MAGA influencers largely dismissed House Democrats' release of the birthday letter President Trump allegedly wrote for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, claiming the signature is a forgery.
Why it matters: The reaction underscores how thoroughly many of Trump's allies have moved past the scandal surrounding Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex trafficker who died in prison in 2019.
News Corp and Fox Corp. on Monday announced that the Murdoch family resolved its dispute over the succession of both companies by establishing a new family trust that grants corporate control to Rupert Murdoch's conservative son, Lachlan Murdoch, while paying out his three other eldest children for their shares.
Why it matters: The resolution ensures that Lachlan Murdoch will remain in control to preserve his father's conservative legacy at both companies.
Tesla's U.S. market share dropped below 40% in August for the first time since 2017, as its aging lineup of electric vehicles faced new competition from General Motors, Ford, Hyundai and others.
Why it matters: It was always expected that Tesla's grip on the EV market would loosen as more plug-in models hit showrooms, but the trend has accelerated as CEO Elon Musk has been shifting his focus toward AI and robotaxis.
Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday stayed a lower court ruling that allowed Democratic FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter to come back to work.
Why it matters: Slaughter, the only Democrat at the FTC, will have to stop work once again after returning to the agency for a few days — and the Trump administration got a temporary win in its effort to set a new precedent for who the president can fire.
The chemical industry is evolving — and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (CPChem) is helping shape what comes next. Through innovation, transparency and a deep commitment to safety, the company is proving that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand.
President Trump on Monday took aim at cinema superstar Tom Hanks and praised the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after its alumni association reportedly canceled an award ceremony recognizing the Hollywood icon.
Why it matters: Hanks, who was praised by the graduate group for his decades of support for veterans and service members, aligned himself with former President Biden's campaign and came under conservative fire this year after portraying a Trump supporter on Saturday Night Live.
A budding golf league is bringing city-based golf franchises to San Diego and other American cities.
Why it matters: Grass League, a self-proclaimed "high-stakes" par-3 golf organization, is trying to make fast-paced, team golf mainstream.
Part of that effort involves the creation of the San Diego Munis.
The latest: The 11-franchise league recently received $2.75 million in funding to cover the cost of organizing live events and hiring a commissioner, among other things.
How it works: Each franchise is eligible to field a certain number of two-player teams at each Grass League event.
Anyone over the age of 18 can be on a team, regardless of whether they're a professional.
Louisiana has fewer local journalists than the U.S. average, according to an ambitious project aiming to illustrate "the stunning collapse in local reporting" as old business models falter and newsrooms scramble for sustainability.
Why it matters: Many American neighborhoods lack adequate news coverage for everything from school board meetings and elections to local sports and cultural events.
MAGA influencers are drawing repeated attention to violent attacks to elevate the issue of urban crime — and accuse mainstream media of under-covering shocking cases.
Shocking video of the fatal Aug. 22 knife attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a light-rail car in Charlotte, North Carolina, dominated weekend conversation on Trump-friendly social media.
McDonald's isn't just launching Extra Value Meals on Monday — it's betting cheaper combos will bring back diners battered by inflation.
Why it matters: The move is a high-stakes attempt to reverse traffic declines among low-income customers, who've cut visits at double-digit rates across the fast-food industry.
