The rise of the progressive billionaire candidate

The rise of the progressive billionaire candidate

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer speaks during a news conference on May 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Left activists who love Sen. Bernie Sanders have this year flocked to a surprising new champion: hedge fund...
Closing time

Closing time

Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk’s lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman – a co-defendant...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got its first big discount

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got its first big discount

The most graphically-impressive first-person shooter made for the Nintendo Switch is $20 off at Best Buy. Right now, you can buy the physical version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for $39.99 ($20 off). The game looks surprisingly good on the 2017 hardware, but runs way...
Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy

Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy

Yesterday, in Musk v. Altman, before the jurors came in, Sam Altman’s team passed up what looked – from a distance – like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press:...