Unusual Whales

DOJ has told Donald Trump his name is in the Epstein files, per WSJ

ustice Department officials informed President Donald Trump earlier this year that his name was included in the so-called Epstein files, a set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new report. Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly notified Trump in May that his name appeared among

U.S. to remove mercury preservative from flu shots following RFK Jr. vaccine panel vote

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will officially mandate that vaccine manufacturers eliminate thimerosal from all vaccines, following a long-standing push from anti-vaccine activists. Thimerosal—a mercury-based preservative—has been a focal point of vaccine misinformation campaigns for decades. The debate reached a tipping point in June when

The US hiring slowdown is taking a toll on recruiting firms, with two filing for bankruptcy in recent weeks

The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing economists’ expectations, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.1%, after holding at 4.2% for the previous three months. Consistent job growth and a stable

Tulsi Gabbard announces she has officially referred Barack Obama to the DOJ for criminal prosecution

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has rejected allegations that he attempted to stage a coup, following President Donald Trump’s claim on Tuesday that Obama led a campaign to falsely tie Trump to Russia in an effort to sabotage his 2016 presidential bid. In a rare public statement, Obama’

Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan, JPM, says markets ignoring chance Fed will raise interest rates

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Thursday that financial markets may be underestimating the likelihood of U.S. interest rates rising further—a possibility he described as a "cause for concern." Last month, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to hold interest rates steady. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Subprime auto delinquencies have now surpassed 2009 levels, reaching a 15-year high

While economic headlines continue to highlight easing inflation and a strong labor market, underlying consumer financial stress is becoming more visible—particularly through rising auto loan delinquencies. Official data may paint a positive picture, but behavioral indicators are beginning to show early signs of distress. Recent data points to a

In California's latest housing report shows that in counties like San Francisco, Marin, and Santa Clara, single individuals earning up to $111,700 now qualify for low-income housing programs

New figures from a California state report reveal that individuals earning more than $100,000 annually can still be classified as “low income” in four Bay Area counties. According to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, a single person living in Marin, San Mateo, San Francisco, or Santa

Uber, UBER, will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month

Uber is rolling out a new feature aimed at making women feel safer while using the platform. The ride-hailing giant is introducing “Women Preferences” in select U.S. cities — a feature that allows women riders and drivers to match exclusively with one another if they choose. The program will launch

Donald Trump says the US has agreed a 'massive' trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on its goods

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States has reached a “massive” trade agreement with Japan, one of its largest trading partners. According to Trump, the deal includes a $550 billion (£407 billion) investment from Japan into the US economy, as well as a 15% reciprocal tariff agreement.

ChatGPT usage linked to cognitive decline, according to MIT research quoted in the Hill

Relying on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to write essays may weaken brain function, according to a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. The researchers divided participants into three groups: one that used ChatGPT, another that used search engines, and a third group that wrote

Tariff revenues have totaled more than $113 billion since Trump entered office, helping to lead a budget surplus in June for the first time in nearly a decade

ariff revenue surged to an all-time high of $113 billion in the current fiscal year, according to Treasury Department data, as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war by slapping new tariffs almost weekly on major global economies. In June alone, the U.S. collected more than $27 billion

Netflix, NFLX, admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs

Netflix has confirmed that it used generative artificial intelligence (AI) for visual effects in one of its original series—marking a first for the platform. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed that AI was used to create a scene featuring a collapsing building in The Eternaut, a science fiction show set in

House GOP will subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress

A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on Tuesday voted to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex offender and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, as Republicans intensify efforts to force the release of more information tied to Epstein’s case. The move came during an unrelated subcommittee hearing, when Rep.

Mike Johnson shuts US House early to avoid Epstein vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing back against mounting pressure to act on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opting instead to send lawmakers home early for their August recess, even as Republican lawmakers demand action and a vote on the matter. The Louisiana Republican said on Tuesday that he wants to

Trump says: Considering no tax on capital gains on homes

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration is considering eliminating capital gains taxes on the sale of homes. “If the Fed would lower the rates, we wouldn’t even have to do that,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “But we are thinking about no

In-N-Out Burger’s billionaire owner Lynsi Snyder is leaving California and moving with her family to Tennessee because it is "too difficult to do business [in California]"

The age-old advice in business and media to “follow the money” doesn’t seem to apply to In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder, who is charting a different path — moving her family out of California, where the iconic burger chain has 276 locations, and heading to Tennessee, where there are currently none.

Trump administration releases files on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has made public more than 230,000 pages of documents connected to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In a statement on Monday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard described the move as “unprecedented,” citing the president’

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is looking to rework the “pattern day trading” rule that limits investors with less than $25,000 in their margin account from borrowing to trade four or more times in a five-day period

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) is working on a plan to revise the “pattern day trading” rule, which currently restricts investors with less than $25,000 in their margin accounts from making four or more trades within five business days. Under a new proposal being prepared for Finra’s

Walmart, $WMT, has increased prices up to 51% in response to Trump's tariffs

CNBC monitored the pricing of approximately 50 Walmart products and observed increases of up to 51% after the retail giant announced it would raise prices in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Over a span of seven weeks, CNBC tracked merchandise from categories like apparel, electronics, toys, and groceries

20% of job-seekers have been searching for work for at least 10 to 12 months

Demand remains strong for in-person roles—particularly in health services and food-related industries—while office-based positions are seeing much slower growth. According to the May jobs report released Friday morning, the U.S. economy added 139,000 new jobs in May. When combined with revised job gains from March and

DJT announced today that the Company has accumulated approximately $2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-related securities

Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (traded under the ticker DJT on Nasdaq and NYSE Texas), the parent company of Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the financial technology brand Truth.Fi, announced today that it now holds approximately $2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-linked securities. This move aligns

Jerome Powell has just been referred to the DOJ for criminal charges for perjury related to his $2.5 billion “renovation” to the Federal Reserve Building

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has formally referred Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution, alleging that he committed perjury on two separate occasions. According to a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Luna contends that Powell made knowingly false statements under oath,

Astronomer CEO resigns after viral 'kiss cam' incident at Coldplay concert

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly working out an exit deal after he and his alleged lover — the company’s head of HR — were placed on leave following a very public kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert Wednesday night. The tech firm announced Friday that it had launched an

Intel, INTC, has announced large layoffs, with over 5,500 employees being let go

Intel’s failure to swiftly adapt to shifting market demands — particularly in modernizing its chip manufacturing processes — has cost the company dearly. In Q1 2025, Intel reported a net income loss of roughly $887 million and a 3% year-over-year drop in product revenue. During the company’s April earnings call,

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot have been immediately put on leave

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly working out an exit deal after he and his alleged lover — the company’s head of HR — were placed on leave following a very public kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert Wednesday night. The tech firm announced Friday that it had launched an