Tesla board looked for new CEO as Elon Musk focused on White House: report

Tesla board members reached out about a month ago to several executive search firms to find a successor to CEO Elon Musk, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. The current status of the board’s push, which, according to the report, was sparked by Musk’s heavy involvement with the Trump administration, could not be determined, … Read more

UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels

The British military launched airstrikes with the United States targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said early Wednesday, their first attack in Washington’s new intense campaign targeting the Iran-backed group. The United Kingdom offered a detailed explanation for launching the strike, in a departure from the US, which has offered few details about what it says are … Read more

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham suggests Conclave consider Trump to be next pope: ‘Keep an open mind’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) suggested that the more than 230 Catholic Cardinals in the conclave “keep an open mind” about considering President Donald Trump for the papacy. “I was excited to hear that President Trump is open to the idea of being the next Pope,” Graham posted Tuesday on X. “This would truly be a … Read more

Sure it’s IBS? Lesser-known stomach issue often misdiagnosed

You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more

Meta Platforms’ shares rise as revenue beats forecasts on boost from AI tools

Meta Platforms rode strong advertising performance to beat analysts’ revenue estimates for the first quarter and match expectations for the next quarter on Wednesday, assuaging concerns from investors over tariff-related economic growth fears. Shares of the company were up nearly 6% in extended trading. The Facebook and Instagram parent company reported revenue of $42.31 billion for the … Read more

Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights, scrapping forecasts

Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more