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5 Reasons Elon Musk Says He “Regrets” His Trump Posts

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk says he now regrets some of the posts he fired off about President Donald Trump during their recent clash on social media. “I regret some of my posts about President...

Meet 5 Black Women Who Are Changing the Face of Tech in America

When you picture the U.S. tech industry, chances are you don’t see enough faces that look like yours, or your sister’s, or your daughter’s. But every so often, someone comes along who changes the...

Los Angeles Begins Recovery as Cleanup Efforts Follow Days of Protests, Looting, and Arrests

The protests in Los Angeles have escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, following a series of immigration enforcement actions that sparked outrage among activists...

How ICE Raids Sparked LA Unrest: Inside the National Guard Deployment

ICE Raids Spark Widespread Protests Across Los Angeles Los Angeles was rocked by multi-day protests and civil unrest after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of surprise...

Meet the Black Republican Mafia: The Young Black Conservatives Making Waves in D.C.

A new group of young Black conservatives is getting attention in Washington, D.C., and they call themselves the “Black Republican Mafia.” This isn’t a real mafia, but a nickname for a group of friends...

Tesla Just Had a Wild Week— Here Are 6 Big Things You Shouldn’t Miss

Tesla’s stock plummeted over 14% on Thursday, as a long-standing tension between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk erupted into a public confrontation. What many industry...

June 5 News Roundup: Conflict Between Trump and Musk Intensifies, Gaza Ceasefire Blocked, P&G Cuts Jobs

Across the U.S., tensions flared, but none more surprising than the explosive fallout between former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Yesterday brought the heat, literally and politically. Who...

It Started with a Backstab: The Trump–Musk Feud, Explained

Tensions have escalated between US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk, signaling the end of their once amicable relationship. For over a week, Musk has been criticising Trump’s...

Stephen A. Smith Signs Multi-Year Deal with SiriusXM

Stephen A. Smith, one of the most recognizable voices in sports media, is making a major move to satellite radio. SiriusXM announced this week that it has signed Smith to a multi-year agreement...