Uri Berliner’s Resignation Is the Latest Example of Dissent In Newsrooms

observer.com Newsrooms continue to be split by ideological differences among staffers. On Wednesday (April 17), NPR senior business editor Uri Berliner resigned from the organization…

“We’re not shoving anything down anyone’s throat,” Ford exec says about EVs

thestreet.com Running a car company is already hard, but Ford (F) Executive Chairman Bill Ford says that the current political landscape is making it hard to balance Ford's offerings of…

Nancy Pelosi to reveal ‘The Art of Power’ in memoir

fortune.com Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has completed a book about her years in public life, from legislation she helped enact to such traumatizing moments as the Jan. 6 siege of…

Trump is back in court with jury selection set to continue

nbcnews.com A juror has been excused from duty Juror 2, the oncology nurse, has been excused from duty. As court started today, Merchan told lawyers on both sides that the juror called…

World leaders have a chance to raise taxes for rich people like me. I’m begging them to take it

theguardian.com The need to tax rich people like me has never been so dire. Extreme wealth concentration in the hands of a few oligarchs is a threat to democracy the world over. Meanwhile,…

AI deepfakes could decide U.S election, experts warn

fortune.com The 2020 election swung in Joe Biden’s favor by just 44,000 votes in three swing states, a margin thin enough to elicit fears that deepfakes spread by generative artificial…

Here are eight ways to measure wealth

theglobeandmail.com Grappling with work-life balance inevitably leads to considerations of money. How much money do we need to accumulate to have a full and healthy life? In essence, we’re…

A desperate Italian government is turning to a controversial Chinese EV automaker for help

thestreet.com The Italian government has lofty goals for its auto industry, seeking to boost production of vehicles made in the nation from 800,000 in 2023 to 1.3 million per year.…

‘Someone Needs Therapy!’ House Oversight Hearing ERUPTS When Comer and Raskin Unleash Hell On Each Other

mediaite.com A House Oversight Hearing entitled “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare, Part I” doesn’t sound like much of a barnburner, but when Reps.…

Netanyahu dismisses calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how and when to respond to Iran's attack

pbs.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week,…

Rivian hopes its latest update will help solve the most annoying part of EV ownership

thestreet.com As pointed out by studies, statistics, and even off-the-cuff remarks by beloved auto authority and television host James May, the most difficult part of owning an electric…

US Prepares To Reimpse Venezuela Oil Ban As Biden Seeks Scapegoat To Resume Draining SPR

zerohedge.com US Prepares To Reimpse Venezuela Oil Ban As Biden Seeks Scapegoat To Resume Draining SPR For much of the past year, we had joked that behind the facade of western Democratic…

GOP Mega Donor's Son Throws Support Behind Incumbent President In Biden Vs. Trump Battle

benzinga.com In an unexpected move within political fundraising circles, David Ellison, the son of well-known GOP supporter and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, has made a notable financial…

There’s a gaping hole at the centre of the Tory party where ideas should be. The risk is Liz Truss will fill it

theguardian.com It would be charitable to ignore Liz Truss. Attention is her addiction and any dose, even laced with scorn, sustains the toxic belief that she has important things to say.…

UN Seeks $2.8B for Palestinian Aid Amid Looming Famine in Gaza

benzinga.com The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to support Palestinians, with a focus on the critical situation in Gaza. What Happened: The United…

Maserati's latest drop-top EV is cooler than anything made by Elon Musk

thestreet.com CEO Elon Musk may tout all kinds of statistics and figures with the upcoming Tesla Roadster, but for those who do not want to wait the months, years or decades it might take…

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/16/2024

nakedcapitalism.com In Case You Might Miss… (1) Kennedy on the ballot in Iowa. (3) Gold : Now would be a good time to sell it. “So many of the social reactions that strike us as psychological…

Italian government pressure forces Alfa Romeo to change the name of its EV

thestreet.com In response to the pressure imposed by its native government, Italian luxury marque Alfa Romeo announced that it will be changing the name of a car it recently unveiled.…

Donald Trump’s populism is turning off corporate donors

economist.com “GO WOKE, GO broke,” intone Republicans fed up with socially aware American firms. But it is the politicians who are paying for their own ideological zeal. In 2000 and 2004…

A millennial is building America’s first nickel-cobalt refinery

economist.com Kaleigh Long believed there had to be an American fix. As an Oklahoman working on political campaigns in the Democratic Republic of Congo she saw all too closely the…

