President-elect Donald Trump visited SpaceX’s testing facility in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday to witness a test of the company’s Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft. Trump’s appearance alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk signals growing ties between the incoming administration and private space ventures.
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced an investigation into major technology companies over alleged censorship of Americans. In an open letter, Carr addressed CEOs Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Tim Cook (Apple), requesting information on their roles in what he described as a "censorship cartel." The letter accused the companies of suppressing free speech through actions like removing posts, downgrading websites, and labeling content as "untrustworthy," often targeting dissenting viewpoints.
Actress Rachel Zegler, who stars as Snow White in Disney's upcoming live-action remake, has issued a public apology for controversial remarks she made about President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters.
Investment management firm BlackRock has purchased an Australian blood processing facility and a pharmaceutical lab alongside fund manager Wentworth Capital.
The FBI reportedly raided the apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the gambling company Polymarket, after the company predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2024 Presidential Election.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign made a substantial investment in media appearances, including six figures for a spot on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast—a show focused on women's relationships and lifestyle.