Elon Musk

DOGE Only Saved $8 Million: Questions Raised After Its 'Wall Of Receipts' Claims It Saved $8 Billion

Elon Musk's DOGE shared a "Wall of Receipts" on the website and a single item was highly questioned by the public.


Raw Pet Food Recall Issued In Oregon And Washington After Bird Flu Cases

Raw pet food recalled in Oregon and Washington after bird flu cases linked to cat deaths, prompting health warnings.

Libra Crypto Creator Boasts About 'Controlling' Argentina's President Javier Milei: Report

Libra crypto creator claims to control Argentina's President Milei, sparking controversy and legal action.

USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Announces Plans To Resign After Five-Year Tenure

USPS Chief Louis DeJoy announces his resignation after five years, prompting a search for his successor.


Editor's Pick

Elon Musk Awarded With Axel Springer Award In Berlin

Elon Musk Success Story: What He Did During His Teen Years That Made Him A Billionaire

Now known as the world's richest man, the success story of Elon Musk started earlier than most; during his teen years.

40 Million Expected To Travel Through U.S. Airports Over Holidays

Delta, United, Alaska Airlines Rank As North America's Most On-Time Airlines In 2024

Delta Air Lines led North America in punctuality for 2024 with 83.46% on-time arrivals, marking its fourth consecutive year of operational excellence.

VCPost

Year In Review: The Best Of VCPost 2024

VCPost's 2024 year in review highlights key business and policy stories that shaped global industries, from gas price legislation and corporate strikes to personal business issues.


Regions

Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War

Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.


China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe


China Bans Taiwan’s Fruit and Seafood Imports, Igniting Trade Dispute

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Critics Slam Chinese Zoo For Selling $7 Tiger Urine That Can Allegedly "Treat Rheumatism"

A Chinese zoo sells tiger urine for treating rheumatism, but experts warn it lacks scientific support, raising concerns about conservation and animal welfare.



Funding

Godmother of AI' Fe-Fei Li Secures $1B Valuation for New Startup, World Labs

Fei-Fei Li’s AI startup, World Labs, raised $230 million in funding, valuing the company at over $1 billion as it prepares to develop AI models for 3D interaction by 2025.

Nvidia Rival Groq Raises $640 Million in a New Funding Round

Groq was originally looking to raise $300 million at a slightly lower valuation. Groq, an artificial intelligence chipmaking startup, has secured more than $600 million in a recent funding round, the company announced Monday.

Trump Campaign's Financial Advantage Short-Lived as Democrats Surge with $100M Funds in Just 1 Day

Donald Trump and the RNC gained a financial edge over Democrats by June, but a historic fundraising surge followed Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of Kamala Harris.

Tractor Drone Maker Monarch Reveals $133 Million Series C Funding

Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa recently announced that it has raised $133 million through its Series C funding.


People

February 28 Economic Blackout

February 28 Economic Blackout: How a One-Day Spending Freeze Can Shake Retailers

February 28 Economic Blackout aims to send a powerful message as Americans halt spending for 24 hours to protest corporate rollbacks on DEI initiatives.

James Murdoch Calls Rupert 'Misogynist' in Explosive New Interview About

James Murdoch Calls Rupert 'Misogynist' in Explosive New Interview About Family Power Struggles

James Murdoch calls his father Rupert a "misogynist" in a revealing interview, exposing deep family rifts and power struggles.

Amazon Warehouse Employees in North Carolina Vote to Stay Non-Union

Amazon Warehouse Employees in North Carolina Vote to Stay Non-Union

Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against unionization, rejecting a push for labor representation at the company's fulfillment center.

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