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[ad_1] A pretty fundamental rule of political physics in our age: If you criticize Donald Trump, he roars back.Which makes what’s happening now worth noting: Elon Musk is criticizing Donald Trump, and Trump … isn’t responding.As you likely know by now, on Monday afternoon, Musk used his X account to complain about the Republican budget bill — the one that’s supposed to be Trump’s signature legislation, and the one that’s literally called the “One Big Beautiful Bill” act because that’s the name Trump likes.More specifically: Musk called the bill “a disgusting abomination.””Shame on those who voted for it: you know…

[ad_1] Before I went freelance, I remember sitting in my office every Friday afternoon with nothing to do because I finished all my work by 11 a.m.For the rest of the day, I had to pretend to work. I mindlessly added color-coded highlighting to a Microsoft spreadsheet.Meanwhile, beyond the fluorescent lights, scratchy carpets, and drywall confines lay an entire Friday afternoon of freedom. However, because I was a full-time employee, it only started at 4:30 p.m. Well, 4:35 p.m., to be exact, because I didn’t want to look like I was clock-watching and hurrying out.Earlier, I probably had a good…

[ad_1] 2025-06-04T15:16:31Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Business Insider will host its third-annual CMO Insider Breakfast at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The invite-only event will convene chief marketing officers from a wide range of companies. This article is part of “CMO Insider,” a series on marketing leadership and innovation. The convergence of marketing, media,…

[ad_1] I was born and raised in Miami, but I don’t feel like I truly experienced living in Florida until I moved farther north to Titusville in Brevard County.It’s right along the coast with a population of about 50,000 — about a tenth of Miami’s. Although it’s smaller, we’re just 45 minutes from Orlando, so we still have easy access to big-city benefits, like top-notch medical care.Titusville’s lower cost of living, which has helped it become one of the most affordable places to live in Florida, also drew me in.After a few years, I’ve grown to prefer its slower-paced small-town…

[ad_1] CNN  —  Elon Musk’s 36-word social media missile directed at the cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda marked the latest, if most visceral, example of a growing problem for the White House. Nobody buys its math. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk posted in the middle of the White House press briefing in a dramatic escalation of his initial objections to the giant domestic policy bill’s cost. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.” Musk’s post (and its Wednesday follow up) landed at the most delicate moment for an essential…

[ad_1] French AI startup Mistral is releasing its own “vibe coding” client, Mistral Code, to compete with incumbents like Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. Mistral Code, a fork of the open source project Continue, is an AI-powered coding assistant that bundles Mistral’s models, an “in-IDE” assistant, local deployment options, and enterprise tools into a single package. A private beta is available as of Wednesday for JetBrains development platforms and Microsoft’s VS Code. “Our goal with Mistral Code is simple: deliver best-in-class coding models to enterprise developers, enabling everything from instant completions to multi-step refactoring through an integrated platform deployable…

[ad_1] Tomorrow, the doors open at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. What happens next isn’t just another AI conference — it’s the one you need to be at. TechCrunch Sessions: AI gathers the most influential builders, investors, and researchers in artificial intelligence for a day of clarity in an industry clouded by hype. If you’re leading a company, allocating capital, or building with code, this is where you need to be. Today’s your last chance to lock in low rates. Save $300 on your ticket, and score a second one for half off. Or, test your AI knowledge for a shot…

[ad_1] American streets are incredibly dangerous for pedestrians. A San Carlos, California-based startup called Obvio thinks it can change that by installing cameras at stop signs — a solution the founders also say won’t create a panopticon.  That’s a bold claim at a time when other companies like Flock have been criticized for how its license plate-reading cameras have become a crucial tool in an overreaching surveillance state.  Obvio founders Ali Rehan and Dhruv Maheshwari believe they can build a big enough business without indulging those worst impulses. They’ve designed the product with surveillance and data-sharing limitations to ensure they…

[ad_1] Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.BlueCrest Capital Management, the hedge fund turned family office founded by billionaire Michael Platt, has gained more than 28 per cent this year after betting on a weakening US dollar.Platt is bearish on the US currency on a long-term basis and has been positioned accordingly since President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff blitz at the beginning of April, according to people familiar with the matter. The announcement triggered further declines for the dollar, which has lost nearly 9 per cent this year…

[ad_1] Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to further flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth.  Rosebud uses AI to analyze your journal entries, identify patterns over time, and provide insights, questions, and guidance. The company says its goal is to help users better understand themselves, build new habits, and track goals, just like a human mentor would. Since its launch, Rosebud says, users have journaled 500 million words and spent more than 30 million minutes on its platform. Rosebud was founded in 2023 by Chrys Bader,…