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Simulation or Not, Musk’s Surreal Year Could Push Him to $1 Trillion Heights

January 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Simulation or Not, Musk’s Surreal Year Could Push Him to $1 Trillion Heights
Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire, even without his new Tesla pay package.

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Rivian Deliveries Decline Following Expiration of Tax EV Credit

January 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rivian Deliveries Decline Following Expiration of Tax EV Credit
Rivian’s production and delivery totals declined in its first quarter since the expiration of a key tax credit for electric vehicles.

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Travelers Stranded After Strikes in Venezuela Disrupt Air Traffic

January 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Travelers Stranded After Strikes in Venezuela Disrupt Air Traffic
Flights are canceled at airports serving Puerto Rico, Aruba and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Trump Wants to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil Reserves. A Huge Challenge Awaits.

January 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Wants to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil Reserves. A Huge Challenge Awaits.
The president wants to put Venezuela’s viscous crude into play. The problem is the world doesn’t have much appetite for more oil.

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How a $3 Grocery Bag Became an International Status Symbol

January 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How a $3 Grocery Bag Became an International Status Symbol
From Seoul to Melbourne, the canvas carrier is the latest marker of being well-traveled, in-the-know and part of a global conversation.

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News Quiz for Jan. 3, 2026

January 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for Jan. 3, 2026
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The Genius Whose Simple Invention Saved Us From Shame at the Gas Station

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Genius Whose Simple Invention Saved Us From Shame at the Gas Station
On a rainy day in Detroit, a Ford engineer got confused, then soaked—and inspired. It took decades before he got any credit.

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Tesla Falls Behind China’s BYD as Vehicle Sales Drop for Second Year

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Falls Behind China’s BYD as Vehicle Sales Drop for Second Year
The end of a U.S. subsidy for electric vehicles dented the company’s fourth-quarter numbers.

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Saks CEO Steps Down Ahead of Expected Bankruptcy Filing

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saks CEO Steps Down Ahead of Expected Bankruptcy Filing
Marc Metrick is a longtime Saks executive who had helmed the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus parent since 2024.

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The Maker of Biscoff Cookies Bets on a Global Expansion

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Maker of Biscoff Cookies Bets on a Global Expansion
It’s a favorite for in-flight Delta snacks, but the maker of Biscoff is chasing customers in supermarkets.

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