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The European political establishment has had enough of Elon Musk

For Americans, Musk’s incessant commentary on European matters may be puzzling. For European leaders, it’s annoying—and troubling.

Elon Musk has never been shy about sharing his opinions to his 211 million followers on X. But for those who follow him—and those who get his posts pushed into their feeds on the app—the past few weeks have been more unusual than most. Musk, the South African–born, United States–based tech CEO, has posted a near-nonstop slew of missives targeting European leaders.

5 great Amazon Prime benefits you’re probably not using

Unlock all the Amazon Prime perks you didn’t know you have, from cheaper gas to addictive games.

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Amazon Prime membership costs aren’t getting any cheaper. My credit card just caught the brunt of the yearly auto-renewal.

L’Oréal’s new cosmetics counter device can predict your skin’s needs

The machine analyzes proteins from your skin in just a few minutes to guide your beauty purchases.

Choosing skincare products often comes down to a matter of trial and error.

8 simple ways to improve your life in 2025

Want to get a raise or improve your memory or become less negative? These easy steps can make big changes more likely to stick.

We all know that setting self-improvement goals in January is arbitrary. Nothing magical happens when the calendar flips to a new year. And yet, the idea that you can change habits or improve your circumstances is alluring. Which is why around 40% of people still set resolutions in January, even though only about 9% end up making the change they promised.

If you’re like me and like to use the new year as a time to think of ways to improve your life both inside and outside of work, here are eight ways to do it: 

You have enough subscriptions. It’s time to uncut the cord

My 2025 resolution: Return to the glory days of cable.

When I close my eyes and daydream about 2025, I envision a wondrous, carefree future.

Vermont is getting sued for its law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage

Vermont became the first state in the country to enact the law after it suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused over several decades by climate change.

Disney’s former head of innovation shares secrets for boosting your creativity

Author and former head of innovation at Disney Duncan Wardle says everyone can be creative in the right environment. Here’s how.

AI is changing the workplace, but there is one area in which it can’t (yet) compete with humans and that’s imagination. In fact, the latest Future of Jobs report from the World Economic Forum called creativity one of the most important skills for workers today. 

How to watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards live without cable, including free options

This year, comedian Nikki Glaser will be the first woman to host the show solo. Viewers can catch it on CBS or Paramount+, but cord-cutters may need a subscription.

It’s my favorite time of year: awards season, which celebrates the best of film and television from the past 12 months. Like many entertainment lovers, this Sunday I’ll be watching the Golden Globes for the fashion, the jokes, the critics’ picks—and of course, the winners, as the Golden Globe stats are a pretty good precursor to who will be taking home an Oscar two months from now.

‘This app saved our business’: Small businesses are bracing for a TikTok ban

If the ban goes into effect, TikTok estimates that small businesses on the platform would lose more than $1 billion in revenue in just one month.

As the clock ticks closer to a U.S. ban on TikTok, small businesses are bracing for the loss of an app that has, in many cases, proven vital for their success.

Find out who’s behind any phone number with this free lookup tool

The free resource helps you see the name associated with any number in seconds flat.

I don’t know about you, but practically every time my phone rings, my heart rate starts skyrocketing.