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- Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, says he’s living in an Airstream trailer to oversee xAI’s biggest expansion yet
Musk says he is living at xAI’s Memphis data center site, continuing a longtime habit of sleeping where he works.
- Trump’s tariffs slashed jobs and wage growth. Now companies are funneling their chunk of the $100 billion in refunds to supplement workers’ retirement
Williams Sonoma and TJX plan to give millions of dollars in tariff refunds back to employees through 401(k) payments and bonuses.
- Dodgers, Tigers Top Prospects On 2026 Arizona Fall League Rosters
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers each have two top prospects going to the 2026 Arizona Fall League. Ex-Dodger Zyhir Hope is back in 2026 for Detroit.
- Higher Rates, Divergent Fates: Banking And Insurance's New Winners
Rising interest rates have profoundly reshaped the financial landscape, creating stark divisions rather than uniform benefits. Banks and insurers do not react in the same way.
- ‘South Park’ (Or ‘South America’) Returns With Season 29 This Week: Start Time And How To Watch
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s South Park returns this week with Season 29, but who the equal-opportunity offenders will skewer this year remains somewhat of a mystery.
Technology
- 18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.
- SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week
Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
- Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers
Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.
- Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract
City: Flock enabled "nationwide lookup" despite contract requiring it to be disabled.
- Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report
EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.
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