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For most of the past two decades, most electric vehicle investments have gone to Republican-led districts, particularly in the Southeast. The fate of these investments is now an open question as the industry moves away from electric cars and trucks. Automakers and battery manufacturers invested more than $200 billion in U.S. EV and battery manufacturing facilities from about 2000 to 2024, according to Atlas Public Policy, a data and policy research firm. The company said about 84% of its battery investments went to Republican-controlled districts, as did 62% of its EV manufacturing investments. These were expected to create more than…
Kelsea Ballerini is going to sit in silence in the park. After all, when the “I Sit in Parks” singer arrived at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where her album Patterns was nominated for Best Contemporary Country Album, she did so with a new goal in mind. “Now I’m back to real life,” she told Zuri Hall during E! Live broadcast from the red carpet. “I’m not writing, but I’ve always been a chronic oversharer, and for the first time at age 32, I think I’m keeping it in check.” “My life might just be my life for a while,” Kelsey…
Rising political risks may be a factor in US stocks for the time being. In January, the United States attacked Venezuela, President Donald Trump attempted to annex Greenland, and threatened to impose new tariffs on eight European allies. By the end of the month, the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group was on its way to Iran after President Trump threatened a military attack on the Islamic Republic, and the president vowed to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a trade deal with China. The unrest strained relations between the United States and its…
You’ll never know how many people made handmade beads at Zara Larsson’s 2026 Grammy Awards CeremonyThere are more than seven things to love about Miley Cyrus and Max Morando’s latest date night. But high on the list was the gorgeous engagement ring that the “Flowers” singer flashed as she and her new fiancé walked the red carpet at the 2026 Grammy Awards in coordinating outfits. Miley, whose album “Something Beautiful” is nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album, appeared at Crypto.com Arena on the night of February 1 wearing a Celine look featuring a white blouse and pants, and a black…
Customers visiting the Fendi Dallas Highland Park Village boutique in Dallas, Texas. Rick Carn | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesIn today’s K-shaped economy, lower-income shoppers may go to Dollar General or post-bankruptcy Big Lots, but wealthy Americans are increasingly heading to private clubs in shopping centers. Membership clubs are increasingly being looked at as reinvigorating retail businesses, whether in traditional shopping malls, outdoor shopping centers, or as stand-alone commercial real estate tenants. Like their country club cousins, private clubs require monthly membership fees and often an initiation fee. For example, Dallas’ Highland Park Village, home to shops like Hermès,…
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks at the annual March for Life in Washington, DC, on January 23, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | ReutersHouse Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that the House will consider the Senate-approved spending package this week and believes it has the votes to end the partial government shutdown by Tuesday. “Let’s say we’re confident that we can do it by at least Tuesday,” the Louisiana Republican said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The U.S. government was partially shut down Saturday morning after Congress failed to approve a spending package and send it to President…
How many of the companies that have recently made layoffs have truly adapted their employees to the efficiencies and challenges of artificial intelligence? And how many of them were just using AI as an excuse to cover other problems? This is the question raised by a New York Times article about the trend of “AI cleaning,” where companies cite AI as a reason for layoffs that may actually be caused by other factors, such as overhiring during the pandemic. AI has been explicitly blamed for more than 50,000 layoffs in 2025, and Amazon and Pinterest are among the tech companies…
YUNGBLUD shares ‘spiritual’ way to honor Ozzy Osbourne before 2026 Grammy Awards with Sharon OsbourneYUNGBLUD is keeping Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy alive at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The 28-year-old was a first-time nominee at the awards ceremony on February 1 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, where he earned three nominations, including Best Rock Performance for his live cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.” But before the show, amidst the excitement of the event, he and Sharon Osbourne joined forces to pay a bittersweet tribute to the band’s late frontman, who passed away in July at the age of 76. “I was with…
In college, between English and creative writing classes, I raced a few blocks downtown to volunteer at an animal shelter on Manhattan’s east side. Indulging in books and spending time with my rescue dogs were the two pillars that sustained me through the chaos of my 20s and kept me sane and motivated every day. The north star of my career has been telling the stories of animals in need. My first job after graduating from university was as a dog photographer. I followed him around New York City, the country, and the world, helping carry his camera equipment and…
Representative Ro Khanna, D-Calif., during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Washington, DC. Graham Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesCalifornia Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna said the Justice Department’s recent release of records related to its investigation of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is “not enough.””If we don’t get the rest of the file, Thomas Massey and I are prepared to move forward with impeachment or contempt,” Khanna said Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” referring to Attorney General Pam Bondi.The Department of Justice did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment.Deputy Attorney…