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Elon Musk’s business empire was built on government help. How badly could Donald Trump hurt him?

Elon Musk and Donald Trump sparred over their respective social media platforms on Thursday

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Warring allies expected to speak Friday amid claims aides told president to 'temper response'

<p>Far-right activist Laura Loomer was quick to back President Donald Trump, and make jokes about his falling out with his former “First Buddy” Elon Musk. </p>

Trump vs Musk

New first buddy Laura Loomer comes out swinging over Elon-Trump war

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Trump biographer makes eerie Musk spat prediction months beforehand

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Trump vs Musk

Elon Musk slays Dragon saying he will ‘decommission’ spacecraft

Trump vs Musk

Tesla stock drops as Trump and Musk feud escalates online

<p>St Clair, 26, went public with her claims that she and Musk share a child in February. The billionaire previously maintained that he does not know “for sure” whether St Clair’s child is his.</p>

Trump vs Musk

Musk’s alleged baby momma Ashley St. Clair offers ‘breakup advice’ to Trump as president’s feud with ‘first buddy’ grows

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Trump vs Musk

The internet is losing its mind over Trump and Musk’s very public feud

<p>A judge has determined that Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest on foreign policy grounds under Marco Rubio’s determination was likely unconstitutional. The judge will review additional filings from the Columbia University student activist, detailing the ongoing harms of his detention.</p>

politics

Mahmoud Khalil details psychological pain and reputational harm in new legal filings: ‘Efforts to erase my humanity’

<p>Residents take shelter inside an underground parking during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine</p>

UKRAINE

Kyiv under major drone attack after Putin threatened response to Ukrainian strikes in Russia

<p>The parade is expected to be held <a href="https://www.the-independent.com/topic/washington-dc"></a>on June 14 to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday, which also happens to fall on Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.<a href="https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-parade-birthday-plans-b2743593.html"></a></p>

politics

Republican senators question cost of Army’s parade spectacle set for Trump’s birthday

<p>James Hofler, an 84-year-old from North Carolina, was killed by a postal service van when he went outside to check his mail, police say</p>

News

Postal service van runs over and kills 84-year-old man who went outside to check his mail

<p>Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, went missing last week near her barracks in Norfolk, Virginia</p>

NEWS

Navy launches frantic search for female sailor who vanished near her barracks a week ago

<p>Trump Tower will host a Pride month event later this June, despite the White House refusing to officially acknowledge the celebrations.</p>

politics

Trump Tower is throwing a Pride month party for LGBTQ+ Republicans despite White House dodging events

<p>The Southern accent, such as that found in New Orleans, above, is rated the most charming by Americans</p>

news

The US accents Americans like to hear the most — and the least

<p>The judge threatened to remove Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs from the courtroom after he reportedly interacted with jurors.</p>

Diddy Trial

Judge threatens to boot Diddy from his own trial for 'nodding vigorously' at jury and warns mogul over his behavior

<p>Obit George Wendt</p>

Cheers star George Wendt’s cause of death revealed

<p>A reclining-seat issue ended in assault for Minnie Holmes, a Minnesota retiree mourning the death of her son, according to a newly filed federal lawsuit</p>

News

Delta Air Lines passenger 'assaulted a retiree in drunken battle over reclining seat'

<p>David Cunningham and Kristin Allen were arrested in connection to a kidnapping at a house party last week</p>

Crime

Cop arrested at a Disney World resort after allegedly kidnapping man from Mississippi house party

<p>The Trump administration has issued an order barring foreign students from entering the U.S. to study at Harvard University. </p>

POLITICS

Harvard wins relief as judge halts Trump’s fresh bid to ban foreign students

<p>Police in Wilton Manors, Florida are searching for a missing mantee statue</p>

Crime

Oh the huge-manatee! Giant sculpture of marine creature goes missing in Florida

<p>Yosvanis Sierra-Hernandez, a Cuban rapper who goes by the name Chocolate MC, was arrested after he allegedly kidnapped a fan and tried to rob him</p>

Crime

Cuban rapper arrested in Florida after kidnapping fan who asked for photo, cops say

<p>Bill Miller, a popular BBQ chain in San Antonio, Texas is being sued for the third time after a family claims the restaurant’s sauce burned a four-year-old boy</p>

News

BBQ joint sued by family after 4-year-old child allegedly burned by ‘dangerously hot’ sauce

<p>A 58-year-old will spend the rest of his life in prison after he kidnapped and held a woman inside a Hyatt House hotel in Belmont, California (pictured) for two years</p>

Crime

Kidnapper sentenced to nearly 400 years after holding woman inside hotel room and raping her for two years

