Elon Musk runs X, Tesla, SpaceX, and DOGE, and has become one of DC’s most powerful players — here’s how he got here
Elon Musk’s political awakening during the 2024 presidential election paved the way to his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency. Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn’t just run various major companies. He’s also become a titan of American culture and politics, using his immense wealth and influence to get involved with everything from space travel,…
Paul Krugman says the AI boom reminds him of the dot-com bubble and predicts it may end with a ‘giant tech-bro bailout’
Paul Krugman is concerned about the AI boom. Paul Krugman says the AI frenzy has shades of internet mania — but might not finish with a devastating crash. Krugman, a winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, said in a Substack post this week that the heady valuations of some technology stocks and…
Elon Musk says he has not bid on TikTok: ‘I usually build companies from scratch’
Elon Musk said he has not put in a bid for TikTok. Elon Musk says he does not plan to be TikTok’s savior in the United States. “I have not actually put in a bid for TikTok and I don’t have any plans for what would I do if I had TikTok,” Musk said during…
China’s Apollo Go robotaxi had a near miss with another vehicle, causing a safety driver to intervene, rider said
China’s Baidu says its Apollo Go robotaxis currently operates in 11 cities. Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi nearly crashed during a ride causing a safety driver to disengage the autonomous driving system, a rider told B-17. Sophia Tung, a San Francisco-based engineer who documents her robotaxi experiences on YouTube, visited Shenzhen, China, in December to take…
Meet 2 older Americans who turned to living in their vehicles in their retirement amid a housing affordability crisis
Two older Americans shared their van life experiences. More and more older Americans are getting priced out of their homes — and some are turning to their vehicles as their new abodes. Two older Americans in their 70s who live in their vehicles told B-17 that even though they love the nomadic lifestyle, they couldn’t…
Inside the lovefest between Palantir and its army of retail investors
For Katherine H., a 60-year-old personal chef, the recent surge in Palantir stock has been a “godsend.” Katherine had lost her Tampa, Florida home, car, and many sentimental possessions to the flooding sparked by Hurricane Helene just a few months ago. But after this week’s boom in Palantir stock, her fortunes are starting to turn…
My family is moving to Spain for a year. We are keeping our house and insurance in the US, but our kids will go to a school in Madrid.
Bethany Stevens and her family are moving to Spain for a year. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bethany Stevens. It has been edited for length and clarity. On July 3rd, my family will leave our home in upstate New York and fly to Madrid, where we’ll live for a year. We’ve…
I’ve been to 19 countries with my kids. Here are 5 that were more than worth it and 4 I’d probably skip next time.
There are certain countries I do and don’t want to bring my kids. I’ve traveled to over 90 countries and been fortunate to take my kids with me to 19 of them. I can’t wait to explore some of those destinations with them again. However, there were other spots I don’t think I’d return to…
The best celebrity looks at New York Fashion Week so far
Jenna Lyons at the Todd Snyder runway show. Celebrities are once again taking over New York Fashion Week. The event kicked off on Thursday, and everyone from Keke Palmer to Bill Nye has already attended in eye-catching outfits. Here’s a look at what they’ve worn and a few other standout looks. Bill Nye was cool…
