Vivek Ramaswamy says DOGE will ‘carefully scrutinize’ federal loans to Tesla rivals
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk have been tapped to lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” or DOGE. Vivek Ramaswamy said DOGE will investigate a federal loan worth about $7.5 billion to a Tesla rival. The Biden administration said Monday it would help finance two battery factories in Indiana being built by a joint venture involving…
10 of the best Trader Joe’s products for a holiday party, according to a private chef
From cheeses to frozen appetizers, these Trader Joe’s products are a private chef’s essentials for holiday parties. With years of experience as a private chef and a longtime devotion to Trader Joe’s, Mila Furman has mastered the art of holiday hosting on a budget. Furman, who is from the Chicago area, swapped her corporate career…
I’m a private chef. After trying croissants at Key Food, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s, there was an obvious winner.
I taste-tested the croissants in the bakery sections at Key Food, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. I like having croissants at home for a quick breakfast for me and my daughter before work or school. They’re one of those staples I know will be enjoyed before they get moldy. As a private chef, I know…
Stock market today: Stocks climb to record highs as Fed members point to December rate cut
US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell. US stocks traded mostly higher on Monday, with technology stocks helping the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 hit records as members of the Federal Reserve talked about the potential for another interest rate cut later this month. Fed President Raphael Bostic told reporters on Monday that while he’s…
‘Dune: Prophecy’ episode 3 reveals Tula Harkonnen’s shocking backstory. Emma Canning breaks down that devastating twist.
Emma Canning as Tula Harkonnen in episode three of “Dune: Prophecy.” After a fatal series premiere, “Dune: Prophecy” has claimed more lives — but rather than burning up from the inside, these victims died quietly. Episode three, “Sisterhood Above All,” dives back into the Harkonnen sisters’ childhood. Before they were Reverend Mothers, Valya and Tula…
Tesla just announced over 25 holiday updates. These are the highlights.
Tesla just unveiled over 25 updates ahead of the holidays. Tesla released a series of end-of-year upgrades on Sunday in a post on X. The updates are coming to Tesla owners in an over-the-air update next week — and include everything from the long-awaited Apple Watch app to holiday-themed features. The full list is outlined…
‘Moana’ star Auli’i Cravalho says the role saved her from living on food stamps
Auli’i Cravalho is the voice behind “Moana.” Auli’i Cravalho described how voicing Moana, the breakout Disney princess, transformed her life and lifted her from poverty in Hawaii. Cravalho shot to fame in 2016 after voicing the lead in “Moana,” Disney’s highest-grossing animated princess movie other than the “Frozen” titles. She was 16 when it premiered…
Elton John said he lost his eyesight and couldn’t see the premiere of his new musical
Elton John composed the music for the new “The Devil Wears Prada Musical” in London. Elton John said he was unable to watch the new “The Devil Wears Prada” musical in London because his vision is still impaired after an infection. John shared the health update on Sunday while giving a speech after a special…
The Grinch loves knee surgery. That’s it. That’s the meme.
The blue “Grinch” excited for knee surgery is a meme. (To be clear, it’s not associated with the actual Grinch.) Over Thanksgiving, a family friend who happens to be in middle school showed me some memes from her debate club group chat, including something she found particularly funny: an image of the Grinch, but blue,…