<p>Luis Ricardo Aquino said he felt discriminated against after a slab of concrete fell on him at Dodger Stadium</p>

News

Fan hit by falling debris at Dodger Stadium says cops first asked about his immigration status before he got care

<p>Drinking another cup of coffee may seem like the jolt you need. But, this mid-morning habit is a no-go, according to cardiologists. </p>

Cardiologists are begging you to never practice this mid-morning habit

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Contract for Georgia immigration detention center on hold as DOGE probes contracts valued over $20m</p>

POlitics

DOGE finds an unlikely new cut as $47m plan for nation’s largest migrant detention center put on hold

Pause in detention contract process comes as administration seeks massive expansion to ICE detention system

<p>DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin has accused Judge Brian Murphy of forcing ICE to ‘strand’ officers in Djibouti while a legal challenge plays out over immigrants’ removal to South Sudan. But the judge never ordered officers to land there.</p>

POlitics

Sick ICE agents are stuck in Djibouti at risk of malaria and rocket attacks. Why won’t Trump bring them back?

<p>A nurse performs an HIV test in Haiti. Several HIV prevention drugs and contraceptives purchased by USAID are set to be destroyed if they're not sold, according to a new report </p>

Politics

Trump team set to destroy $12m worth of HIV drugs and contraceptives that were bought before closing USAID

<p>President Donald Trump has often blamed ‘the Congo’ – separate from the Republic of the Congo – for allowing ‘prisoners’ into the U.S.</p>

POlitics

Trump says he doesn’t know what ‘the Congo’ is – that may explain why one Congo is on his travel ban and other isn’t

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Politics

Trump tells German leader D-Day ‘was not a pleasant day for you’ as chancellor is forced to school him on Nazis

<p>Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, has announced that she will not support President Donald Trump’s so-called big, beautiful bill, and it all comes down to two pages in the over 1,000-page act.</p>

Politics

Why Marjorie Taylor Greene now plans to vote no on Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

<p>Portland toy shop plans to close as tariffs could force them to double prices on customers</p>

Politics

Independent toy shop to close because it can’t keep up with Trump’s tariffs

<p>Jean-Pierre is under fire after announcing a new book and a defection from the Democratic Party</p>

Politics

Biden adviser’s brutal two-word verdict after Karine Jean-Pierre’s ‘Broken White House’ defection

<p>The family of Garcelo Gomes da Silva shared an emotional plea to ICE, begging for the 18-year-old’s release from detention. </p>

Teen detained by ICE on his way to volleyball practice is released hours after family’s emotional video pleading for his return

<p>President Donald Trump has signed a new travel ban restricting travel to the US from 19 countries with ‘hostile attitudes’ or a ‘significant terrorist presence’</p>

Politics

Why Trump’s travel ban won’t work – and doesn’t deserve to

Bulletin

<p>Artwork depicting the exoplanet TOI-6894b around a red dwarf star</p>

Bulletin

A dwarf star birthed a giant planet – but scientists don’t know how

<p>Anderson said he approached Jodie Foster for roles in three or four consecutive movies</p>

Bulletin

The Oscar-winning actor Wes Anderson has tried to cast in ‘every movie’

<p>Season three of <em>The White Lotus</em> was filmed in Thailand</p>

Bulletin

Why the ‘White Lotus effect’ hasn’t returned tourists to this paradise

<p>Robert de Niro is the father of seven children</p>

Bulletin

Robert de Niro reveals number one parenting tip

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<p>Luigi Mangione’s manifesto revealed his hopes to ‘wack’ a health insurance bigwig. Some of his writings were detailed in a recent court filing as he awaits trial in connection to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. </p>

Crime

Luigi Mangione rants against healthcare industry and wanted to ‘wack’ a CEO for greed, manifesto shows

<p>The weather is getting warmer. Protecting yourself from the sun is crucial to reducing your risk for skin cancer. But, how much sunscreen do you need to apply and what are the best practices?</p>

News

It’s finally beach weather across the US. Are you applying enough sunscreen?

