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Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says
Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, chief executive Elon…
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Culture
The Making of “Rust” Was a Tragedy. Its Final Form Is a Missed Opportunity
Some movies eventually become inseparable from the stories of their production. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie” are now…
Politics
Senate passes 'no tax on tips' bill by unanimous consent, pushed by Nevada Democrat
The Senate on Tuesday stumbled into quiet passage of a bill to fulfill President Trump's campaign pledge of "no tax on tips." Source link
Business
Chanel profit tumbles as luxury industry downturn hits sales
Chanel profit plunged last year as the closely held company splurged on expanding its retail network and marketing to remain visible amid…
Politics
Trump Is Right to Lose Patience with the ‘SALT Caucus’
The state and local tax deduction is a bad policy, and the blue-state Republicans don’t have as much leverage as they think. Source link
Politics
U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
The Trump administration appears to have begun deporting people from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order restricting…
Politics
U.S. business owners are confused about Venezuelan employees with temporary status
As a business owner in the largest Venezuelan community in the United States, Wilmer Escaray is stressed and in shock. He is unsure what…
Business
Europe: Shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday (May 20) with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive…
Politics
Missing the Inside Story on Biden Was Not the Media’s Primary Sin
Ignoring the outside story was. Source link
News
Musk will reduce political spending, committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years’ time
Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years,…
Politics
Trump pressure fails to shore up House GOP support for his big agenda bill, negotiations drag on
President Trump's plea for House Republicans to pass his "big, beautiful bill" this week without protracted squabbling fell on deaf ears…
Politics
Reducing Pharmaceutical Prices Requires Competition, Not Price-Fixing
Cutting the red tape around biosimilars is one way that the administration can protect U.S. drug innovation and make medicine more…
News
Elon Musk will do a 'lot less' political spending in the future
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he is going to reduce his future spending on politics in the United States. Source link
News
The Dyspeptic Genius of <i>Dilbert</i>
Scott Adams turned the comics pages into a witty diatribe against Corporate America. Source link
Politics
Senate will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars
The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the…
Culture
Darren Aronofsky joins AI Hollywood push with Google deal
Director Darren Aronofsky has pushed artistic boundaries with movies including “Requiem for a Dream” and “Mother!” Now his production…
Culture
A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes
“When will this fucking movie be over with?” It’s a question that surfaces often at the Cannes Film Festival, where hour blurs into hour,…
Politics
A Damning Portrait of Joe Biden’s Loyal Inner Circle
Original Sin details the astonishing lengths to which the former president’s team went to conceal his deteriorating condition. Source link
Politics
Trump pushes Republicans to drop SALT, Medicaid demands and pass his massive agenda bill
President Trump told House Republicans during a closed-door meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday to drop their push for further changes to…
Politics
‘Green’ Tariffs and the Persistence of ESG
The week of May 12, 2025: Sustainability & tariffs, transit, labor, the budget, and much, much more. Source link
News
Michael Ledeen, Family Man and Freedom Fighter
He embodied an America that would spread freedom by living up to its promise. Source link
Politics
Supreme Court Gets It Right on Venezuelans’ Protected Status Case
The decision is a victory for the rule of law — and common sense. Source link
Business
UBS to open Abu Dhabi office as more clients move to Mideast
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a magnet for the world’s wealthiest people over the past few years Group is opening a new office in Abu Dhabi as…
Business
BMW to buy back more shares worth up to 2 billion euros
is buying back as much as 2 billion euros (S$2.9 billion) of stock starting this month. The carmaker’s management board approved the…