OceanGate’s Stockton Rush Didn’t Follow ‘the Crowd’
Ex-Titan passenger Aaron Newman said safety was “always the most important thing” for OceanGate. He said CEO Stockton Rush’s wife watched over him to ensure operations were safe. “The thing that he may be guilty of was not following the…
DOJ Asks to Delay Trump Classified Documents Trial
The DOJ indicted Donald Trump for his handling of classified government documents. A federal judge overseeing the case set an initial trial date of August 14. Prosecutors say they need more time to give Trump’s lawyers security clearance to review…
Man Overstayed in Hotel for 600 Days, Didn’t Pay $70,000 Bill, Hotel Says
A man in India checked into a five-star hotel for one night and ended up staying for 603 days. He left without paying his $70,000 bill, the hotel alleges. The hotel has filed a police complaint alleging fraud among its…
Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Bait on Elon Musk’s Cage Fight Invitation
It’s the cage fight no one asked for. Jiu-jitsu lover Mark Zuckerberg has responded to Elon Musk’s offer to fight him. “Send Me Location,” Zuckerberg wrote in an Instagram story on Wednesday evening. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing…
Meet the Typical Japanese Millennial: Jobs, Homes, Kids, Income
The typical Japanese millennial is financially conservative, having grown up watching their country’s “Lost Decade” suffer from a devastating economic crisis. Travelers and commuters in Toyko. Richard A. Brooks/AFP/Getty Images Growing up in the early 1990s in the southern Japanese…
Bank of China Halts CNY Transfers From Russia to US, EU, UK
Bank of China has halted CNY transactions between Russian clients and banks in the US, EU, UK, and Switzerland, per RBC. The bank made the move over fears of secondary sanctions from the West, per RBC. Russia has been using…
Gen Z, Millennials Delay Making Financial Plans As They Take Too Long
Many young people said they delayed financial planning because of time constraints, a survey found. Charles Schwab, a financial-services firm, surveyed 1,000 Americans for their views on wealth. Gen Zers’ and millennials’ attitudes often contrasted with those of boomers, the…
The Atlantic Describes Killer Whales As ‘Sadistic Jerks’
An Atlantic article published Saturday described orcas as “sadistic jerks” in nature. Internet users defended the black-and-white mammals, which have now become revolutionary symbols. This is after a string of boat attacks involving orca whales off the coast of Spain…
Stop Quiet Quitting and Start ‘Quiet Thriving’ to Boost Your Career
“Quiet thriving” is a workplace strategy that’s helping people take more control of their work. Lesley Alderman, a psychotherapist, said it’s a way to build resilience in a tough economy. She and another expert agreed that, by contrast, quiet quitting…
South Carolina TikToker Saves on Rent by Flying to Work in New Jersey
A South Carolina woman has a life hack for saving on rent: She flies to her workplace in New Jersey. Sophia Celentano is an intern at Ogilvy Health, where she goes into the office once a week. Celentano said on…
Trump’s Die-Hard Fans Sent Him Another $6.6M After Second Indictment
Donald Trump has received some $6.6 million from his fans in “a few short days,” his campaign said. The surge in donations comes as the former president was indicted a second time on Tuesday. The fundraising boost echoes the $15…
India Raided Homes of Twitter Workers Over Ban Refusals
Jack Dorsey said India raided homes of Twitter’s workers when the company refused to ban some accounts. Dorsey said India, the world’s biggest democracy, also threatened to shut Twitter down in the country. India’s information technology minister has since decried…
San Francisco’s Most Prominent Shopping Mall Goes Bust
The Westfield mall used to be the beating retail heart of San Francisco. Westfield stopped paying the mortgage on this shopping mall, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Foot traffic has plunged. The city is so expensive that some people can’t…
People Ask Why Moose Roaming at Airport Was Killed and Not Relocated
A moose was killed after wandering onto a Connecticut airport, per AP. Authorities said the animal posed a safety risk for passengers and drivers on a highway. But several online users are asking why the moose wasn’t relocated out of…
Russian Casualties As They ‘Withdraw Through Own Minefields’: UK Intel
Reports of Russian casualties as they ‘withdraw through their own minefields,’ per UK intel. Military progress on both sides of the conflict has been mixed in the last two days, the UK MoD said. This comes as Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive…
Chris Christie Calls Case Laid Out in Trump Indictment ‘Devastating’
Chris Christie, once a Donald Trump ally, called the facts of the federal indictment “devastating.” The former New Jersey governor and former US attorney spoke to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday. Christie is one of two 2024 GOP rivals not…
Fox News Opinion Hosts Go Wall-to-Wall in Trump’s Defense
Fox News’ coverage of the historic federal indictment of Donald Trump leaned hard into his defense. On Fox News, hosts and guests questioned the documents found in Joe Biden’s office and garage. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was…
Ship Operator Caused Ship Collision When He Was Distracted by Phone
A ship operator was distracted on his phone while on lookout, causing his ship to crash into another. The ships racked up $12.3 million worth of damage, per the National Transportation Safety Board. No injuries were reported in the crash,…
History of Chris Christie’s Feud With Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner
The Chris Christie beef with the Kushner family runs deep. Christie launched his presidential campaign on Tuesday in New Hampshire and took a shot at Jared Kushner. “The grift from this family is breathtaking,” Christie said, according to a video…
Newsom Called DeSantis ‘Small, Pathetic’ Over California Migrant Issue
Gavin Newsom accused Ron DeSantis of dumping migrants in California. Newsom floated kidnapping charges for DeSantis on Twitter, and called him a “small, pathetic man.” The California governor has publicly criticized his Florida counterpart numerous times. Loading Something is loading….
A Roundup of the Best Quotes From 2023 Commencement Speeches
Billionaire Bill Gates said “you are not a slacker if you cut yourself some slack” Bill Gates has a net worth of $113.9 billion per Forbes. Alex Wong/Getty Images “My last piece of advice is the one I could have…
A History of Mike Pence’s Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Rides
Former VP Mike Pence rode a Harley-Davidson for the “Roast and Ride” event in Iowa on Saturday. He’s ridden Harleys at other events over the years. It’s unclear if the bikes were his or borrowed. Pence is expected to officially…
Relay Bank Review (Pros & Cons)
Ok, I keep getting asked about the business bank account that we use… These are just 2 in the last week… And honestly I feel like I get this question all the time, so let’s chat… I haven’t liked…
China Employee Fired for Taking Toilet Breaks of up to 6 Hours a Day
A company in China fired an employee after he had to take toilet breaks of up to 6 hours, per Laodong Daily. The employee underwent surgery for an anorectal issue in December 2014 but was still in pain. He was…