IVF is a slam-dunk issue for Democrats. Abortion may not be

economist.com SPARE A THOUGHT for Republican staffers who had to explain the female reproductive system to their bosses this week. Following a decision by Alabama’s Supreme Court, which…

What four more years of Joe Biden would mean for America’s economy

economist.com Joe Biden’s opponents focus on his age as something that makes him doddering, confused and ultimately unfit for office. So the great paradox of the 81-year-old’s first term…

How a Jan. 6 case at the Supreme Court could affect Trump’s election interference case

msnbc.com Eyes are on Manhattan this week as jury selection in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial gets underway. But if you’re also interested in the fate of Trump’s federal election…

LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on constitutionality of Jan. 6 obstruction charges

pbs.org The Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his…

Trump's criminal trial continues with a hearing on his possible testimony

nbcnews.com Trump is seated beside Blanche awaiting court to begin Trump, wearing a navy suit, is chatting with lawyer Todd Blanche, who sits to his right, as they await the start. Emil…

Supreme Court weighs Jan. 6 rioter's obstruction challenge, which could affect Trump's case

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday weighs whether those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, a…

“Donald Trump Did This”: Inside Biden’s Post-‘Roe’ Pitch to Voters

vanityfair.com Amanda Zurawski was lying in a hospital bed. She had lost her baby 18 weeks into her pregnancy and then nearly died twice because of Texas’s further tightening of…

Chinese EV CEO calls for 'cooperation' amid political tension in U.S

thestreet.com Imports of electric vehicles from China are one of the hottest topics on Capitol Hill at the moment, as politicians from both sides of the aisle are calling from some sort…

Biden Spending $300 Million On Sanctuary Cities

zerohedge.com Biden Spending $300 Million On Sanctuary Cities Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is distributing $300…

Trump Goes on Predictably Unhinged Rant as Hush Money Trial Begins

vanityfair.com When Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courthouse on Monday, it marked the first time in history that a former US president went on trial for allegedly committing a…

Victor Davis Hanson: Gaming The 2024 Campaign

zerohedge.com Victor Davis Hanson: Gaming The 2024 Campaign Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, We have seen enough of the Biden-Trump race so far to predict what lies…

NPR CEO’s Ludicrous, Far-Left Tweets Confirm Bias at Taxpayer-Funded Organization

mediaite.com Screenshot NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s old tweets have not aided her organization’s attempt to defend itself against allegations of ideological bias. Last week, longtime NPR…

More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has paid for other people's EVs

thestreet.com A new report by the Department of the Treasury reveals that American taxpayers have paid an eye-watering amount since the Internal Revenue Service updated its rules…

Elon Musk's biggest fans are downplaying the news of Tesla's largest layoff

thestreet.com The world of electric vehicles has had a rude awakening on the morning of April 15, as major news broke about its most prolific automaker. Related: Italian officials condemn…

Mark Levin Torches ‘Colonel-Jackass’ Douglas Macgregor, Arguing He Belongs in Biden Admin

mediaite.com Fox News’ Mark Levin berated retired Col. Douglas Macgregor, a former Trump administration official, over his anti-Israel posture on Sunday, implausibly arguing that he…

Israel Shouldn't 'Take the Win'

wsj.com It would be political suicide for Benjamin Netanyahu to take Joe Biden’s advice.

Newsguard downgrades credibility scores for New York Times, GB News and Daily Star

pressgazette.co.uk News publisher rating company Newsguard has downgraded its credibility score for The New York Times, removing the perfect rating the title held since Newsguard first…

‘SEE YOU TOMORROW’: Trump Ruefully Laments How ‘Just 4 Years Ago’ He Was President But Now Faces Criminal Court And Legal ‘CHAOS’

mediaite.com The Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump will get underway Monday as jury selection begins in the case brought by District Attorney Alvin Bragg on…

The Intercept is running out of cash

semafor.com The Scoop The Intercept, the left-wing U.S. newsroom that’s been a thorn in Joe Biden’s side and a hub for pro-Palestinian coverage, is nearly out of money and facing its…

Trump: "Everything Biden Touches Turns To $hit"

zerohedge.com Trump: "Everything Biden Touches Turns To $hit" Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, During a huge rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania Saturday night, Donald Trump…

Trump Rails Against Judge Merchan and DA Bragg in Last Ditch Plea for His NY Criminal Trial to Be Delayed

mediaite.com (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) On the eve of his New York criminal trial, former President Donald Trump made one last Hail Mary plea for a delay. In a post to his Truth Social…

Trump attacks Michael Cohen days before hush money trial is set to begin

nbcnews.com Two days before the start of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, the former president attacked his former attorney Michael Cohen, who is expected to be a key witness in…

