In the heart of coal country, there's a growing unease. The Department of Government Efficiency has its sights set on trimming costs, and that includes shutting down several offices of the Mine Safety and Health Administration. This move has raised eyebrows, especially among those who remember the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in 2010, where 29 miners lost their liv...
In the first three months of the year, Tesla's stock took a significant hit, dropping by 36%. This was the company's worst performance since the end of 2022, when shares plummeted by 54%. The 2022 drop was largely due to CEO Elon Musk's decision to sell over $22 billion worth of Tesla shares to fund his acquisition of Twitter, which was later rebranded as X. Musk rec...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is backtracking on some of its recent cuts. After laying off 10, 000 employees, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that some programs and jobs were terminated by mistake. This news came as a surprise to many, including Erik Svendsen, the director of the CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention branch. His team'...
The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race has put a spotlight on Elon Musk's role in politics. Musk, known for his work at Tesla and his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency, made a significant investment in the Wisconsin race. He spent over 20 million dollars and even held a rally to support the conservative candidate, Brad Schimel. Despite his eff...
On April 1, 2025, employees of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) experienced a day they would never forget. It was not a typical April Fool’s Day prank. Instead, it was a day of uncertainty and heartache as many discovered their jobs had been eliminated. The scene was set outside the HHS Mary E. Switzer Memorial Building in D. C. Workers lined up, hop...
A major shift is on the horizon for Elon Musk's involvement with the government. The government has a unique role for Musk. He is a "special government employee" with a term limit of 130 days. This means his time in this role is coming to an end around the end of May. There was speculation that his term might be extended, but recent developments suggest otherwise...
The latest buzz in the political and business world revolves around a big decision made by former U. S. President Donald Trump. He announced a 25% tariff on all cars not made in the United States. This move has sparked curiosity about the role of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a key advisor to Trump. Trump revealed that Musk didn't give input on the tariffs, hinting at a possi...
The world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, has found himself in the middle of a storm. This is not about his companies, but his role in the Trump administration. People are not happy about it. They have started protesting outside Tesla showrooms across the United States and even in some European cities. This is all part of a bigger movement trying to make a dent in Mu...
In the heart of Brooklyn, a disturbing event unfolded. Two people defaced a Tesla Cybertruck by carving a swastika and the word "Nazis" onto its doors. The incident occurred around 1 a. m. on Monroe Street, with the vehicle parked and unoccupied. The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is now on the case. The police have released surveillance footage showing the suspects i...
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially been shut down. This decision came after a lengthy process of budget cuts and restructuring. The State Department will now take over many of USAID's responsibilities. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline foreign aid and make it more efficient. The decision to close USAID was mad...