Elon Musk Is Beating Short-Sellers, for Now
The Tesla C.E.O. remains up in his fight with those betting on a fall in the electric carmaker’s shares. But his doubters remain undeterred.
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Wanted: ‘Lost Einsteins.’ Please Apply.
The Pioneer Fund is using the Silicon Valley model to find and nurture people who have talent but lack opportunity.
Give a Cow a Brush, and Watch It Scratch That Itch
Some researchers think mechanical brushes aren’t just some spa amenity for dairy cows — they’re important to the animal’s well-being.
Tech Companies Banned Infowars. Now, Its App Is Trending.
Days after Google, Facebook and Apple removed Infowars content, the app from the right-wing conspiracy site has surged in downloads.
Uber Hit With Cap as New York City Takes Lead in Crackdown
The City Council voted on Wednesday to cap Uber vehicles and other ride-hail services.
Oscars to Add ‘Popular Film’ Category, Creating Questions
By adding a new category, the Academy Awards risk signaling that blockbuster films are not worthy of consideration for the best overall picture honor.
‘End Family Fire’ Campaign Hopes to Combat Accidental Child Gun Deaths
The nonprofit that helped popularize Smokey Bear and “friends don’t let friends drive drunk” is teaming up with a gun control group to promote safe firearm storage.
Disney Reports Earnings, but Focus Is on Its Streaming Service
Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, offered up few specifics about the service, but said its successful introduction would be the company’s “biggest priority” in 2019.
Customers Used to Come for a Loan. Now, They Come for Pizza.
A downward trend in banking is opening up real estate opportunities as investors convert former branches to other uses, including churches, pharmacies and pizza parlors.
West Hollywood Urges Removal of Trump’s Walk of Fame Star (It’s a Long Shot)
A resolution by the City Council there was largely meaningless because West Hollywood has no authority over the Walk of Fame, which is in Los Angeles.