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Elon Musk and Sam Altman on-stage together at a 2015 conference.
Musk vs. Altman: Burning Man, a ‘diary,’ and a trial almost no one thinks Musk can win

The lawsuit is a long shot for Elon Musk, nonprofit legal expert Sam Brunson warns.

By Eva RoytburgApril 27, 2026
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‘Strikes on nuclear facilities and other hazardous sites has now become reality’: Ukrainians deal with risks at Chernobyl after Russia invaded
By The Associated Press and Hanna ArhirovaApril 27, 2026
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White House to evaluate event security protocols after third shooting attempt against Trump
By The Associated Press and Will WeissertApril 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
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National Trust presses ahead with $400M suit against Trump’s ballroom after DOJ request
By The Associated Press and Meg KinnardApril 27, 2026
A frontier plane with the New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in the background
As Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs
By Jacqueline MunisApril 27, 2026
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You should pick your credit card perks like Warren Buffett picks his stocks, TD Bank exec says
Personal FinanceYou should pick your credit card perks like Warren Buffett picks his stocks, TD Bank exec says
By Catherina GioinoApril 27, 2026
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CommentaryFormer president of Costa Rica on de-risking fertilizer shocks: how $700 billion in subsidies can do more
By Carlos Alvarado QuesadaApril 27, 2026
Strategy co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor speaks during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas
CryptoBitcoin drives back toward $80K—but one billionaire may be fueling much of the rally
By Jack KubinecApril 27, 2026
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North AmericaA Vermont farm expected a sheep to have twins. She welcomed rare sextuplets
By Amanda Swinhart, Patrick Whittle and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
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Future of WorkMeet a 20-year-old student who changed her major to marketing to ‘AI-proof’ her career
By Jocelyn Gecker, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
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HealthToxic chemicals are raising infertility in humans, fish, birds, and insects: ‘A whisper that is powerful enough to redirect a hurricane’
By Tristan BoveApril 27, 2026
Reed Hastings says AI will drive a return to humanities: ‘I’d be doubling down on emotional skills’
AIReed Hastings says AI will drive a return to humanities: ‘I’d be doubling down on emotional skills’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 27, 2026
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AISalesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI won’t kill entry-level jobs. He’s hiring 1,000 new grads to prove it
By Jake AngeloApril 27, 2026
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
PoliticsIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
  • Mine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
    PoliticsMine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
    By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, David McHugh and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
Economy‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
A bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
LawA bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
By The Associated Press and Mark ShermanApril 27, 2026
Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)
NewslettersPalantir staff reportedly question company’s commitment to civil liberties
By Andrew NuscaApril 27, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump addresses the media.
PoliticsA manifesto, a train ride, and gaps in security that let a shooter get near Trump
By Jim EdwardsApril 27, 2026
DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom
PoliticsDOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom
By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
  • Trump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote
    PoliticsTrump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote
    By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
AsiaJohn Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
By Nicholas GordonApril 26, 2026
Another attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
PoliticsAnother attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
By Josh Wingrove, Myles Miller, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
PoliticsSergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
By Eliyahu Kamisher, Biz Carson and BloombergApril 26, 2026
After the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
PoliticsAfter the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
By Calvin Woodward and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
The White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
PoliticsThe White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
  • Kevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says
    EconomyKevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says
    By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
The suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
PoliticsThe suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
PoliticsThe presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Suspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
LawSuspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
By Myles Miller and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
PoliticsIran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
BankingSen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
By The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Here’s how the ‘multi-layered protection’ at the White House correspondents’ dinner worked and how the hotel added security after Reagan was shot
PoliticsHere’s how the ‘multi-layered protection’ at the White House correspondents’ dinner worked and how the hotel added security after Reagan was shot
By Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Accused gunman at correspondents’ dinner was likely targeting Trump and top officials after traveling by train to D.C., Blanche says
PoliticsAccused gunman at correspondents’ dinner was likely targeting Trump and top officials after traveling by train to D.C., Blanche says
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
POLAND - 2026/03/16: In this photo illustration, the Polymarket logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
InvestingKalshi and Polymarket are racing to ban insider trading. The economist who built the theory behind prediction markets says it’s the whole point
By Eva RoytburgApril 26, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump
PoliticsWhat’s known about the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
By Jim EdwardsApril 26, 2026
Trump says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to need for White House ballroom as questions are raised about security at correspondents dinner
PoliticsTrump says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to need for White House ballroom as questions are raised about security at correspondents dinner
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Trump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after a shooter opened fire in hotel where White House correspondents dinner held
PoliticsTrump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after a shooter opened fire in hotel where White House correspondents dinner held
By Collin Binkley, Alanna Durkin Richer, David Bauder and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
From maritime trench warfare to a ‘sloppy peace’: Here’s how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs
EnergyFrom maritime trench warfare to a ‘sloppy peace’: Here’s how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs
By Jason MaApril 25, 2026
SpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts
PoliticsSpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts
By Tony Capaccio and BloombergApril 25, 2026
U.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
PoliticsU.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
By Tony Capaccio and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Russia’s economy minister admits ‘reserves have largely been used up’ while communist lawmaker warns of 1917-style revolution as GDP shrinks
EconomyRussia’s economy minister admits ‘reserves have largely been used up’ while communist lawmaker warns of 1917-style revolution as GDP shrinks
By Jason MaApril 25, 2026
Trump calls off sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan as Iran ceasefire talks fail before they even began. ‘Too much time wasted on traveling’
PoliticsTrump calls off sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan as Iran ceasefire talks fail before they even began. ‘Too much time wasted on traveling’
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
U.S. oil producers aren’t coming to the rescue despite high prices as mistrust and chaos hit outlook. The ‘market is being manipulated’
EnergyU.S. oil producers aren’t coming to the rescue despite high prices as mistrust and chaos hit outlook. The ‘market is being manipulated’
By Jason MaApril 25, 2026
U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
PoliticsU.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
By Allyson Versprille and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Trump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure
PoliticsTrump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure
By Josh Wingrove, Gregory Korte and BloombergApril 25, 2026
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