Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is facing a legal challenge in the US state of Mississippi over plans to build a large gas-powered plant to support its AI operations. According to a CNBC report, several environmental groups, including NAACP, Young, Gifted & Green, and the Safe and Sound Coalition, have asked state authorities to cancel

The six sitting members of the Presidio Trust Board, who were all appointed by President Joe Biden, have now been fired by President Donald Trump. Mark Buell, the chairman, told The Standard that he received a very brief and perfunctory email from the White House on Wednesday, informing him and his fellow board members that

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The vibrant fashion and celebrity sightings at Coachella 2026 reflect the festival’s status as a premier cultural event.Coachella Today The first weekend of the 2026 Coachella music festival has kicked off, drawing a host of celebrity attendees dressed in their festival best. Performers like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, center, poses with supporters at the California Republican Party Convention in San Diego on April 11, 2026. Jae C. Hong/Associated Press California gubernatorial candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, background left, cross paths at the California Republican Party Convention in San Diego on April 10, 2026.  Jae C. Hong/Associated Press

Oftentimes, celebs decide to use a stage name for personal reasons. Sometimes, however, they have to use a stage name because someone else told them to — either because there was already an actor or singer with their name or because an agent thought their real name wasn’t “marketable enough.” Here are 16 celebs who

The U.S. Department of State on Saturday announced it canceled the green cards of three more Iranian nationals and placed them in custody of federal immigration agents, alleging they had ties to an Iranian woman who was “the leading propagandist” for “violent Islamists.” The three Iranians arrested, Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi and their son,

The design shows a 250-foot gilded arch topped with a winged figure holding a torch, flanked by eagles and lions. The arch includes inscriptions reading “One Nation Under God” and “Liberty and Justice for All.” Trump wants to place it near the Arlington Memorial Bridge on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, across from

On Thursday, Elon Musk once again targeted Meta Platforms, Inc.’s WhatsApp after reacting to allegations that the platform accessed private messages without user consent. Musk Questions WhatsApp “Can’t trust WhatsApp,” Musk wrote on X, sharing a report about a new class action against the instant messaging platform. Don’t Miss: WhatsApp’s official X handle responded to

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, April 10, 2026, en route to Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) President Donald Trump on Friday called on Alaska voters to repeal ranked choice voting at the November election. “The Wonderful People of Alaska desperately want to restore Free, Fair, and Honest

The first weekend of Coachella 2026 has officially begun, drawing tons of fans—including A-list stars. With Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G headlining this year, the polo fields are full of stars clad in their festival best. See which celebrities stepped out—and how they dressed for their day and night in the desert. 1)

President Donald Trump speaks at Coosa Steel Corporation in Rome, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.Mark Schiefelbein/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. President Trump, who has long married “protecting American steel” with his “Make America Great Again” slogan, reportedly accepted

The Minnesota Brick Convention returns to Eagan Civic Arena in April 2026, showcasing stunning LEGO displays, interactive zones, and celebrity meet-and-greets. EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Brick Convention is set to return to the Eagan Civic Arena on April 11-12, 2026, bringing a weekend of massive displays, professional artists, and interactive building zones to local

The UK has been forced to pause its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, on which the US air base in Diego Garcia resides, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly criticized the deal. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government are not completely scrapping the plan to hand the islands to Mauritius. A

The Jeff Bezos salary at Amazon remains one of the most surprising stories in corporate America. Despite a staggering net worth of over $250 billion, the Amazon founder still earns just $81,400 annually. This figure has barely changed since 1998, even as Amazon became a trillion-dollar giant. The contrast is striking. While his base pay

Many entrepreneurs strive to one day add “millionaire,” or even “billionaire,” to their list of achievements; it’s become an industry-wide sign that they’ve finally made it in business. But billionaire investing mogul Warren Buffett hit back at the notion that eye-watering net worths equate to excellence. “Greatness does not come about through accumulating great amounts

Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 1.08%) (BRKB 1.09%) at the start of 2026, inheriting a massive marketable equity portfolio and an even bigger pile of cash and Treasury bills from Warren Buffett. While Buffett was an established portfolio manager, with limited interest in managing individual businesses, Abel is almost the

We live in a time where ultra-rich businesspeople have accrued more wealth and power than ever, creating a growing sentiment that they ought to be held to account, no doubt exacerbated by the fact that a wealthy businessman is in his second self-enriching term in the US presidency. So naturally, CNN, Donald Trump’s supposed nemesis,