Elon Musk has said that he has paid more than $10 billion in taxes in a single year, which he claimed was more than anyone in history every paid. The tech billionaire was responding to a post by an X user depicting how only the top 1% of earners paid 40% of federal income taxes

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump told reporters that they would know when the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over. There would be “one big glow” out of Iran. They trifled with us today. We blew them away. They trifle. They call that a trifle. I’ll let you know when there’s no season.

LOS ANGELES — If you want to see the canvas of “Nighthawks,” you have to visit the Art Institute of Chicago, where, for a mere $32, you can admire Edward Hopper’s unnerving portrait of urban wartime isolation. But if you’re interested in gawking at the closest real-life reproduction, the price is free. Just linger for

Pictured here is the last time a sitting U.S. president made a state visit to China. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing in November 2017 during his first term to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pool | Getty Images BEIJING — The Iran war is likely to take center stage in the summit between

The US trade court on Thursday ruled against Donald Trump’s latest 10% global tariffs, finding across-the-board tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law. The US Court of International Trade ruled in favor of small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which took effect on 24 February. The ruling was 2-1, with one judge saying

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently warned of “unusual activity” on his country’s northern border with Belarus. The Ukrainian leader’s comments came amid reports that Belarus is expanding military infrastructure in the border region. This is fueling speculation that Russia may be planning to open up a new front in the war against Ukraine, and could

The White House criticized “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill on Thursday for sharing a social media post that depicted what appears to be an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump lying in a grave. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “If Only- He should live long

French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity

Two words you don’t expect to hear on the red carpet: Fecal matter. But at the 2026 Met Gala, Sarah Paulson and María Zardoya donned dresses by the Paris-based brand Matières Fécales—formerly known by its anglicized name. Paulson delivered social commentary via a shredded gray tulle ballgown from the fall 2026 collection, styled with white

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal to put a coat of white paint on the exterior of a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House is slated for a hearing Thursday by a key federal agency he expects to approve what would be a dramatic makeover. The National Capital Planning Commission meets

Source: You may want to run and check your updated follower count on IG. Instagram’s latest cleanup of bots and inactive accounts reportedly caused major follower drops across the popular social media platform. Several celebrities, influencers, athletes, and creators saw millions of followers disappear in a flash as IG targeted suspicious and inactive accounts. According

Historically, the United States hasn’t always been easy to deal with, but it was consistent. Even countries that disagreed with American policies knew there was a logic underlying its actions, and this predictability gave the country some credibility. But now, under U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration, American foreign policy has become haphazard and contradictory,

Before they were headlining blockbusters and walking the red carpet, many of our favorite A-listers started their careers as anonymous extras blending into the scenery. In the high-stakes world of Hollywood, the journey to stardom often begins in the deep background of a crowded cafeteria scene or as an unnamed face in a bustling city

Nathalie Tocci Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe Europe remains highly dependent on the United States, and yet it makes no sense to placate U.S. President Donald Trump—both statements can be true at the same time. European leaders spent the first year of his second administration flattering the president, hoping to leverage his

When President Donald Trump needed a new pick for surgeon general last May, he turned to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for advice. “Bobby really thought she was great,” Trump told reporters the day after choosing Casey Means, a close Kennedy ally and outsized voice in the Make America Healthy Again

China may try some “maneuvering” over the Taiwan issue when US President Donald Trump visits Beijing next week, but the US has reaffirmed its policy on the island has not changed, a top Taiwanese intelligence official said on Thursday. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and regularly describes it as the most