Unusual Whales

Elon Musk has said: Federal employees to receive email asking what they accomplished last week

In President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s latest move targeting the federal workforce, employees began receiving emails Saturday asking them to explain what work they did last week, as Musk announced that “failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.” “Please reply to this email with approx. 5

Berkshire Hathaway’s, BRK.A, cash hoard has hit a record $334 billion

Berkshire Hathaway saw a surge in earnings from its operating businesses, largely driven by its insurance segment, while its cash reserves soared to record highs. The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate reported that operating profit—reflecting earnings from its wholly owned businesses—jumped 71% to $14.527 billion in the final quarter

Trump proposes trilateral agreement with China & Russia to mutually decrease military budgets by 50%

Donald Trump stated that he wants to resume nuclear arms control negotiations with Russia and China, expressing hope that all three nations could eventually agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump lamented the hundreds of billions of dollars

Epstein files are going to be released, AG Bondi has said

Bondi mentioned that there are “a lot of documents” related to the deceased pedophile’s case on her desk, waiting to be reviewed, during an interview with Fox News. She explained that she was briefed on these materials shortly after her confirmation to her prominent role in the Trump administration

Apple will build plants in the US, not Mexico, Trump says

President Donald Trump told a group of governors that Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook assured him that the company's manufacturing would be moved from Mexico to the United States following a meeting at the White House this week. Trump stated on Friday that Cook “shut down two plants

A new coronavirus with the ability to spread to humans similar to the Covid-19 pandemic has been discovered in China

New Bat Coronavirus Discovered with Potential to Infect Humans A newly identified bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been found to have the ability to spread to humans, similar to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. Discovery of HKU5-CoV-2 The virus was identified by a Chinese research team led by virologist

Elon Musk's companies have gained a combined $613 billion in value since the election

Musk’s Companies Surge in Value as X Seeks $44 Billion Valuation First, Tesla soared. Then, SpaceX claimed the title of the world’s most valuable tech startup, and xAI nearly doubled its valuation—before setting its sights on another increase. Now, X is looking to follow suit, tapping into

Buffalo and Indianapolis will be the hottest housing markets of 2025

Zillow’s Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets for 2025 According to Zillow’s latest forecast, these are expected to be the top 10 hottest housing markets this year: 1. Buffalo, New York 2. Indianapolis, Indiana 3. Providence, Rhode Island 4. Hartford, Connecticut 5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6. St. Louis, Missouri 7.

SEC drops Coinbase, COIN, lawsuit

SEC Drops Coinbase Lawsuit, Marking a Major Shift for Crypto Regulation Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency trading platform, announced Friday that the SEC has dropped its enforcement case against the company, sending its stock price higher in early trading. The decision, which still requires final approval from the SEC’s commissioners,

To afford the median-priced home of $433,100, Americans need an annual income of roughly $166,600

Homeownership Slips Further Out of Reach as Home Prices Outpace Income Growth The American Dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly unattainable as home prices have skyrocketed far beyond income growth over the past two decades, according to a new study by Home Bay. Even after the 2008 housing

Bybit crypto exchange hacked, $1.4 billion

Bybit Suffers Record-Breaking $1.4 Billion Crypto Theft in “Sophisticated Attack” Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai February 21, 2025 – 10:00 AM PST Crypto exchange Bybit announced Friday that a “sophisticated attack” resulted in the theft of 401,346 ethereum (ETH) from one of its offline wallets—a loss valued at $1.4

Americans trust AI more than a CPA to do their taxes

Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Would Trust AI Over Human Tax Professionals A recent survey by accounting software company Invoice Home found that 43% of Americans would rather trust artificial intelligence for tax help than a real tax professional. At the same time, many people lack confidence in their own

Trump says there will be 25% tariffs on cars on April 2nd

Trump Eyes New 25% Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Pharmaceuticals President Donald Trump signaled he is likely to impose 25% tariffs on imported automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, with an official announcement expected as soon as April 2. The move would dramatically escalate Trump’s ongoing trade war. Expanding Trade Barriers

Hooters to prepare for bankruptcy

Hooters Teeters on the Brink of Bankruptcy Hooters—the iconic chain known for its tight-fitting uniforms, wings, and beer—may soon file for bankruptcy as it struggles to restructure its operations, according to Bloomberg News. Exploring Chapter 11 Protection The company has brought in the law firm Ropes & Gray

The Trump administration is preparing to fire hundreds of high-level Department of Homeland Security employees

Trump Administration to Purge Hundreds of High-Level DHS Employees The Trump administration is set to fire hundreds of senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees this week as part of a sweeping effort to remove officials deemed misaligned with its agenda, according to three sources familiar with the plan. Targeting

Trump has said Boeing, $BA, is almost a lost cause

Trump Frustrated With Boeing Over Air Force One Delays, Hints at Alternatives U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Boeing on Wednesday, suggesting his administration may explore alternative options for the long-delayed Air Force One replacement jets. "I'm not happy with Boeing," Trump told reporters

If Moscow perceives NATO as weak, Russia could be ready to wage a "large-scale war" in Europe within five years

Denmark’s Intelligence Agency Warns Russia Could Wage War in Europe Within Five Years Russia may be prepared to launch a "large-scale war" in Europe within five years if it perceives NATO as weakened or divided, according to a new report from the Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS)

Some Jeep owners are being hit with pop-up ads inside their cars

Jeep Drivers Frustrated by In-Vehicle Pop-Up Ads for Extended Warranties A growing number of Jeep owners are reporting intrusive pop-up ads on their vehicle’s media console, urging them to purchase an extended car warranty. According to multiple online complaints, the ad completely covers the screen whenever the car comes

IRS to fire 6,000 today

IRS to Lay Off 7,000 Workers Amid Federal Workforce Cuts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin laying off approximately 7,000 employees across the country, including in Washington, D.C., starting Thursday, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition

20% of job seekers have been looking for 10 to 12 months or longer with no luck

The Brutal Reality of Job Hunting: Why It’s Taking Longer Than Ever It’s no shock that nearly one in five professionals have been searching for a job for over a year. While the labor market appears strong—with a 4.1% unemployment rate and modest job posting growth—

The Trump administration plans to cut 84% of staff at the office that funds the US's disaster recovery

Massive Cuts Planned for HUD’s Disaster Recovery Office The Office of Community Planning and Development within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is set to undergo a drastic reduction, slashing the majority of its workforce, according to a report from The New York Times on

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI Director

Senate Confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director Amid Controversy The Senate has officially confirmed Kash Patel as FBI Director under President Donald Trump, despite widespread concerns over his controversial past statements and calls for political prosecutions. Patel Confirmed Along Party Lines Patel’s confirmation cleared the Senate on Thursday afternoon,

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says Trump's goal is to abolish the Internal Revenue Service

Trump Administration Outlines Plan to Replace IRS With Tariffs New details have emerged regarding the Trump administration’s alleged plans to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and replace it with tariffs to boost economic growth. Commerce Secretary Backs IRS Abolition Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reinforced the administration’s goal

IRS to lay off 6,000 employees

IRS to Lay Off 6,000 Workers as Part of Trump Administration Cuts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off approximately 6,000 employees on Thursday, following an order from President Donald Trump directing government agencies to reduce staff. The layoffs have been planned for about a

USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them

USDA Accidentally Fires Key Bird Flu Response Workers Amid Federal Layoffs Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mistakenly fired several employees who were actively working on the federal government's H5N1 avian flu response. The agency is now scrambling to reverse the terminations and reinstate