Conservatives look set to win German election, with Musk-backed AfD in second
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz. Germany’s center-right alliance looks set to win the country’s latest federal election, which comes at a critical moment for Europe’s largest economy. Early exit polls show the Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union, at about 29%, with the Elon Musk-backed Alternative for…
We’ve entered the era of scaredy-cat capitalism Trump has upended the economy — and that’s bad for business
There’s a pretty clear sentiment in America’s corporate world these days: anxiety. Yes, big business generally welcomes the deregulatory promise and likely lighter tax bill that comes with Donald Trump’s second presidency. But the accompanying uncertainty of Trump 2.0 is also leaving corporate America slightly on edge. The president is issuing executive orders at a…
Russia’s real strongman He’s part Steve Bannon, part Elon Musk — and he’s pushing Putin to destroy Ukraine.
Konstantin Malofeyev is on a roll. It’s the day after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, and the Russian oligarch’s 900,000 followers on Telegram expect a rollicking post. Malofeyev, after all, is one of the Russian right’s most adept media magnates, mentored by a former producer from Fox News on how to nourish and…
A Chinese wargame hints it can blind a cutting-edge US missile. That may be a mind game.
China publicized the results of a war game that pitted a Type 055 destroyer against eight US Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. In a recent Chinese wargame, US missiles sank one of China’s most powerful warships. So why does China appear to be happy about that result? The answer may be that China is signaling that it…
Nike is betting Kim Kardashian can be its next Michael Jordan
NikeSkims is set to first launch this spring, with more to come in 2026. Nike is extending its brand lineup through a rare partnership with Kim Kardashian’s Skims. It’s a bet that her star power can have a similar impact as Michael Jordan has on the sportswear giant — for women. The two companies announced…
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are getting their own reality TV series. Here’s what to know about their 7 kids.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven children in a promotional photo for “The Baldwins.” Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are pulling the curtain back on their bustling family life. The “30 Rock” star, the yoga instructor, and their seven kids are taking the spotlight in the new TLC reality TV series “The Baldwins.” “We’re inviting…
OpenAI researcher says soft skills aren’t going anywhere
OpenAI researcher Karina Nguyen said creativity and emotional intelligence are some of the hardest things to teach AI. In a world where certain jobs could one day be rendered obsolete by AI, OpenAI researcher Karina Nguyen said she expects soft skills to endure as highly prized. She also expects that to be the case in…
‘There’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur’: A financially independent millennial shares what he’d build from scratch today
Grant Sabatier is the author of “Financial Freedom” and “Inner Entrepreneur.” If you haven’t started a side business or built a secondary income stream, Grant Sabatier wants you to reconsider. “We all know that no jobs are secure,” the investor, author, and creator of Millennial Money told B-17. Why not put your future in your…
What happens when a company’s ‘low performers’ speak up
President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk have been hitting some legal obstacles. Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we round up some of our top stories and take you inside our newsroom. Bill Gates thinks people will be “so much better off” in the future — but that young people need to…
