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- Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX - Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.
- Jeffrey Epstein victims blast DOJ for 'incomplete' release of files - "We did not protect President Trump ... or anybody," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said as he revealed there would be no more release of Epstein files.
- Fireblocks CEO says North Korea-linked job recruitment scam targeted LinkedIn profiles - CEO Michael Shaulov said hackers, especially those with ties to North Korea, have been evolving at "lightspeed" because of AI.
- Eli Lilly CEO says Medicare coverage of obesity drugs could 'change the game' for upcoming pill launch - Lilly CEO Dave Ricks is confident in the ability of the company's pill to compete and is preparing for a "full launch" in the second quarter.
- GameStop's Ryan Cohen eyes 'very big' consumer megadeal that could increase company's value tenfold - Ryan Cohen wouldn't say whether he would sell GameStop's bitcoin to try to pull off a major acquisition.
- Everything you need to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve - Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, has emerged as Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve. Here’s his background, views and why it matters.
- Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after Senate vote on funding deal stalled - The deal would address concerns Democrats have had about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.
- Sen. Tillis will oppose Trump Fed chair pick Warsh until Powell probe resolved - PoliticsSen. Tillis will oppose Trump Fed chair pick Warsh until Powell probe resolvedPublished Fri, Jan 30 20268:21 AM ESTUpdated Moments AgoDan Mangan@_DanMan
- Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome Powell - Federal ReserveTrump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome PowellPublished Fri, Jan 30 20266:52 AM ESTJeff Cox@jeff.cox.7528@JeffCox
- Chevron earnings beat as production hits record with upside expected in Venezuela - The oil giant beat expectations despite a bearish market for crude, which logged its biggest annual price decline since 2020.