Two United Way organizations are teaming up with seven local celebrities for a “Battle of the Ballroom” fundraiser on Saturday aimed at supporting United Way-funded programs in the Ohio Valley and Jefferson County. Organizers said the partnership is designed to expand their reach as demand grows across the communities they serve. “We have 11 agencies,

new video loaded: ‘Salaries Are for Suckers’ transcript Back transcript ‘Salaries Are for Suckers’ How is it possible that a billionaire like Jeff Bezos has a lower tax rate than the average American? The tax expert Ray Madoff joins the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to explain how the ultra-wealthy pay a disproportionately low amount of

A new conversation around artificial intelligence, jobs, and the future of work has picked up pace online after Elon Musk suggested a shift beyond traditional welfare models. In a post on X, Musk proposed what he called a “universal high income,” arguing that the scale of productivity from AI and robotics could support direct payouts

Politics Prime Minister Mark Carney told world leaders today that Canada welcomes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Prime minister took part in call with dozens of world leaders Kyle Duggan · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 17, 2026 12:55 PM EDT |

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Every day, the Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground, highlighting key developments along the frontline and the shifting dynamics of the conflict. This offers readers regular and detailed information to better understand the implications of the war for the country and the whole continent. “We have

People working on Elon Musk’s Terafab project are said to be aggressively tapping suppliers for pricing and delivery times for photomasks, substrates, etchers, and more. According to Bloomberg, his people have reportedly talked with Applied Materials Inc., Tokyo Electron Ltd., Lam Research Corp., and even chip manufacturing partner Samsung Electronics Co., with one source saying

The Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has revealed that he is implementing new taxes for the rich and it is set to impact some of the world’s wealthiest people. Mamdani took to social media to share a video where he details the groundbreaking new policy which will enforce an annual fee on luxury

A man stands as a tugboat guides the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin at the oil terminal in the port of Matanzas, northwestern Cuba, on March 31, 2026. Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images Energy shipments are increasingly being used as foreign policy tool as the Trump administration attempts to hold down two blockades

CBC News has learned Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited 100 of the world’s biggest investors to a summit in Toronto this September. The conference aims to pitch organizations that control trillions of dollars in capital on investing in Canada. The organizations include private investment firms such as Blackrock and some of the world’s biggest

Vladimir Solovyov, lamenting THE REACTION OF RUSSIA’S STATE PROPAGANDISTS to Viktor Orbán’s trouncing at the polls last Sunday can be summed up in one word: “cope.” On his online show Solovyov Live the day after the Hungarian election, the Kremlin’s top propaganda jock, Vladimir Solovyov, sounded somber—downright funereal—as he announced Orbán’s “stunning defeat.” This outcome,

China and Spain pledge joint efforts to uphold multilateralism as leaders meet in Beijing President Xi Jinping meets with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026. (FENG YONGBIN / CHINA DAILY) China and Spain expressed their commitment to advancing their ties with strategic resolve

The ceasefire grants Lebanon a moment of reprieve, though the impact of the devastation will take time to recover from. CNN’s Nada Bashir reports from Beirut CNN’s Nada Bashir reports from Beirut 01:57 The Israeli government has said it is targeting fighters and infrastructure belonging to the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant and political group Hezbollah, which

Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez, both appeared to have a ‘concerned’ look on their face while they were vacationing following her viral baby comments from recent interview Lauren and Jeff Sanchez were spotted looking ‘concerned’ during recent vacation(Image: TMZ / BACKGRID) Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were captured the couple on vacation –

The founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amazon, Jeff Bezos believes that a company’s brand is akin to an individual’s reputation, which is built by consistently striving to accomplish challenging goals. Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos, “A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation

Alphabet is poised for a massive windfall from its early investment in SpaceX, with its stake now estimated to be worth around $100 billion, as per a report by Bloomberg. The potential gain highlights how one of Silicon Valley’s early bets on private space companies could now deliver one of the biggest returns in recent

Musk Signals Wider Diner Expansion Ahead On X, Musk reposted a clip from Tesla North America showing drivers ordering food from their cars while en route to the West Hollywood diner and wrote, “More Tesla Diners coming.” The confirmation followed Musk’s reply on Wednesday, April 15, when he answered “Sure” to a post suggesting a

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA less than a year after he was unceremoniously fired from the disaster relief agency, three people familiar with the decision told CNN. Hamilton was first tapped to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the start of Trump’s second term – when the administration

Elon Musk’s philosophy emphasizes pursuing purpose over perfection, even when odds are unfavorable. He demonstrated this by investing his fortune into SpaceX and Tesla, enduring failures to achieve ambitious goals like reusable rockets and electric cars. This mindset encourages taking calculated risks and prioritizing “why” over “what if” in daily life and career choices. Some