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The Twists and Turns in the Turbulent Relationship Between Trump and Musk: A Timeline

The escalating war of words this week between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk marked the most contentious chapter in a yearslong and at-times rocky relationship between two of the most influential figures in business and politics. Musk, a former Democrat, has criticized Trump in the past, but over the past year forged a strong relationship with the president that positioned him to wield significant power and influence in the early months of Trump's second administration. Those close ties, though, came after years of ups and downs stretching back to 2016 when Musk accepted a spot on several of Trump’s business advisory councils . Here are some of the highlights of Trump and Musk's volatile relationship from the past few years. July 2022: Musk suggests Trump should forgo White House bid Musk, who would ultimately emerge as one of the most loyal contributors to Trump's 2024 campaign, was initially a vocal opponent. Despite a solid ...

Tennessee Settles: State to Share Revenue and Pay Players

University of Tennessee athletes will be paid revenue directly by the school, beginning July 1, in addition to third-party income they already earn for use of their name, image and likeness. The revenue sharing era has officially arrived with approval of the House settlement on June 6, which resolved three federal antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and four power conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC). Any NCAA member school opting into the revenue sharing format can pay its athletes up to an annual cap of approximately $20.5 million. That doesn't include third-party NIL pay, which is still allowed. This is a monumental shift in college sports, which moves even closer to a professional model as the NCAA and major conferences try to avoid further litigation. Just like the NIL era, which began in 2021, UT will dive headfirst into revenue sharing. Here’s what UT fans need to know about this new system. There’s a salary cap for each school There will be a cap...

How the Cybertruck Became a Symbol of Tesla’s Challenges

The bromance between Elon Musk and President Trump is ending at a difficult time for Tesla. The electric-vehicle maker lost roughly $150 billion of market value Thursday—its biggest ever drop—after the Tesla CEO and Trump traded insults. Sales of Teslas have slumped this year. Tariffs could disrupt the supply of key components . The sprawling Republican tax-and-spending bill would end tax credits for EV buyers . And Tesla’s Cybertruck has been a disappointment. Musk set high expectations for the Cybertruck, telling investors it would be Tesla’s “best product ever.” The angular, stainless steel pickup was supposed to generate buzz for Tesla by showcasing new technology and unlocking the lucrative truck market. Instead, it has become synonymous with Musk’s polarizing stint in politics , exposing some owners to graffiti or middle fingers from other drivers. And its reputation has been tarnished among Tesla fans because of a spate of recalls and manufacturing issues ...

Solana (SOL) Investors Are Secretly Accumulating This DeFi Token – What’s Their Play?

Solana (SOL) is one of the biggest names in crypto based on its market cap. However, it is currently trading near the top of the market price, which means there is limited room for growth. Long-time investors in SOL understand this reality, and they have been quietly moving out of SOL into more lucrative projects like Mutuum Finance (MUTM) . As Solana continues to lose ground, dipping over 14% in the past week, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has been building momentum and has raised over $10.1 million in the ongoing presale. SOL investors are quietly accumulating MUTM, aiming to replicate the early success they enjoyed when they bought SOL at less than $1. Success Of The Mutuum Finance Presale The Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale is currently in phase 5, where tokens are selling faster than in all other phases. For instance, phase 1 of the presale, when tokens were going for $0.01, took much longer to complete. The presale has raised over $10.1 million so far, and tokens are curren...

WWE Money in the Bank 2025: Will We See a Shock Cash-In? And Is John Cena Shedding His Heel Persona?

What WWE fans know about Money in the Bank is that a men's and women's star will get a golden opportunity for a championship in the future. What fans don't know is who the lucky individual will be. The titular matches will headline the event taking place inside the Intuit Dome on Saturday. A chance to dramatically alter the WWE landscape awaits the winners. The field for the men's and women's matches offer intriguing storylines. Cases could be made for several to be the victor of each match. However, only two people will be able to climb the ladder and snag the briefcase. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. Outside of the Money in the Bank matches, the Women's Intercontinental Championship will be on the line, plus John Cena and Logan Paul team up to face Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. It's a small card with only four matches, but that leaves the door open for chaos. What will ...

SmackDown Results: Live Blog from Money in the Bank Go-Home Show

WWE Friday Night SmackDown comes waltzing back into our lives tonight (June 6, 2025) with a live show emanating from the Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California, featuring all the latest build to the upcoming Money in the Bank premium live event scheduled for tomorrow night in Inglewood. Advertised for tonight: We’ll get WWE Champion John Cena, Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes, and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso all under the same roof together. Plus, Money in the Bank qualifiers have finally finished up and with that every single star who qualified is set to make an appearance. Plus, a whole lot more! Come right back here at 8 pm ET when the SmackDown live blog kicks off once the show starts on USA Network. It will be below this line here. ( Note: Links to illegal streams are prohibited. Pics and GIFs are allowed.) WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS AND LIVE BLOG FOR JUNE 6 No lyrics today, folks, ‘cause I’m choosing to celebrate nine years si...

