocked his proposal to rename the Atlantic Ocean to the “Trump Ocean.” During a South Carolina rally, the President recounted his conversation with the Google executive, who argued that international oceans are distinct from domestic landmarks due to their global geographic scope.
USAFrustrated by the absence of a Nobel Peace Prize on his mantle, Donald Trump is now setting his sights on the Pulitzer Prize. During a rally in South Carolina, the president argued that he was unfairly overlooked for the award, insisting his own writings warranted recognition over those of his media critics.
USAElon Musk’s recent public promotion of a potential $3.5 trillion merger between SpaceX and Tesla has unsettled insiders, who fear his premature remarks may invite intense shareholder scrutiny. These comments threaten to complicate delicate negotiations and potentially delay a deal that would rank as the largest corporate transaction in history.
USAThe Supreme Court declined to lift a lower-court injunction against a Trump administration policy that would have restricted medical care for transgender federal inmates. The order, issued Wednesday, keeps current treatment protocols in place while legal challenges against the policy continue to wind through the judiciary.
A female student reported waking to two men assaulting her at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house on August 26, prompting the University of Arizona to impose an immediate activities suspension. The move follows allegations of sexual misconduct and the illegal provision of alcohol to minors at the chapter.
USAThe US Department of Justice has accused Ohio State University’s College of Medicine of systemic discrimination, alleging that its admissions process unfairly favored Black candidates while penalizing Asian and white applicants. Federal investigators claim the university bypassed standard screening and interview requirements to push through specific candidates.
USAA marketing manager at Amazon Web Services has filed a lawsuit alleging that a senior executive raped her during a 2023 business trip to New York. The complaint further accuses the e-commerce giant of violating Washington’s Silenced No More Act by pressuring the employee to remain quiet about the assault.
USASpeaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump confirmed that a trade deal with India is nearing completion, describing the prospective framework as a significant departure from Washington’s historical precedents. The announcement follows eighteen months of intensive negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing tariff and market access disputes between the two nations.
USAA crowdsourced verification system championed by Elon Musk failed to flag over 93% of false claims regarding the US midterm elections, according to a report by watchdog NewsGuard. Despite being positioned as a robust alternative to professional fact-checking, the tool left millions of interactions with uncorrected, misleading content.
USAIssuing a warning to Democrats planning to investigate his government ties, Elon Musk declared on X that he would identify the individuals behind such efforts. The billionaire, a key financial backer of Donald Trump, vowed to retaliate against those who challenge his influence, stating, "Live by the sword, die by the sword."
USANine percent of eBay’s global workforce faces termination as the San Jose-based e-commerce giant initiates its second round of layoffs this year. The company confirmed the decision on Wednesday, citing a need to align internal resources with top strategic priorities following a period of stagnant revenue and external pressure.
USAStephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old Michigan native imprisoned in Russia for over four years on mercenary charges, was released Wednesday. The pardon, granted by Vladimir Putin during a visit from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, occurred without a prisoner exchange, marking a rare diplomatic gesture amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine.
USAThe State Department has ordered non-emergency US government personnel and their families to depart Saudi Arabia, citing a surge in deadly Houthi drone strikes. The directive follows a lethal incident at the Shaybah oil field, where falling debris from an intercepted drone killed two foreign workers and injured two others.
USAWith the midterm elections looming, Democratic Party leadership has launched a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from purging voter rolls and pressuring state officials. The filing challenges the executive branch's authority to intervene in local election administration, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress legally registered ballots.
USAVice President JD Vance declared he is disgusted by fellow Republicans criticizing a campaign advertisement from Vivek Ramaswamy that targets the traumatic childhood of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton. The controversial spot, which features Acton’s estranged mother, has sparked significant friction within the party just two weeks before Election Day.
USAUkrainian forces suffered over $1 million in equipment losses last week when drones mid-flight lost connection to Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network. The sudden signal drop forced units to ground operations for three days, creating a tactical vacuum that commanders say effectively granted Russian forces a reprieve from aerial strikes.
USABenjamin Netanyahu prepared a massive multi-day bombing campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities and civilian infrastructure for the weekend of October 10, only to be held back by Donald Trump. The US president pushed to delay the operation to avoid a regional war immediately preceding the November 3 midterm elections.
USAFrench President Emmanuel Macron has lashed out at foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for exploiting domestic social unrest to advance their own political agendas. Macron characterized recent commentary from across the Atlantic as both unacceptable and foolish, specifically rejecting claims that the violent protests are driven by migration or Islamist influence.
USABehind the scenes of an escalating military campaign, Donald Trump Jr. repeatedly urged his father to avoid a protracted war in the Middle East. Despite his public support for the president’s resolve, private conversations reveal a deepening divide within the administration over the wisdom of the ongoing confrontation with Iran.
USAA doorbell camera in Watauga, Texas, recorded an unsettling encounter on October 18 when a barefoot stranger wearing a Joe Biden mask approached a private residence. The unidentified individual, dressed in a jacket and a shirt referencing a high-profile political figure, calmly peeled and ate a banana while staring into the lens.