<p>Gunner Hyatt, 6, died last week after inhaling helium from a Mylar balloon, according to a medical examiner</p>

News

Child, 6, died after inhaling helium from a large Mylar balloon

<p>Jay Harris reveals he has prostate cancer during 'GMA' appearance</p>

ESPN anchor Jay Harris reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in powerful message to men

<p>A massive clean-up operation is underway after 2,000 gallons of fuel spilled </p>

News

Clean-up underway after 2,000 gallons of fuel spill in Baltimore Harbor from leak at Johns Hopkins Hospital

<p>Meghan McCain is under fire after partnering up with an anti-vax company to promote a ‘detox’ product for those who ‘regret taking the shot.’</p>

Politics

Meghan McCain accused of going ‘full grift’ after promoting COVID vaccine ‘detox’

<p>Brad Pitt stars in the upcoming F1 movie</p>

Brad Pitt’s F1 film lauded as ‘old school summer blockbuster’ in rave first reactions

Officials are investigating an alleged altercation between Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan (pictured) and his two-term predecessor Jim Brown

Crime

Mayors’ alleged drunken country club brawl under investigation as both offer entirely differing accounts of events

<p> Mosaic image of asteroid Eros</p>

Giant asteroid swarm near Venus could pose ‘invisible threat’ to Earth

<p>‘And when the door closed on my foot, [the] train took off,’ Jackson recalled</p>

Samuel L Jackson reveals he was nearly killed in horrifying New York subway accident

<p>Hooters is undergoing a Restructuring Support Agreement with key stakeholders to sell parts of the company and continue operations under new ownership. </p>

News

These 30 Hooters restaurants are closing after iconic chain announces bankruptcy

<p>Edward Weiher, 49, and his fiancé, Alexa Balen, 28, were charged with first-degree murder in the death of their two-year-old daughter, Trinity. </p>

Crime

Couple called Uber to deliver Narcan instead of calling 911 while their 2-year-old died from an overdose, cops say

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Major breakthrough in battle for HIV cure

<p>(L-R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are now co-owners of Australia's SailGP team, the Bonds Flying Roos</p>

Ryan Reynolds acquires a new sports team — this time with Hugh Jackman

News

Mapped: Canada’s wildfires are impacting air quality in these US communities

<p>Tom Felton first played the son of Lucius Malfoy when he was 12 years old</p>

Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter on Broadway 14 years after final film

<p>E.A. Hanks and Tom Hanks Discuss Her New Book "The 10: A Memoir Of Family And The Open Road" at 92NY on April 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for ABA)</p>

Tom Hanks reacts to daughter’s memoir claim that mother was emotionally and physically abusive

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Kris Jenner confirms she used same plastic surgeon as Kylie Jenner for 2011 facelift

<p>A customer leaves The Sports Bra in Portland, Oregon</p>

The Sports Bra, the first US bar focused on women’s sports, expanding to four more cities

<p>George Clooney, actor and prominent Democrat donor, said ‘everyone’ fears Trump’s retribution.</p>

George Clooney admits ‘everyone worries about’ being targeted by Trump

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Nazi flag found as veterans arrested for Army base hammer robbery

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Jonathan Bailey reveals big way Wicked 2 differs from stage show

<p>Judith Weinstein and her husband, Gad Haggai</p>

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza

<p>'Love Island USA' season seven contestant Yulissa Escobar was removed midway through episode two after racist comments resurfaced online </p>

Love Island USA contestant removed from the villa after racist comments resurface online

<p>'Friends' star Jane Sibbett in Beverly Hills in 2007</p>

lifestyle

Friends star reveals why she left Hollywood for unusual new career

Inside The Beltway

<p>Thomas Fulgate, a former Heritage Foundation intern and MAGA enthusiast, has been appointed to a leadership role in the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, known as CP3.</p>

POlitics

A 22-year-old college grad with no government experience is now leading a terror prevention team

Politics

Supreme Court sides with straight woman who claims she was passed over for job in gay ‘reverse discrimination’ case

<p>Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren</p>

POlitics

Elizabeth Warren claims Musk enriched himself to the tune of $100B during his time in the White House

<p>Trump once told Zelensky he ‘didn’t have the cards’ in the fight against Russia</p>

Ukraine

Trump secretly admired Ukraine’s ‘badass’ drone attack - but worries it’ll make Russia ceasefire harder: report

<p>Jon Stewart mocked Karoline Leavitt's crucifix necklace during Monday's episode of his show </p>

politics

Karoline Leavitt ditches cross necklace after Jon Stewart’s joke

<p>One in 20 adults in England smoke and vape (Alamy/PA)</p>

POlitics

Now Trump’s tariffs hit America’s supply of vapes as prices set to skyrocket

<p>Texas Senator Ted Cruz introduced a new resolution to rename Pride Month to Life Month </p>

POlitics

Ted Cruz leads senators in plan to designate June Pro-Life Month during Pride Month

Culture

<p>Tom Cruise at the 'Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning' premiere in Mexico City in May 2025</p>

Tom Cruise awarded Guinness World Record for Mission Impossible scene

<p>Ivana Baquero as Maje </p>

The true story of A Widow’s Game is even wilder than the Netflix film

<p>(L-R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are now co-owners of Australia's SailGP team, the Bonds Flying Roos</p>

