Elon Musk takes familiar fraud, waste claims to Joe Rogan with DOGE discussion

Podcaster Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discussed the need for the United States to stop spending money irresponsibly in a recent podcast interview, with Musk comparing the country to a poorly managed business with unlimited credit. Musk's recent email to federal employees requesting their accomplishments sparked controversy, drawing parallels to his approach with DOGE and his takeover of X (formerly Twitter). Musk emphasized his role in turning around companies like Tesla and Twitter, acknowledging the...

Zach Pressnell, a Newsweek contributor focused on MLB content and based in Columbus, Ohio, predicts that the Seattle Mariners will trade their ace, Luis Castillo, to the Baltimore Orioles before the 2025 season ends. The Orioles, in need of a starting pitcher, are likely to be interested in acquiring Castillo, as their current rotation lacks quality arms signed beyond this season. The potential trade could involve Baltimore sending big league position players to Seattle in...

Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis have welcomed their fourth child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus. Musk, a tech tycoon, expressed his love for his new son on social media. This follows the couple previously welcoming a third child together earlier in the year, with Musk emphasizing the importance of birth rates globally. Full Article

President Donald Trump confirmed that the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will visit the White House, after declining an invitation in 2018. The decision comes after Trump extended the invite, stating that the team deserved to be honored. The visit follows controversy surrounding players protesting racial injustice during the national anthem. Full Article

Mars is planning to issue bonds worth $25-30 billion to fund its acquisition of Kellanova, leading a $40 billion surge in acquisition financing bonds, with Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase set to market the sale next week. Synopsys is also preparing to sell $10-15 billion in bonds for its acquisition of Ansys, adding to the total issuance of $40 billion next week, driven by investor demand in the high-yield market. S&P Global Ratings downgraded Mars' credit...

A suburban Chicago jury convicted Joseph M. Czuba, 73, on murder and hate crime charges for fatally stabbing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American boy living on his property, after the conflict between Hamas and Israel in 2023. Czuba, facing life in prison, attacked the boy and his mother, Hanan Shaheen, following anti-Muslim sentiments, prompting fears within the Palestinian and Muslim communities. Prosecutors linked the violence to Czuba's paranoia and anger fueled by media rhetoric,...