Warren Buffett, the well-known investor, has done something amazing again. He gave away $6 billion worth of his company's stock to five different foundations. This is not new for him. Since 2006, he has given away about $60 billion in total to these foundations. He announced this on a Friday evening. The stocks from Berkshire Hathaway, his company, will be given out...
The public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a stark reminder that even the most unlikely of friendships can sour. This once-powerful alliance has now turned into a bitter feud, playing out on social media for all to see. The tension reached a boiling point when Trump threatened to cut federal subsidies to Musk's companies, which include Tesla and SpaceX. In...
Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global stage, Musk is making deals and getting approvals to operate in other...
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a surprising announcement. He declared that he would be cutting back on his political donations in the future. This news came during his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. The forum took place on May 20, 2025. Musk's decision marks a significant change in his approach to political funding. Musk has been a maj...
In Colombia, the food industry holds significant sway over public health policies. This influence often comes from financial donations and other perks given to political parties. These incentives can pave the way for future collaborations and create a cycle of favors. The focus here is on the incentives the food industry offered to lawmakers in Colombia from 2018 to ...
The Constitution of the United States is a powerful document. It has guided the country for over two centuries. Now, a wealthy businessman wants to share this important piece of history with everyone. Ken Griffin, the head of Citadel, has decided to lend his personal copies of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the public. Griffin believes that these documen...
The skies above Minnesota are filled with smoke. Three huge wildfires are burning out of control north of Duluth. The National Weather Service has warned that the conditions are near critical for more fires. These blazes are not alone. Canada's Manitoba and Ontario provinces are also grappling with massive wildfires just across the border. The Wildland Fire Appl...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a significant step by filing a lawsuit against Uber. The issue? Uber's subscription service, Uber One. The FTC claims that Uber has been misleading customers about the benefits and costs of this service. They also argue that Uber makes it too hard for users to cancel their subscriptions and charges users without their explicit ...
Harvard University has landed in hot water. The Trump administration has accused the prestigious school of not reporting big donations from foreign sources. This is not just a small issue. It's part of a bigger effort to put pressure on Harvard. Why? Because the university did not follow President Trump's orders. The Education Department sent a letter to Alan M. Gar...
A prominent Illinois senator is at the center of a campaign finance controversy. The Illinois State Board of Elections has accused the senator of accepting nearly $4. 1 million more in donations than allowed by state law. The senator, however, disagrees with this assessment and believes the issue will be resolved. The controversy revolves around a loophole in campai...