Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO Is Really the Public Debut of His Lifelong ‘X’ Ambition
SpaceX’s IPO will bring Elon Musk’s rockets, Starlink, xAI, X and decades-long business ambition into one $1.75 trillion conglomerate. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to go public next month. While the hype around it has lifted other space-related stocks, this listing represents far more than a rocket company debuting on…
Read MoreLooking for the Perfect Father’s Day Gift? Nordstrom Has Men’s Shoes on Sale Now up to 60% Off
Father’s Day shopping just got easier thanks to Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, where some of the season’s best men’s shoe styles are finally marked down. From sleek leather loafers and office-ready dress shoes to trend-forward sneakers and ultra-comfortable walking shoes, the sale is packed with gift-worthy finds dads will actually wear on repeat. We’re highlighting major…
Read MoreWhy Corporate Corruption Is so Common
—sesame—Getty Images The truth is, we’re all one acquisition, one IPO, one board meeting away from watching something we love turn into something we hate. But we lack the vocabulary to call it what it really is. “Mission drift” sounds like a navigation error. “Bureaucracy” sounds like paperwork. Neither captures the gut punch of betrayal…
Read MoreLaos Cave Rescue: How Divers Found 5 Men Trapped for a Week After Flash Flood
How will rescuers get the stranded villagers out of the flooded cave in Laos? “The task so far has been far from easy and everybody involved has done amazing work,” Paasi wrote. “Thank you all teams involved…This is only a brief relief as the 5 survivors are still in the terminal chamber, all healthy and…
Read MoreJennifer Lopez Has the Perfect Reaction to Off Campus Featuring Her Song
Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for Off Campus season one. Jennifer Lopez is getting loud about her love for Off Campus. After all, the singer couldn't help but share how thrilled… Source link
Read MoreQuiet Luxury White Dresses From Amazon, Quince & J.Crew That Belong on a European Vacation
White dresses are a summer staple you truly can’t go wrong with, because they’re so versatile, can be paired with endless accessories, and will always standout. From formal to casual, we found the best white dresses on sale in all styles and materials that will be a must-pack item in your suitcase and closet this…
Read MoreDHS Threatens to Stop International Flight Processing in Sanctuary Cities
What airports could be impacted? Mullin has not publicly said which cities or airports the Trump Administration is looking at. But last year, the Justice Department released a list of sanctuary cities, counties, and states that it claimed had “policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.” Many of the cities on…
Read MoreScreening at Cannes: Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’
Despite its name, this is less a holiday movie and more of a Pirandello-inflected meditation on storytelling, creativity and the sometimes morally dubious origins of inspiration. Courtesy Cannes Film Festival There was nothing bitter about the reception at Cannes for Bitter Christmas, Pedro Almodóvar’s latest Spanish melodrama—his 23rd feature and the eighth one he’s had…
Read MoreInterning This Summer? These Are the Chic & Comfortable Work Bags You Need To Start Your Career off Right
Congratulations! Not to add to the pressure, but summer internships are the first step to the rest of your career. And believe it or not, how you show up to the office matters! It’s the first impression you’ll give to your new manager, co-workers, and future colleagues. And while the outfit is very important, don’t underestimate the…
Read MoreThe TV Moments That Revealed the Truth About America
Coverage of Governor Schwarzenegger’s 2005 veto of California’s marriage equality bill Selected by George TakeiOn Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, my partner Brad and I—we would not be legally married until 2008—sat in the kitchen of our Los Angeles home watching CNN as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a fellow actor who had courted gay and lesbian voters,…
Read MoreWhy Biden Is Suing the DOJ—and What Trump Has Said About It
According to the lawsuit, the conversations entailed Biden recounting the “politically consequential and personally painful year of his life that began on Thanksgiving in 2014.” “That year, President Biden navigated a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges as Vice President and weighed a run for the Presidency in 2016,” details the filing. At the…
Read More10 Lesser-Known Anti-Totalitarian Novels
This spring, the president of the United States posted a picture depicting himself as Jesus Christ. That bizarre exercise in self-hagiography was only the latest in Trump’s decade-long campaign of anti-democratic actions and statements, including but not limited to blatant efforts to use the government to silence press critics, efforts to prosecute those the president…
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