Unusual Whales

The number of government workers who show up in person and do 40 hours of work a week is closer to 1%

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—two billionaire entrepreneurs and newly appointed Trump administration advisors—are making lofty promises. This week, the pair informed Congress that through their advisory board, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), they intend to cut $2 trillion in “government waste.” The catch? The proposed savings rely

Starbucks, SBUX, Workers United has authorized a strike

Starbucks Workers United announced Tuesday that 98% of unionized baristas voted to authorize a strike as they push for a contract with the coffee chain. Union bargaining representatives are set to resume negotiations with Starbucks on Tuesday in the final scheduled session of the year, aiming to establish a “foundational

Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter negotiations for a merger and join their resources to better compete against bigger global electric vehicle makers

Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are set to begin merger negotiations as they face mounting competition from larger global electric vehicle (EV) makers, Nikkei reported on Tuesday. The two companies have strengthened ties in recent months as they navigate a rapidly evolving EV market. Pressure has intensified

The Biden administration reportedly ordered 11 federal agencies to 'look' into Elon Musk and his companies, per Mike Benz, executive director of Foundation of Freedom Online

Not even Elon Musk knows the full details of the U.S. spy satellites his company’s rockets send into orbit. According to The Wall Street Journal, SpaceX executives decided Musk, the company’s founder and CEO, shouldn’t pursue the highest-level security clearance. Lawyers reportedly warned that his alleged

Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Trump to establish "conflict of interest" rules for Elon Musk given he is a top adviser

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest stemming from Elon Musk’s role as a key adviser in the incoming Trump administration. She is pressing President-elect Trump to clarify what ethics standards will apply to Musk and whether Musk has adhered to the transition team’

The German government has officially collapsed after a no confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote in the German Parliament on Monday, which he lost by a vote of 394-207, with 116 abstentions. The result effectively ends the unpopular government Scholz has led since 2021. The loss paves the way for new federal elections, now set to take

Governor of New York Kathy Hochul has held a therapy session with 175 corporate reps, CEOs to "calm the nerves of the NYC business elite" in wake of Brian Thompson killing; promising state assistance for corporate security to combat "domestic terrorism"

State officials are working to reassure New York City’s business leaders following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an event that has deeply unsettled the corporate world. Governor Kathy Hochul is organizing a virtual meeting on Tuesday with state law enforcement agencies and approximately 175 corporate representatives to

"The German economy will need hundreds of thousands of immigrants a year to counter the negative impact from its aging society," per Bloomberg

Germany will require hundreds of thousands of immigrants annually to offset the economic challenges posed by an aging population, according to a new study that adds fuel to the ongoing debate over migration. A report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung, released Tuesday, estimates that Germany will need a net influx of

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that he is not worried about Musk and Trump hurting him

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, currently embroiled in a legal battle with rival Elon Musk, expressed confidence Wednesday that Musk would not abuse his influence in the incoming Trump administration. Speaking at a New York Times conference, Altman acknowledged the potential risks but said, “I’m not that worried.” He added,

55% of hiring managers notice employees juggling side gigs during work hours, leaving 50% concerned that splitting time between jobs could lower productivity and reduce output

A surprising 41% of multitaskers report working two jobs simultaneously, whether part-time or full-time. Despite concerns about focus and productivity, half of employers lack policies addressing this trend, raising important questions about work-life boundaries and the evolving nature of hustle culture. Without clear guidelines, the line between personal time and

Elon Musk of Tesla, $TSLA, net worth has hit $455 Billion

Elon Musk, whose wealth has surged following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last month, has become the first individual to reach a net worth of $400 billion, marking another significant milestone for the world’s richest person. The latest boost to Musk’s fortune came from an insider share sale

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. and create 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, alongside SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son, announced on Monday that the Tokyo-based company plans to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. Both Trump and Son hailed the move as a significant boost to the U.S. economy. Speaking at

Trump plans to cut EV support and impose tariffs on battery materials globally

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team has proposed sweeping changes to cut federal support for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, while implementing stricter measures to block imports of cars, components, and battery materials from China, according to a document obtained by Reuters. The recommendations, which have

The Trump team has calls for eliminating the Biden administration’s $7,500 tax credit for consumer EV purchases

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team has proposed sweeping changes to cut federal support for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, while implementing stricter measures to block imports of cars, components, and battery materials from China, according to a document obtained by Reuters. The recommendations, which have

Investors will be able to trade Ripple’s, XRP, new stablecoin beginning Tuesday

Ripple's new stablecoin will be available for trading starting Tuesday, following approval earlier this month by the New York State Department of Financial Services, the company announced. The stablecoin, called Ripple USD (RLUSD), is pegged to the U.S. dollar and will be issued on both the Ethereum

Trump’s transition team is recommending to produce more gas-powered vehicles by rolling back emissions and fuel-economy standards

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team has proposed sweeping changes to cut federal support for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, while implementing stricter measures to block imports of cars, components, and battery materials from China, according to a document obtained by Reuters. The recommendations, which have

Trump says NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been treated unfairly and he'll consider pardoning him

President-elect Trump said Monday that he would consider granting a presidential pardon to New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), who was indicted in September on criminal charges related to a federal corruption investigation. “Yeah, I would,” Trump responded when asked if he would consider pardoning Adams. “I think that

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, who accused the company of breaking copyright law, has been found dead in apparent suicide

A former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead by suicide in his San Francisco apartment on Nov. 26, according to authorities. Police discovered his body during a wellness check, as reported by The Mercury News. The medical examiner ruled out foul play and confirmed the death

Nasdaq 100 has been rebalanced with PLTR and MSTR

Palantir Technologies (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Axon Enterprise (AXON)—three of the standout stocks of 2024—are set to join the Nasdaq 100 index on Dec. 23, Nasdaq Inc. announced late Friday. Exiting the index are Moderna (MRNA), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), and Illumina (ILMN), which rank among the smallest

Donald Trump has said: the Republican party will use its best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, both took to X on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of ending the twice-yearly clock changes for daylight saving time—a practice millions of Americans and numerous states have called

A Florida woman accused of threatening insurance company, saying, ‘Delay, deny, depose. You people are next’

A Florida woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly making threats during a phone call with her health insurance provider, reportedly echoing language associated with the recent shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The incident occurred on Tuesday when Briana Boston, a 42-year-old resident of Lakeland, was speaking with

US announces military aid package of $500 million for Ukraine

The administration of Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden announced another package of weapons aid for Ukraine on Thursday, valued at $500 million, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. White House spokesperson John Kirby said earlier the U.S. would continue to provide additional packages for Ukraine

Coffee prices have climbed to a 50-year high

Coffee prices are on a record-breaking rally with no signs of slowing down, analysts say, warning it could take years for the market to stabilize. Arabica coffee futures for March delivery surged to an intraday high of 348.35 cents per pound on Tuesday, the highest level in nearly 50

President Biden commuted the sentence of Rita Crundwell, the woman who embezzled over $53 million from a small Illinois town and spent it on luxury goods, real estate, and a horse breeding business

President Biden on Thursday commuted the sentence of Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller of Dixon, Illinois, who was convicted of embezzling over $53 million from the city over a 22-year period starting in 1990. Crundwell’s case remains one of the most notorious municipal frauds in U.S. history. The

Amazon, $AMZN, workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas

Thousands of Amazon employees at the company’s first unionized warehouse voted Friday to authorize a strike, alleging the tech giant has refused to recognize their union or negotiate a contract at the Staten Island, New York, facility. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents approximately 5,500 workers at