Meet RFK Jr., Trump’s controversial Cabinet pick known for his anti-vaccine conspiracy theories
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ties to one of America’s most prestigious political dynasties and controversial views on public health have made him a prominent political figure. Though he unsuccessfully ran for president in 2024, he later endorsed now-President Donald Trump and landed a Cabinet nomination. Trump said he would let Kennedy…
I’m an Army vet with my dream job at the VA. I feel targeted by anti-DEI efforts and the new buyout offer — but I won’t quit.
Tony Ruiz, who works for Veterans Affairs, says he has no intention of resigning from his government job. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tony Ruiz, a 47-year-old Army veteran who works as a Veterans Service Representative at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Like many federal employees, Ruiz received an email…
Federal employees are ping-ponging between outrage, despair, and confusion as Trump’s payout offer hits inboxes
Shock and outrage. Hopelessness, suspicion, and defiance. Federal workers say they feel a mix of all of the above and more after payout offers landed in their inboxes late Tuesday. The Trump administration says workers can either return to the office full-time and face likely downsizing, or quit now and keep getting paid for the…
Trump is putting Tesla’s $2.8 billion side hustle under threat
Donald Trump and Tesla boss Elon Musk have struck up a close political relationship. Elon Musk may have won the status of President Donald Trump’s “first buddy” — but the new president could jeopardize one of Tesla’s most lucrative side hustles. Tesla has made billions selling regulatory credits to rivals in the past decade, but…
I apologize to my 7 and 2-year-old when I’m wrong. I’m giving them the respect I never had growing up.
I give my children the respect I never had growing up. I apologize to my 7-year-old daughter whenever I mess up. When she’s not listening, and I lose my cool and yell, I apologize for my reaction. It doesn’t remove her culpability or the consequences of not listening. As the adult, however, my responsibility is…
DeepSeek’s founder said ‘experience is not that important’ when hiring staff in rare 2023 interview
In a rare interview from 2023, DeepSeek’s founder gave an insight into his hiring strategy. Liang Wenfeng, the founder of the Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, has an unusual take on hiring: favoring creativity over experience. Liang rarely gives interviews, but he has come into the spotlight since DeepSeek startled the tech world with its cost-efficient…
Nvidia retail investors told us why they’re unfazed by DeepSeek’s market disruption and refusing to sell
A fund that tracks Nvidia stock is one of the most popular leveraged ETFs. Nvidia’s nearly $600 billion sell-off on Monday wasn’t enough to shake the faith of retail bulls, and everyday investors told B-17 that they see the plunge as a golden buying opportunity to get more of the stock at a discount. The…
Starbucks’ sales turnaround plan seems to be working
Starbucks reported quarterly results late on Tuesday. Starbucks has turned to a new CEO and a new strategy to stop sales tumbling. Although it’s early days, it looks like the first steps have added a small caffeine boost to the company. Comparable sales fell 4% for the quarter ended December 29, the company said on…
Microsoft’s AI business is booming. It’s not enough to soothe investors.
Microsoft reported earnings after the stock market closed on Wednesday. Microsoft’s earnings on Wednesday showed strong growth in its AI business — just not enough to reassure investors. Sales tied to Azure and other cloud computing grew 31% in fiscal Q2, slightly slower than the 31.8% analysts surveyed by Bloomberg estimated. Meantime, CEO Satya Nadella…