House Approves NCAA Settlement, Allowing Colleges to Compensate Athletes

A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports on Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined it for more than a century. Nearly five years after Arizona State swimmer Grant House sued the NCAA and its five biggest conferences to lift restrictions on revenue sharing, U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken approved the final proposal that had been hung up on roster limits, just one of many changes ahead amid concerns that thousands of walk-on athletes will lose their chance to play college sports. The sweeping terms of the so-called House settlement include approval for each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes over the next year and $2.7 billion that will be paid over the next decade to thousands of former players who were barred from that revenue for years. The agreement ...

BCG CEO Apologizes Over Controversial Israel-Backed Gaza Aid Initiative

The chief executive of one of the world’s top consulting firms apologized to staff and admitted “process failures” in the company’s decision to help design and run a controversial Israel-backed group that supplanted the work of the United Nations to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post. Christoph Schweizer, the CEO of Boston Consulting Group, said his company had fired two partners involved in the Israeli-American effort and launched a “formal investigation” to ensure “this does not happen again.” “I deeply regret that in this situation, we fell short — of our own standards and of the trust that you, our clients and our broader communities place in BCG,” he wrote. “I am sorry for how deeply disappointing this has been to many BCGers around the world.” The apology letter is the latest fallout from the decision by Israel and the United States to bypass the U.N. and channel the delivery of essential aid through the Gaza Humanitar...

North Jersey's Priciest Home Sales for May

A grand European-inspired home with modern luxuries on nearly 17 acres, an elaborate $6 million estate in a prestigious Bergen County neighborhood and a charming $1.3 million lakefront oasis along Lake Mohawk were among the most expensive properties to sell in North Jersey in May. All of this month's elaborate properties were sold through the typical real estate process, with four of them changing hands for price tags of more than $3 million. Here's a look at the priciest homes that sold in each North Jersey county in May. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Bergen County 120 S. Woodland St., Englewood — $6 million Officially changing hands for $6 million on May 15, the home at 120 S. Woodland St. in Englewood was the overall priciest single-family property to sell in North Jersey for the month. It was listed by Joshua Baris, an agent with Coldwell Banker Realty's Global Luxury Division and fou...

NCAA Ruling Paves Way for Colleges to Directly Compensate Athletes

A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined it for more than a century. Nearly five years after Arizona State swimmer Grant House sued the NCAA and its five biggest conferences to lift restrictions on revenue sharing, U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken approved the final proposal that had been hung up on roster limits, just one of many changes ahead amid concerns that thousands of walk-on athletes will lose their chance to play college sports. The sweeping terms of the so-called House settlement include approval for each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes over the next year and $2.7 billion that will be paid over the next decade to thousands of former players who were barred from that revenue for years. The agreement bri...

Federal Judge Greenlights $2.8B Settlement, Allowing U.S. Colleges to Pay Athletes Millions

A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined it for more than a century. Nearly five years after Arizona State swimmer Grant House sued the NCAA and its five biggest conferences to lift restrictions on revenue sharing, U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken approved the final proposal that had been hung up on roster limits, just one of many changes ahead amid concerns that thousands of walk-on athletes will lose their chance to play college sports. The sweeping terms of the so-called House settlement include approval for each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes over the next year and $2.7 billion that will be paid over the next decade to thousands of former players who were barred from that revenue for years. One of the lead plaintiff ...

Why Michigan Families Are Struggling to Find Summer Child Care for 4-Year-Olds

Finding summer child care for kids is never an easy task, but for one age, it’s getting even tougher. The state’s 4-year-olds often fall into a summer care limbo and a recent policy change in Michigan is adding to the challenge, experts say. While the state recently expanded its free pre-K program, known as the Great Start for Readiness Program (GSRP), to all families in Michigan regardless of income, the funding limits programs to the traditional school year. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. As more public schools are opening GSRP classrooms, parents of these 4-year-olds are left looking for summer care once their district’s programming ends around early June. It’s a hiccup that Jessi Jones faced when her 4-year-old son Oliver was enrolled in GSRP at his elementary school in Elk Rapids last year, but was too young for his school’s Kids Club summer camp. Jones and her husband, both working parents, were left sc...