Unusual Whales

The Government Accountability Office estimated last year that the federal government could be losing between $233 billion and $521 billion each year due to fraud

As part of his ongoing effort to expose what he calls government waste, fraud, and abuse, President Donald Trump recently rattled off a list of taxpayer-funded initiatives: $19 million for biodiversity in Nepal; $10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique; $14 million for social cohesion in Mali. “Forty-two million for

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he is creating a "State DOGE Taskforce"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he isn't necessarily backing President Donald Trump’s pick to succeed him, Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and acknowledged the speculation that his wife, Casey DeSantis, might enter the race next year. Donalds has yet to formally declare his candidacy for Florida’

House Speaker Mike Johnson has said that Elon Musk is "inside" the federal agencies with new algorithms crawling through spending transactions

DOGE has entered what one senior USAID official describes as "God mode." According to this source, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency now possesses full, unrestricted access to the agency’s digital infrastructure—including absolute control over systems relied upon by Americans in conflict zones, the ability

IRS news with Musk

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has barred a key aide to tech billionaire Elon Musk from accessing individual taxpayer records or other personal data under an agreement reached between the tax agency and the Trump administration. The deal appears to prevent what some IRS officials had privately called a

Elon Musk: "If we don't solve the deficit, there won't be money for medical care, there won't be money for social security"

The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration left her job this weekend after a clash with billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service over its attempts to access sensitive government records, three people familiar with her departure said Monday. lon Musk: "If we don't solve

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—