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NASA video shows the sun just blasted out 4 eruptions at the same time. The rare event may have sent plasma hurtling toward Earth.

The sun is near the peak of its power, which may explain four solar flares erupting at once. They're no danger to Earth.

Every Kennedy family member that opposes RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign

Several have said Kennedy's long shot campaign will hurt President Joe Biden's reelection chances against Donald Trump.

What if no one wants a cheap Tesla?

Tesla investors are celebrating news of cheaper vehicles on the horizon. That assumes lots of people want to buy a Tesla but can't afford one.

Tesla found a way to get out of environmental regulations at its Texas gigafactory

Tesla's Texas gigafactory was exempted from Austin's local environmental regulations thanks to a new state law.

Tesla's future hinges on believers in Elon Musk's vision

Tesla reported a drop in revenue during its first quarter earnings call, falling short of expectations and ushering in a dim outlook.

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A billionaire drug kingpin escaped justice by paying a bond set at just $53K and then running away

Karim Bouyakhrichan was arrested in Spain for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking. He was released on a $53,000 bond, and then disappeared.

Billionaire investor Howard Marks says AI's impact doesn't make it immune to a crash

"Every bubble starts from widespread conviction," Howard Marks told CNBC, saying that its hard to determine the winners of the AI wave.

Tesla's earnings report was worse than expected, but Elon Musk has a plan

Details on Tesla's robotaxis plan and news of an affordable model were all Wall Street needed to get back in on the EV maker.

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S&P 500 is at risk of crashing 44% — and selling early could pay off, says elite forecaster

It paid off nicely to dump stocks nearly a year before the dot-com and housing bubbles burst, B. Riley's Paul Dietrich said.

Tommy Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it

The Alabama Republican described Ukraine as a "black hole" in a more than 9 minute floor speech. He wasn't even around to vote against the aid.

15 photos that show how divided Congress has become

Outbursts, scuffles, and statement outfits have become more common among members of Congress in an increasingly polarized political climate.

You'll soon be able to get an automatic refund when your flight is delayed or canceled

The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked bags are delayed, too.

The US is preparing to hit back at China's glut of cheap solar panels by targeting its allies

US solar companies accused Chinese firms in Southeast Asia of dumping cheap solar panels on the market. They want Biden to take action.

Live updates: Meta to report quarterly earnings today after market close

Meta will report quarterly earnings after the market closes on April 24. The stock's performance has been strong ahead of today's analyst call.

History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot

MrBeast is closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, and is likely to overtake it with ease — a win for independent creators.

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Zelenskyy explains his plan to win against Putin and the future of his presidency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down for an exclusive video interview with German media house Axel Springer.

Private equity is getting into the special-education business. It's not all going smoothly.

A private-equity firm took over a chain of special-education-focused private schools. An investigation by my colleague is worth your time to read.

US weapons could start arriving in Ukraine within days, but it still has a major problem that aid can't fix

US aid will help Ukraine hold its defensive positions, but it faces intensifying attacks and manpower shortages.

Hackers stole a pile of cash from an anti-Trump super PAC: report

Hackers posed as a vendor to steal $35,000 from the Lincoln Project, a prominent anti-Trump super PAC, which has struggled in recent years.

Millennial wealth is booming. It turns out avocado toast didn't tank them after all.

It turns out that, after killing off brands and choosing avocado toast over homeownership, millennials are getting wealthy.

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Is the US really closer to banning TikTok? Yes. And, also: No.

TikTok will now face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen immediately. Here's a 60-second explainer on what's next.

Look inside the California estate of celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz that was just listed for $8.995M

Five years after buying a historic property in rural California, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz placed her dream home back on the market.

A pro-Kremlin oligarch's impounded yacht is being auctioned off — with the money going to Ukraine

The Royal Romance, owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, would be the first seized asset sold to help fund Ukraine, and could pave the way for others.

Sundar Pichai admits the generative AI boom took Google by surprise

Despite saying he recognized AI's significance years ago, Sundar Pichai said he had a "different sense of the trajectory in mind."

It looks like Microsoft's ex-Bing boss just threw shade at Mustafa Suleyman

Comments made by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman in a recent TED Talk have sparked criticism from some venture capitalists.

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Tesla is eyeing India — but a rival says that's 'good for the industry'

MG Motor India's CEO Emeritus told CNBC that Tesla's potential entry into the Indian market could boost the country's low rate of EV adoption.

Jamie Dimon warns the world order is being challenged — and bashes crypto once more

JPMorgan's CEO warned of sticky inflation, rising interest rates, recession, and global turmoil, while panning crypto's lack of progress.

Alaska Airlines was named America's favorite airline for the 2nd year in a row — months after a hole blew in the side of one of its planes

The 2023-2024 American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual Travel Survey reveals which companies are most popular with US travellers.

A real-estate agent's ritzy Hamptons beach home was used in a fake Airbnb scam

The agent told The Real Deal she got a phone call from someone asking about her home listed on Airbnb as part of a scam.

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Google's search boss reportedly warns staff that life won't be 'hunky-dory forever' amid rise of AI rivals

Google search chief Prabhakar Raghavan warned staff to brace for a new chapter as rivals such as Perplexity AI seek to challenge its dominance.