Barney Frank Enters Hospice at Home
Former Rep. Barney Frank is receiving hospice care in Maine as he deals with congestive heart failure, while also preparing a new book that breaks with the Democratic Party’s left wing.
Gates Foundation Trims Staff Amid Review
The Gates Foundation says it will cut up to 500 jobs by 2030 while also reviewing its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as the group faces pressure, donor questions, and a fresh round of public scrutiny.
Meta’s AI Bet Comes With Cuts
Meta is preparing to trim about 8,000 jobs as it keeps pouring money into AI, and Wall Street seems pleased with the math.
Delta Cuts Congress Airport Fast Lane
Delta Air Lines is pausing a special service desk for members of Congress while the TSA shutdown drags on. The move lands as airport delays grow and the Capitol discovers that rules for everyone else can still apply to lawmakers.
Jeff Webb Dies at 76
Jeff Webb, who moved from cheerleading to conservative publishing and Turning Point USA circles, has died at 76 after a reported pickleball fall.
Cuba Lets Expats Own Businesses. Really.
Cuba says it will let Cubans living abroad invest in and own businesses on the island. Officials pitch the move as an economic rescue plan. Skeptics say the change may be real on paper but messy in practice.
AI Could Flip Political Power, Palantir Says
Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC that AI may shift economic influence away from highly educated, largely Democratic voters and toward vocationally trained, working-class men. He warned the technology is risky but argued America must lead the race to avoid falling under rival rules.
FedEx Sues US Over Trump’s Refunded Tariffs
After the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, FedEx filed suit seeking a refund of duties it paid. This could be the start of big corporate claims and a long legal cleanup.
Venezuelan Investors Eye $1 Billion Recovery Fund
Business leaders, led by Adriana Cisneros, are organizing a private fund to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure, energy grid, telecoms, and logistics. They hope to raise $1 billion, with a chance to reach $2 billion if investor interest holds up against political and legal risks.
Washington Post CEO Quits After Massive Cuts
Will Lewis resigned as CEO after major layoffs at The Washington Post. New acting publisher Jeff D'Onofrio steps in amid questions about newsroom capacity.