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wall street
wall street
SpaceX Warns Humans May Suffer ‘Same Fate As Dinosaurs’ in Eye-Popping IPO Pitch
Among the vivid declarations and “spicy” revelations as Elon Musk opens the books.
early and often
early and often
Senate GOP Turns on Trump, Freezes ICE Bill
Trump’s demands for ballroom money and an “anti-weaponization” slush fund just blew up Republicans’ slam-dunk reconciliation bill.
early and often
early and often
Autopsy Report Shows Democrats Really Are in Disarray
It was a mistake for the DNC to release this unfinished look at what went wrong for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
tremendous content
tremendous content
Trump Gives Absurd Reason for Skipping Don Jr.’s Wedding
Trump said he’ll “try and make it.” But the guy who’s been fixated on ballrooms and gold statues claims he’s worried about the optics.
politics
politics
The Race to Be the Face of Manhattan Is Extremely Tight
New polling shows a close contest between Micah Lasher and Alex Bores. Downtown, Brad Lander may be on the brink of a landslide.
the city politic
the city politic
Mamdani Puts Off the Pain — for Now
The mayor convinced Kathy Hochul to help out with his first budget, but he can’t ignore the city’s bigger fiscal problems.
encounter
encounter
Biotech Barbie Had a Hard Year
Cathy Tie (briefly) married a gene-editing outlaw and got barred from China. So she threw herself a 30th birthday party at Carnegie Hall.
power
power
The Man Who Explains Israel to John Fetterman
How a little-known writer became one of the senator’s closest confidants.
early and often
early and often
Can NAACP’s College-Sports Boycott Save Voting Rights?
The NAACP wants athletes and fans to boycott schools in states decimating Black representation. It could hit the South in the heart and the wallet.
higher education
higher education
Harvard Will Manufacture a Scarcity of A’s
Starting in the fall of 2027, Harvard undergrads will be competing for a limited number of available A grades in each of their classes.
early and often
early and often
Trump’s Self-Absorption Spells Midterms Disaster for the GOP
Forget policy goals or even boosting his party. The president wants his ballroom, his vengeance slush fund, and lots of payback.
wall street
wall street
JPMorgan Exec Alleges ‘Sex Slave’ Accuser Made ‘Eerily Similar’ Claims Before
Lorna Hajdini has countersued Chirayu Rana for defamation, saying his claims have made her life a “daily, living hell”
tremendous content
tremendous content
Trump Mobile Phone Beats Expectations by Actually Existing
Don Jr. and Eric’s gold Trump phone is nine months overdue and the American flag logo only has 11 stripes. But hey, it turns on!
what the?
what the?
Trump’s Iran Regime-Change Plan Was Even Crazier Than Anyone Imagined
The U.S. and Israel reportedly planned on reinstalling former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after decapitating the regime. Yes, that guy.
politics
politics
Who’s Lining Up for a Cut of Trump’s Big New Slush Fund
One ally of the president is already seeking $2.7 million. There will likely be many more.
amazon
amazon
Jeff Bezos Sees a ‘More Mature’ Donald Trump This Time Around
The Amazon founder also weighed in on Washington Post cuts, the Melania doc, and why people “shouldn’t worry about” AI.
tremendous content
tremendous content
The Melania Movie, Explained: Box Office, Reviews, and What She Made
Jeff Bezos denied any involvement, but told CNBC that the film was a “very wise business decision” for Amazon. Here’s what the numbers say.
early and often
early and often
Trump Gets Revenge on Massie, But Primary May Haunt GOP
The president took down several Republican foes in last night’s primaries. But there was also good news for Democrats in November.
the law
the law
Trump’s Worst Executive Order Yet Is Hiding in Plain Sight
If implemented, even in modified form, it will plunge the midterm elections into chaos.
tomorrow
tomorrow
Why the Amish Are Falling in Love With AI
Cars and TVs might be banned, but some sects are all-in on ChatGPT.
politics
politics
Trump Now Has Retroactive IRS Immunity, Not That He Needed It or Anything
The incorruptible president gets a gift from his DoJ. Just in case.
crime
crime
What We Know About the San Diego Mosque Shooters’ Motives
As law enforcement recovered a manifesto associated with the suspects, the FBI said of the pair, “They didn’t discriminate on who they hated.”
roundup
roundup
All the GOP Anger and Angst Over Trump’s Paxton Endorsement
From disappointment to annoyance to pointed silence to calling Paxton a felon, here’s how congressional Republicans reacted to Trump’s announcement.
charm offensive
charm offensive
Mamdani Tries to Make Nice With Wall Street After ‘Tax the Rich’ Video Debacle
The mayor’s charm offensive has included meetings with the heads of JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Blackstone.
unlearn to code
unlearn to code
Meta Employees Brace for the Ax to Fall in Mark Zuckerberg’s Latest AI Pivot
Roughly 8,000 employees will be laid off and another 7,000 reassigned as Meta tries to keep pace in the AI race.