Unusual Whales

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT to the government for $1

OpenAI is positioning itself to outpace competitors like Anthropic and Google in the battle to have its AI solutions adopted across U.S. federal agencies. The company has finalized a deal with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) — the federal government's main procurement authority — to provide ChatGPT

Trump to officially increase tariffs on India to 50%

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India over its continued purchases of Russian oil. The move raises the total tariff rate on Indian goods entering the U.S. to 50%, making it one of the highest import duties currently enforced

Retail store Claire’s files for bankruptcy

Claire’s Holdings LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and says it will soon initiate similar proceedings in Canada. The accessories and cosmetics retailer plans to submit a filing with the Ontario Superior Court under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in the coming days.

Ghislaine Maxwell said that she never saw Donald Trump do anything that would cause concern

During a two-day, nine-hour interview last month with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Ghislaine Maxwell did not make any statements that could be damaging to former President Donald Trump, according to individuals familiar with the contents of the meeting. Maxwell reportedly told Blanche that Trump had never acted inappropriately in

Uber, UBER, has announced a $20 billion stock buyback program

Uber revealed a massive $20 billion stock buyback plan and projected third-quarter bookings ahead of Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as the company continues to benefit from the expanding popularity of its paid membership service. The ride-hailing and delivery giant said subscriptions to its $9.99 "Uber One"

US House panel subpoenas Clintons in Epstein probe

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has issued subpoenas to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a group of high-profile former government officials—including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton—as part of an escalating push to investigate matters connected to

POTUS is on the roof of the White House— asked why he’s up there, he shouts back to us through his hands: “just taking a little walk"

President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance on the roof of the White House, standing above the briefing room in what appeared to be a personal inspection of upcoming construction plans. Reporters, who had been moved farther down the driveway than usual, were left guessing about the purpose of the

Magnitude 2.7 earthquake hits NJ/NYC

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook parts of New York and New Jersey around midday on August 5, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at approximately 12:11 p.m. ET, striking just over a mile southwest of Hillsdale, New Jersey, at a

62% of people with salaries over $300,000 a year struggle with credit card debt

A new study from BHG has uncovered a surprising truth: 62% of high-income earners—those making over $300,000 annually—are still dealing with credit card debt. This finding disrupts the widespread assumption that earning a six-figure salary ensures financial stability. It’s easy to assume that crossing the six-figure

The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago

Beef prices in the U.S. have steadily risen over the past two decades, driven by a tightening supply of cattle even as consumer demand remains strong. The U.S. cattle herd has been in long-term decline. As of January 1, the total number of cattle and calves stood at

Trump: tariff of 35% on EU if doesn't meet obligations

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to announce new tariffs on imports of semiconductors and pharmaceuticals “within the next week or so,” as he moves to expand his use of sector-specific trade duties. “In the beginning, we’ll put a small tariff on pharmaceuticals,” Trump told CNBC. “But

Trump says that he probably will not run again for Presidency

President Donald Trump says he would like to seek a third term but acknowledged he’s unlikely to do so—his clearest signal yet that he does not intend to challenge or circumvent the Constitution’s two-term limit. In an interview with CNBC, when asked directly whether he would "

By the end of the century, Social Security could face required benefit cuts of over 30%

The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of reserves in just eight years, according to a report released Wednesday by the program’s trustees. Without intervention from Congress, more than 60 million retirees and their families would see their benefits reduced by 23%. The new estimate moves

The White House is drafting an executive order that would impose penalties on banks for dropping customers for political reasons

The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order aimed at penalizing banks that terminate customer relationships for political reasons, according to the Wall Street Journal on Monday. Citing a draft version of the order, the Journal said federal regulators would be directed to investigate whether financial institutions are violating

TSMC has discovered a possible leak of trade secrets related to its advanced chipmaking techniques

Prosecutors in Taiwan have arrested six individuals suspected of stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), launching a probe that could have significant national security implications given the company’s role as a global tech cornerstone. TSMC, the primary chip supplier to companies like Nvidia Corp., alerted authorities

US has announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will unveil accelerated plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, marking his first major initiative as interim NASA administrator. While NASA has previously explored the idea, internal documents obtained by POLITICO reveal this move sets a firm timeline and comes amid deep

RFK Jr announces new waivers banning soda, candy & other junk food from food stamp eligibility

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced six new SNAP state waivers today as part of the Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. The announcement took place during MAHA Monday on the National

Vice President J.D. Vance says he’s prioritizing UFOs as a key focus

Vice President JD Vance revealed he is “obsessed” with UFOs and plans to spend time in the coming weeks investigating the topic further. “I’m obsessed with the whole UFO thing,” Vance said during unprompted remarks on the Ruthless Podcast episode released Friday. “‘What’s actually going on?’ ‘What were

Texas Govenor orders the arrest of Democrats who fled the state

Texas House Republicans authorized the sergeant-at-arms and her deputies to locate and, if necessary, civilly arrest absent Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block GOP-led redistricting legislation. “The sergeant-at-arms and any officers appointed by her are directed to send for all absentees whose attendance is not excused for the

Future nursing homes will be run by AI and robot

In the coming years, nursing homes may rely heavily on robotics and AI to care for an aging population. Prototypes like EBAR (Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot), developed at MIT, are designed to assist with walking, rising, bathing, and fall prevention. Future models may be autonomous and responsive to individual needs.

The housing market is getting so weak that it’s poised to become a significant drag on overall economic growth

U.S. existing home sales saw a steep decline in June 2025, falling to their lowest point in nine months as elevated mortgage rates and record-setting home prices continued to push many potential buyers to the sidelines. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed that sales dropped 2.

Israel’s Netanyahu's government unanimously votes to fire the attorney general who is prosecuting him for corruption

On Monday, Israel’s cabinet voted unanimously to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, intensifying a long-brewing clash between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the judiciary — a standoff critics warn poses a grave threat to the country’s democratic framework. Shortly after the decision, Israel’s Supreme Court issued a freeze

US states and cities that boycott Israeli companies will be denied federal aid for natural disaster preparedness

The Trump administration has declared that states and cities will be ineligible for federal disaster preparedness funding if they engage in boycotts of Israeli companies, according to an official statement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To qualify for this funding, states must affirm that they will not “cut

Fed governor Kugler resigns, giving Trump a vacancy on the Fed board

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced Friday that she will be stepping down from her post on the central bank’s board effective August 8, creating an opportunity for President Donald Trump to appoint a new member to an institution he has frequently criticized in recent months. Though Kugler’s

Trump says job numbers, which showed biggest drop since Covid, were faked by Biden appointee Erika Mcentarfer, and he has ordered her, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, to be fired immediately

Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to announce the dismissal of Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, following the downward revision of July’s U.S. job numbers. According to newly released data, U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs in July—significantly