Ryan Reynolds acquires a new sports team — this time with Hugh Jackman

<p>Tom Felton first played the son of Lucius Malfoy when he was 12 years old</p>

Tom Felton to reprise Draco Malfoy role after 14 years

<p>Mark Mauriello plays Wilde with the energy of a twisted circus ringmaster</p>

Oscar Wilde show would have playwright spluttering into his champers

<p>Khadiyah ‘KD’ Lewis has died aged 44</p>

Former VH1 reality star dead at 44

<p>A scene from 'The Care Bears Family'</p>

Care Bears movie in the works 40 years after the original

<p>‘Abby Lee Miller suffered for years from an object left inside of her during spinal surgery; despite complaints to various physicians, not one ordered imaging of any kind to diagnose the source of her pain,’ Miller’s attorney said</p>

Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller sues hospital for malpractice

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DDG denied Halle Bailey restraining order, star and son free to travel

<p>Yulissa Escobar was booted from season seven of 'Love Island USA' after racist comments she made resurfaced</p>

Meet the cast of Love Island USA as one contestant exits early

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<p>There could also be online stock at some retailers </p>

How to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, GameStop, Target and more

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite tracker — here’s how to get $100 off

<p>A little of the ultra sheer formula goes a long way</p>

I’m in my 50s, and this tinted moisturizer is perfect for mature skin

<p>It is a smart and definitely worthwhile investment</p>

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model with hidden gadget

Lifestyle

<p>Josh Cull was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumour in 2021 when he was 25</p>

Why cancer patients are being ‘frequently’ priced out of holidays

<p>June 6 is National Donut Day</p>

Where to get the best freebies and deals on National Donut Day

<p>Our writer with Formula 4 coach James ‘Jiggy’ Gornall </p>

Goodwood: Learning to drive like the pros

<p>Historically, rosemary has been linked to memory and mental clarity</p>

Health & Families

The herb linked to better memory and lower anxiety

<p>(L-R) Van Hunt and Halle Berry attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California</p>

Van Hunt proposed to Halle Berry, but she put engagement ‘on hold’

<p>Lily on holiday in Cyprus with her parents</p>

Health & Families

Woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after symptoms dismissed

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Watch: Meghan and Harry dance in delivery room before Lilibet’s birth

Rich Clarke with Dame Kelly Holmes for his new Global Original podcast This Was Always Me. (Global Player/PA)

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

Latest videos

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Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

Hardlife, 15, and Shallom, 16 separately lost their parents to HIV in the last few months - Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

<p>Travis Decker is seen on Ring doorbell footage before he allegedly murdered his three daughters. </p>

Dad seen on doorbell cam days before allegedly killing his daughters

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Watch: Meghan and Harry dance in delivery room before Lilibet’s birth

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Trump makes Second World War joke in front of German chancellor

<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger has opposed Donald Trump since 2016</p>

Arnold Schwarzenegger tells world ‘stop whining’ over Donald Trump

Travel

<p>Delta uniforms from the 40s, 60s and present day</p>

Photos reveal the evolution of Delta’s flight attendant uniforms

Delta flight attendants made their first appearances in the 1940s. These images show uniforms from that era through to the modern day

<p>Secret codes for ship crews help to suppress alarm among passengers</p>

Revealed: Secret cruise ship codes you never want to hear

<p>Airlines are facing an increasing burden on operations and profitability due to the rise in global conflict zones</p>

How airlines are managing missile threats and airspace closures

<p>Tourists visiting Japan may have to obtain private medical insurance</p>

The new rules for tourists in Japan’s crackdown on unpaid doctor bills

<p>The third series of The White Lotus sparked greater interest in Thailand, yet visitors numbers declined by 14 per cent in May</p>

Thailand sees slump in tourism despite ‘The White Lotus effect’

<p>There are plenty of small, independent places to stay in The Cotswolds </p>

Best boutique hotels in the Cotswolds, reviewed

<p>Queen Mary 2 will get a major refit in 2027 before continuing her transatlantic sailings</p>

Cunard’s 2027/28 cruises announced with six new destinations

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Massive ocean discovered beneath the Earth's crust containing more water than on the surface

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Archaeologists are too scared to open up the tomb of China’s first emperor

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88-year-old woman woke up inside her own coffin after mistakenly being declared dead

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This is why staying single is 'better for your brain'

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Nintendo Switch 2 unboxing: What do you get with the console?

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Nintendo Switch 2 unboxing: What do you get with the console?

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I think Nintendo played it very safe with Switch 2 - but that's not a bad thing

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'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim