Russia Plans to Respond to Drone Attack, Trump Says After Call With Putin

Tesla's stock took a nosedive this week, plummeting 14.2% in a single day and erasing a staggering $152 billion from the company's value. The drop coincided with a very public spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who used to be political allies but are now trading barbs on social media. Musk's personal net worth also took a hit, shrinking by nearly $8.7 billion.

A heated public spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump is putting $22 billion worth of SpaceX government contracts at risk. Trump has threatened to slash subsidies for Musk’s ventures, while Musk initially warned he might decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft—only to walk back the threat later. The clash comes as U.S. space programs face potential budget cuts, and competitors like Boeing and Amazon are poised to capitalize on the instability.

Labour leader Keir Starmer is celebrating a surprising victory in the Hamilton byelection for the Scottish parliament, marking a significant win for the party. While Labour took the seat, Reform UK also made a strong showing, snagging third place with 26% of the vote—a result that adds an interesting twist to the political landscape.

A BBC investigation reveals a shocking breakdown in the justice system—over 30,000 criminal cases in England and Wales were dropped in just four years because police lost or mishandled critical evidence. That’s thousands of victims denied closure and potentially dangerous offenders walking free due to avoidable errors.

Adam Bingle, an Ontario worker, is feeling the pinch of Trump’s trade war in his daily life. Rising costs are making it harder to afford basics, and he’s also anxious about job security. It’s a double whammy—higher prices and the fear of losing income—that’s leaving him and others like him in a tough spot.

Editor’s Note: Trade wars aren’t just political headlines—they hit people where it hurts. For workers like Adam, tariffs and trade tensions mean real struggles: tighter budgets and shaky job prospects. This story puts a human face on how global policies trickle down to kitchen-table worries.