Trump’s Stunning Word Salad on RFK Jr: He’s Worse Than Biden AND Better Than Biden AND Good For Trump AND Biden Will Indict Him

mediaite.com Former President Donald Trump’s nonsensical rant about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should have concerned people with its wandering and self-contradiction and bizarre repetition…

Influential Democratic senator draws the line in the sand for Chinese EVs

thestreet.com Republican lawmakers, such as Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) may have led the charge on legislation regarding Chinese auto imports, but one influential…

The Beauty Parlor's Full Of Sailors And The Circus Is In Town

zerohedge.com The Beauty Parlor's Full Of Sailors And The Circus Is In Town Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Kunstler.com, “They have tried to solve a wide range of insoluble…

Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates That OJ Simpson ‘Went to Hell’: ‘Turns Out, Not Much Different Than Florida’

thewrap.com Like a lot of people, Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t particularly sad on Thursday about the death of OJ Simpson. And during his monologue, after declaring that the former football star…

Feds probing another fatal crash that may involve a key Ford in-car technology

thestreet.com A second deadly crash within two months involving one of Ford's (F) electric vehicles is the subject of a new federal probe into a key piece of in-car technology. Related:…

Aston Martin head says its customers want 'sound and smells' from its sports cars

thestreet.com When compared to its contemporaries, British sports car brand Aston Martin (AMGDF) is doing things its own way. While the Brits have postponed the release of its first EV…

Mercedes gives its flagship EV the 'aspirational look' it was lacking in new update

thestreet.com Mercedes-Benz (DDAIF) dealers stated, as previously reported in October 2023, that they had a hard time selling the German luxury automaker’s EQ line of electric cars. They…

Trump Calls RFK Jr. ‘Great for MAGA’ and a ‘Better Man’ Than Biden: ‘If I Were a Democrat, I’d Vote for RFK Jr.’

mediaite.com Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “great for MAGA” in a video message urging Democrats to support…

Joe Scarborough Says Trump Must ‘Want to Jump Off the Brooklyn Bridge’ After Looking at Drudge Headlines

mediaite.com MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough used “trend lines” on Drudge Report to highlight the struggles of Donald Trump ahead of his April 15 hush money trial in Manhattan. On Thursday,…

‘BULLSH*T!’ Trump Rages At Biden With Baseless Crime Accusation, Demands Debate In Series Of Video Rants

mediaite.com Former President Donald Trump raged at President Joe Biden in a series of video rants baselessly accusing him of crime and challenging the president to a debate. Trump is a…

How Trump’s tariff plans could kill jobs and worsen inflation

aol.com Tariff Man could be back in the White House next year – and he’s promising the sequel will be even bigger than the original. Former President Donald Trump, who labeled…

Biden gives the Supreme Court —and taxpayers

nypost.com When the Supreme Court struck down Joe Biden’s attempt to unilaterally “cancel” (i.e., force taxpayers to absorb) $400 billion in student loans and blasted the president for…

EV adoption is showing huge environmental benefits in one U.S. city, study says

thestreet.com EVs are unfortunately still a hard sell for many Americans. Dealers have a hard time selling them, and they say that customers don't want them at all. However, a recent…

MSM Fails To Mention 'Showers With Dad' , Molestation After Ashley Biden Diary Leaker Jailed

zerohedge.com MSM Fails To Mention 'Showers With Dad' , Molestation After Ashley Biden Diary Leaker Jailed On Tuesday, a Florida woman was sentenced to a month in prison and three months…

ElectionLine’s View From Abroad: Emily Maitlis & Jon Sopel On Why The Big Question Facing America Is What Happens If Trump Loses: “You Cannot Unknow What He…

deadline.com Welcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics. Every few weeks,…

US Sends Seized Iranian Arms To Ukraine As New Aid Package Faces Delays In Congress

benzinga.com In a strategic move, the United States has provided Ukraine with a significant amount of infantry weapons and ammunition, which were originally seized from Iran. This…

Ottawa rebuffs calls for last-minute fixes to green subsidies as Indigenous leaders sound alarm

theglobeandmail.com As Ottawa gets close to finally putting in place long-promised tax credits for low-carbon investments, Indigenous leaders have been sounding the alarm that the measures…

Biden's strategy to reach tuned-out voters: Content over crowds

nbcnews.com President Joe Biden’s recent battleground state campaign tour didn’t draw major crowds. But critically for the Biden campaign, it did produce a lot of content. Biden paired…