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The last thing Elon Musk wants right now is barrelling toward Tesla

Friday's victory at Volkswagen in Tennessee represents a turning point for the United Auto Workers union as they gain strength to take on Tesla.

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An explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq, reports say

Explosions occurred at a military base in Iraq, south of Baghdad, early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports.

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Trump will face a grueling cross-examination about his lying, defaming, and books-cooking if the DA gets his way

Leaving his NY hush-money trial, Trump said he'll testify. The DA hopes to grill him on a history of lies, falsifying documents, and ignoring judges.

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Warner Bros.' boss made bank last year, despite the Hollywood strikes

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav earned $49.7 million in 2023, new filings show.

A top House Democrat wants to remove Trump's Secret Service protection if he's sent to prison

As a former president, Trump is currently entitled to Secret Service protection for life.

More than half of the US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers just staged a mass fly-off

Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.

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Why less snow is threatening Japan's expensive Kanzuri chile paste

Snow bleaching local togarashi peppers is unique to making Kanzuri.

The US military is keeping it secret who won the real-world dogfight between a human pilot and an AI flying an F-16 fighter jet

In a simulated dogfight a few years ago, the AI smoked the human pilot with a flawless 5-0 victory.

What happens when the US debt reaches critical levels?

The US debt is skyrocketing to levels not seen since World War II. Here's how this looming financial crisis could impact you.

Economists say you could be missing out on 'knowledge spillovers' if you build your career away from a big city

"Knowledge spillovers" are serendipitous meetings that expand your networks or help you grow your career. They're harder to come by in smaller cities.

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House Republicans have a wacky new plan to finally pass Ukraine aid — and force a sale of TikTok

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold separate votes on Ukraine aid and Israel aid, then bundle it together and send it to the Senate.

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Man sets himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is standing trial

A man lit himself on fire Friday outside of the courthouse where Donald Trump's criminal trial is taking place, witnesses and police said.

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People keep stealing heavy equipment from Home Depot's rental department and selling it on Facebook

Federal prosecutors in Oregon say a group used stolen credit cards to rent Home Depot equipment and sell it on Facebook Marketplace.

Taylor Swift's name is popping up on Wall Street earnings calls thanks to her massive impact on the US economy

"Over the past year, we've all witnessed the creative genius and sheer power of a true cultural phenomenon Taylor Swift," said Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Cuts could cost thousands of US soldiers their education benefits

The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance programs, which could impact education for soldiers.

These House Republicans want to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership

Just three Republicans have signed onto a "motion to vacate" against the Speaker. But Democrats may protect him anyway.

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Tesla's layoffs week continues with recruiters the latest to lose their jobs

Former Tesla workers confirmed to BI that some recruiters were informed of the layoffs via a call on Friday morning.

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Inside the disastrous apartments of NYC men, exposed by a TikTok comedian

Calling out piles of dirty sheets, mountains of trash, and an unexplained pile of wigs, "Boy Room" is bravely going where many wish to never return.

Here's what Apple will say if a US TikTok ban becomes law

Sometimes Apple (and other Big Tech companies) have to compromise to stay in business in other countries. It could happen in the US, too.

China may be shaking out of its slump, and its economy could grow 5% this year after a surprising first-quarter performance, BofA says

BofA still doesn't expect "a full-blown growth rebound" as China grapples with a real estate crisis and weak consumer demand.

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Tesla sends some laid-off workers new severance offers after Elon Musk said some were 'incorrectly low' the first time

The new severance offers Tesla sent some workers included higher pay and extra health insurance coverage.

Can bamboo replace paper and plastic? And should it?

We got a behind-the-scenes look at how bamboo becomes cups, lunchboxes, toilet paper, and cutlery — and found out how these products compare to paper and plastic ones.

Interior designers share the 11 things in your living room you should get rid of

Interior designers said to improve your living room you should get rid of faux plants, extra throw pillows, and furniture that's looking worn.

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Ukraine says it took out one of Russia's supersonic strategic bombers for the first time

Ukraine reports shooting down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first time since the 2022 full-scale invasion began.

A plane used to fly VIPs like King Charles made an emergency landing after windowpanes fell off

Windowpanes fell off the Titan Airways Airbus aircraft during flight while it was on its way to Florida.

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Israel downgraded by another big credit ratings agency as Middle East tensions escalate

Israel's economy is likely to suffer if there's a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East, S&P Global said.

An American came back from Europe with a $143,000 phone bill after failing to set up international roaming

Rene Remund received a T-Mobile bill for $143,000 after traveling abroad without setting up roaming. The network ultimately agreed to let him off.

A woman called Swastika got an apology from Uber after it banned her because of her name

Swastika Chandra, who grew up in Fiji, told Australia's A Current Affair she was "very proud" of her name and wouldn't change it for anyone.

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People are forking out record $2,800 a month on average just to cover their mortgage payments

The median monthly mortgage payment jumped 11% in the past year due to surging interest rates and soaring home prices.

Someone bought a UK domain name for Meghan Markle's new brand and redirected it to an anti-poverty charity

Someone bought a UK domain for American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle's latest brand, and directed its traffic to a JustGiving page for a charity.