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She had four kids with Elon Musk. Now she’s central to his courtroom fight. - The Washington Post
business 2026/05/08 10:32:14

She had four kids with Elon Musk. Now she’s central to his courtroom fight. - The Washington Post

In hours of testimony, Elon Musk’s partner Shivon Zilis opened up about their relationship and her role in creating one of the world’s most valuable AI companies.

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Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch - NPR
business 2026/05/08 09:30:00

Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch - NPR

It’s the biggest day for America’s restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.

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The $39 trillion debt is set to surpass its postwar peak—and the math says Washington can’t simply cut its way out - Fortune
business 2026/05/08 09:30:00

The $39 trillion debt is set to surpass its postwar peak—and the math says Washington can’t simply cut its way out - Fortune

A new Brookings chart book lays bare the arithmetic: balancing the budget on lower-priority spending alone is “virtually impossible,” and the biggest risks ahead are mathematical.

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Sony Announces $3 Billion Buyback as Memory Prices Take Toll - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/05/08 09:24:42

Sony Announces $3 Billion Buyback as Memory Prices Take Toll - Bloomberg.com

Sony Group Corp. said it will buy back as much as ¥500 billion ($3.2 billion) of its shares after rising memory prices weighed on the entertainment group’s annual outlook.

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$2 billion tech firm pauses 401(k) contributions for staff in the latest corporate benefit rollback - Business Insider
business 2026/05/08 09:20:59

$2 billion tech firm pauses 401(k) contributions for staff in the latest corporate benefit rollback - Business Insider

TTEC, a mid-size technology customer experience firm, is the latest company found to be cutting a core benefit, Business Insider has learned.

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Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power - MPR News
business 2026/05/08 09:00:00

Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power - MPR News

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.

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