California teens causing hundreds of dollars in damage in TikTok Door Kick Challenge | New York Post (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Nvidia: the White House, the Market, and the Race
How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage - The New York Times
Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks.
Nvidia and Walmart Could Ease Wall St.’s Jitters. Or Make Them Worse. - The New York Times
After four consecutive down days, the stock market is looking increasingly queasy. Earnings reports from Nvidia, Walmart and Target could hint at what’s ahead.
In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research - The New York Times
Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Trump, ignoring MAGA critics, is set to deepen US commitment to Saudi Arabia
Trump, ignoring MAGA critics, is set to deepen US commitment to Saudi Arabia - POLITICO (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
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Once a Pariah, Saudi Prince Resets U.S. Relations on His Own Terms - The New York Times
Seven years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman couldn’t visit Washington. When he arrived at the White House on Tuesday, he got F-35s, the world’s fastest chips and the central role in the remaking of the Middle East.
Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing - The New York Times
President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.
Trump Offers Elaborate Welcome to Saudi Crown Prince: Live Updates - The New York Times
Trump Family’s Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Raise Ethics Worries - The New York Times
President Trump will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, who oversees a major construction project that is in talks with the Trump family business.
“Branding and licensing deals are a way for the Saudi government to make direct payments to the Trump family in exchange for no work or services provided,” said Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, a government ethics watchdog group. “These arrangements are not just ethically bankrupt — they fundamentally compromise U.S. foreign policy.”
Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela
Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela - The New York Times (Thanks to Matte for this)
President Trump has yet to make a decision, but his advisers are pressing a range of objectives — from attacking drug cartels to seizing oil fields — to try to justify ousting Nicolás Maduro.
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’ - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for these)
How President Trump is changing and using the pardon process - 60 Minutes.
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| World Liberty financial received $2 Billion through Zhao's Binance. |
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| Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, where Huione Group has deposited more than $400 million in cryptocurrency since 2023. |
Monday, November 17, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Green and President Trump break on Epstein and Healthcare; Trump now urges GOP to release Epstein files
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's received threats amid deepening feud with Trump
Why are Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump fighting? What to know.
“All I see 'Wacky' Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!" Trump wrote on social media Nov. 14, in reference to concerns Greene floated about his focus on foreign policy, the government shutdown and controversy surrounding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Extends an Olive Branch to Trump
The Georgia Republican, long a loyal Trump ally, had come under attack by the president after showing independence, notably on the government’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Sunday she will stop using “toxic” rhetoric, marking what would be a dramatic shift in a political brand hallmarked by derogatory comments.
Late Sunday Twist: Trump Urges GOP to Release Epstein files
U.S. Forces Kill 3 Narco-terrorists in Easter Pacific; U.S. Military Buildup continues of coast of Venezeula
US forces kill 3 narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific lethal strike operation targeting drug networks
Latest lethal operation brings total suspected narco-terrorists killed to 82 in ongoing campaign
U.S. reopens shuttered Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean Sea in major buildup near Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in a display of military power after the Trump administration carried it out its 20th attack on alleged drug boats last week.
New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting
New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting
Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.
Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day
Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day
Border Patrol agents descended on Charlotte this weekend searching for immigrants in the country illegally. It remains unclear how long the agents will stay.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
Under President Trump, an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism.
Pentagon to Withdraw Some National Guard Troops From Chicago and Portland
The move comes amid court battles and objections by state and local leaders to President Trump’s deployment orders.
Friday, November 14, 2025
A Home That Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Books
A Home That Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Books - The New York Times
Surrounded by his expansive library and exquisite objects, a collector whose aesthetic helped shape America’s idea of minimalism has built a maximalist nirvana.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Trump Gives Hungary a Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting With Orban
Trump Gives Hungary a Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting With Orban (Thanks to Matte for this one)
The United States has imposed sanctions on nations buying Russian oil, but President Viktor Orban successfully argued that Hungary had few other options.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Bipartisan duo secures signatures to force a House vote to release Epstein files
Bipartisan duo secures signatures to force a House vote to release Epstein files (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
A new Democratic member, Rep. Adelita Grijalva, got the petition over the finish line on Wednesday. Still, the bill is unlikely to pass the GOP-controlled Senate.
