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Tesla already had big problems. Then Musk went to battle with Trump

Preview: Tesla has spent much of the year dealing with struggling sales and a deteriorating brand. Now CEO Elon Musk has drawn the ire of the president.

Slate Auto: Inside the EV startup, stealth production facility backed by Jeff Bezos

Preview: Slate Auto hopes its modular, stripped-down vehicle will be the future of affordable EVs, but it has a long road ahead.

'Bitcoin Family' hides crypto codes etched onto metal cards on four continents after recent kidnappings

Preview: After a wave of crypto kidnappings, the “Bitcoin Family” replaced its old security system with a decentralized, analog setup spread across four continents.

Morgan Stanley upgrades this mining stock as best pick to play rare earths

Preview: Rare earth elements at the center of the U.S.-China trade fight. They are crucial for electric vehicles and other advanced technology.

Trump presses Fed chief Powell to cut interest rate by full point despite strong jobs report

Preview: An increase in the number of U.S. jobs that was higher than expected makes it unlikely that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon.

Walmart chases new and younger customers as tariffs rattle shoppers

Preview: Walmart announced its latest efforts at an annual gathering of store employees, managers and executives in Northwest Arkansas.

Trump and Musk feud draws reactions from billionaires, politicians and pundits. Here's who said what

Preview: Trump lashed out at Elon Musk for his criticism of the Republican tax-cut and spending bill, leading the CEO to later suggest Trump should be impeached.

Why millions of Americans would lose health insurance under House GOP megabill

Preview: With the Senate poised to consider the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, here's who may be vulnerable to health-care coverage losses if the legislation passes.

When it comes to saving, Gen Z asks: 'What’s the point?' That's dangerous, expert says

Preview: Young adults are feeling disillusioned about their economic prospects. That malaise can be dangerous, experts said.

'Forgotten' 401(k) account fees can cost workers thousands in lost retirement savings, report finds

Preview: Some workers unknowingly pay fees when they leave a job but don't take their 401(k) with them. Those can eat into their retirement savings.

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Russia hits Kharkiv with powerful drone attack as peace talks remain in limbo

Preview: Russia launched another wave of drone and airstrikes on Ukraine early Saturday, hitting the Kharkiv region and killing at least three people, according to officials, The latest attack comes as peace talks between the two nations to end the more than three-year-long war remain in limbo. Moscow overnight launched 215 missiles and drones toward the...

Johnson brushes off Musk campaign spending threats: 'It doesn't concern me'

Preview: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in an interview Friday brushed off Elon Musk’s campaign spending threats in light of the tech billionaire's public fallout with President Trump, suggesting he isn't worried. The spat between Trump and Musk began with the latter's criticism of the president's legislative agenda making its way through Congress. Johnson said he...

How thousands of unreviewed ingredients got into our food — and what FDA can do about it 

Preview: Fortunately, there are steps the agency can take right now to stem the flow of potentially unsafe ingredients into our food supply.

Why Musk’s feud with Trump could jeopardize his business empire

Preview: Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, may have made himself an enemy of the world’s most powerful leader. The public blowout between Musk and President Trump is threatening the tech billionaire’s businesses, some of which have billions of dollars' worth of federal contracts. Musk's aerospace company SpaceX alone reportedly has at least $22 billion in...

The Memo: Uneasy truce descends in Trump-Musk war

Preview: President Trump and Elon Musk let an uneasy truce mostly take hold Friday, a day after their previous alliance imploded in spectacular fashion. On Thursday, Musk cast innuendo on Trump’s decades-old association with deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, implying that the “Epstein files” had not been released because they contained incriminating information about the president. Musk...

Religion cases spark both unanimity and division at Supreme Court 

Preview: Religious rights are sparking both unanimity and deep divisions on the Supreme Court this term, with one major decision still to come. On Thursday, all nine justices sided with Catholic Charities Bureau in its tax fight with Wisconsin. But weeks earlier, the court’s 4-4 deadlock handed those same religious interests a loss by refusing to...

3 ways Trump’s policy bill hurts Tesla

Preview: Elon Musk has been feuding with President Trump over a bill the president is championing that, among other things, cuts incentives for electric vehicles and solar energy that benefit Musk’s company Tesla. Trump said Musk’s vocal opposition to Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” is based on its elimination of incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). “Elon knew...

Ocasio-Cortez faces test of her political power

Preview: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) faces a test of her political influence after endorsing a progressive candidate in the New York City mayoral race. Ocasio-Cortez backed New York state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani on Thursday, pitching him as the best chance to upset former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner since before he entered the...

Florida Republican foresees Trump-Musk reconciliation

Preview: Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) said President Trump and Elon Musk’s feud wouldn’t last for long, noting that the Republican Party and the president's allies are all a part of “one big family.” Musk in recent days has criticized the president’s budget bill over its effects on the national debt, which the tech billionaire says “undermines”...

Van Hollen on Abrego Garcia’s return to US: ‘A victory for the Constitution’

Preview: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) celebrated the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported and detained in El Salvador’s CECOT prison, calling it "a victory" for the rule of law. The Trump administration doubled down on the deportation, accusing Abrego Garcia, who illegally immigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador...

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'Couldn't believe it': Floridians emerge from Idalia's destruction with hopes to recover

Preview: After Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, Florida communities are emerging to see its destruction with hopes and plans to recover.

Idalia downgraded to tropical storm after hitting Georgia, Carolinas, Florida: Updates

Preview: Downgraded to a tropical storm, what had been Hurricane Idalia powered across Georgia and the Carolinas on Wednesday evening.

Mitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer

Preview: The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health

LOOK: World record 92,003 fans watch Nebraska volleyball match at Memorial Stadium

Preview: Nebraska volleyball set a women's sports attendance record Wednesday night as 92,003 fans descended on Memorial Stadium to watch the match vs. Omaha.

At least 73 people dead after fire engulfs building occupied by the homeless in Johannesburg

Preview: At least 73 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg overtaken by homeless people, authorities said Thursday.

Where did Idalia make landfall? Maps show damage, aftermath of storm's destructive path

Preview: As the storm moves away from the shore, it can cause an additional life-threatening hazard: inland flooding. Georgia and the Carolinas are at risk.

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Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans

Preview: Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.

Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service

Preview: The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.

Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials

Preview: Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.

Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers

Preview: Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

Preview: Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.

EU Conditionally Approves International Paper's $7.16 Billion DS Smith Buy

Preview: The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.