What’s Behind the Coming House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files - The New York Times
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‘It Feels Like I’m in a Nightmare’: Inside the First Deportation Flight to Iran; Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump's Immigration Tactics, support Pope Leo XIV
‘It Feels Like I’m in a Nightmare’: Inside the First Deportation Flight to Iran - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
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Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump’s Immigration Tactics in Rare Statement - The New York Times
In a rare statement, the bishops framed the immigration crisis in starkly moral terms. “We feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity,” they said.
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years | BBC
The Philadelphia Mint will strike its last batch of one-cent coins on Thursday, after more than 230 years of production.
The coins will remain in circulation but the phase-out has already prompted businesses to start adjusting prices, as they say pennies are becoming harder to find.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time
Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time - The New York Times
The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.
James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97 - The New York Times
His decoding of the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
$450K pitches: Indictment vs. Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz; Sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal | AP News
| Emmanuel Clase in a game against the San Francisco Giants in June. |
Senate Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown
Senate Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown: Trump Live Updates - The New York Times
Trump Live Updates: Senate Deal Puts Government Closer to Reopening - The New York Times
Two of them are retiring, and none of the others face re-election in 2026.
Six Takeaways From the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown - The New York Times
For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified. But an end approached without an extension of expiring health insurance subsidies that Democrats had demanded.
Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election
Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election
President Donald Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani and 75 other prominent allies involved in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a Justice Department official said late Sunday, furthering Trump’s efforts to rewrite the history of his losing campaign five years ago.
Friday, November 7, 2025
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions - The New York Times
The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance.
U.S. Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Troop Buildup; GOP blocks measure to constrain Trump on Venezuela
U.S. Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Troop Buildup - The New York Times
A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and air traffic control communications found that U.S. military planes began operating out of the Central American country in mid-October.
Related: Republicans Block Measure to Bar Military Strike on Venezuela - The New York Times
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| The AC-130J Ghostrider that later appeared in El Salvador taxied near a runway in Ceiba, P.R., in late October. Photo by Ricardo Arduengo/Reuters |
Is it a buy? Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package if He Hits Key Targets
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package - The New York Times
Tesla shareholders approved a plan to grant Elon Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation. The 12-step package asks Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive, to vastly expand Tesla’s stock market valuation — to $8.5 trillion from around $1.4 trillion — while hitting a variety of other goals. Those include selling one million robots with humanlike qualities and 10 million paid subscriptions to the company’s self-driving software.
Tesla’s trillion-dollar pay package for Elon Musk : NPR
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1T pay package
What Elon Musk could buy with $1 trillion | CNN Business
These discrete moments offered strikingly different lessons about America and who deserves how much of its wealth.
At Tesla, based in the Austin, Texas, area, shareholders have largely bought into a winner-takes-all version of capitalism, agreeing by a wide margin to give Mr. Musk shares worth almost a trillion dollars if the company under his management achieves ambitious financial and operational goals over the next decade.
But halfway across the country, in the home to Wall Street, Zohran Mamdani’s victory served as a reminder of the frustrations many Americans have with an economic system that has left them struggling to afford basics like food, housing and child care.
Related: Michael Burry of ‘The Big Short’ is back with cryptic messages — and two massive bets
Palantir's Alex Karp blasts 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry
Michael Burry Bet Against Nvidia and Palantir—Is it Time to Get Out? - 24/7 Wall St.
OpenAI Races to Quell Concerns Over Its Finances - The New York Times
The A.I. company faced pushback after a top executive raised the idea of government aid, amid concerns that the A.I. industry is headed toward a dangerous bubble.
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
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Opinion | More Democrats Need to Follow Pelosi’s Example and Retire - The New York Times
NYC Mayor Election 2025 Results: Zohran Mamdani Wins and Wins over Young Men and Women equally
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