https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/603dbb9c817c79d6f5f9aa66/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ Siladitya Ray's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/29/elon-musks-x-posts-were-the-sites-most-liked-of-2024-and-they-were-all-about-donald-trump/ The four most-liked posts on X this year all came from the site’s billionaire owner Elon Musk and all were about President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting how Musk le... Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6769a17094f96a3e927b766a Sun, 29 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0500 2024-12-30T09:09:31-05:00 The four most-liked posts on X this year all came from the site’s billionaire owner Elon Musk and all were about President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting how Musk le... Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/24/fate-of-us-steels-sale-to-nippon-in-bidens-hands-after-oversight-committee-fails-to-reach-consensus/ Biden has 15 days to decide whether to approve the merger which both he and President-elect Donald Trump has expressed their opposition to. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_676a7486160ef150945a0798 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:53:11 -0500 2024-12-24T03:53:30-05:00 Biden has 15 days to decide whether to approve the merger which both he and President-elect Donald Trump has expressed their opposition to. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/23/biden-commutes-sentences-of-37-death-row-inmates-says-we-must-stop-using-death-penalty-at-federal-level/ President Joe Biden said, “In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.” Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6769414545a92a44bf381900 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:57:30 -0500 2024-12-23T08:50:40-05:00 President Joe Biden said, “In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.” Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/23/trump-says-us-should-take-ownership-of-greenland-and-threatens-to-takeover-panama-canal/ Trump’s calls for taking over the Panama Canal and Greenland come just days after he appeared to mock the Canadian Prime Minister on his social media platform. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_67692654ac0a0130149858b0 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:07:48 -0500 2024-12-23T08:47:23-05:00 Trump’s calls for taking over the Panama Canal and Greenland come just days after he appeared to mock the Canadian Prime Minister on his social media platform. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/20/malaysia-approves-us-firms-plan-to-restart-search-for-missing-mh370-plane/ MH370 went missing under unexplained circumstances nearly a decade ago and aside from a few pieces of debris, the aircraft’s remains are yet to be found. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_67652f32150d460c9742a8e7 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:02:17 -0500 2024-12-26T03:08:50-05:00 MH370 went missing under unexplained circumstances nearly a decade ago and aside from a few pieces of debris, the aircraft’s remains are yet to be found. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/19/gisele-pelicots-ex-husband-and-dozens-of-other-men-receive-prison-sentences-in-landmark-french-mass-rape-trial/ Pelicot’s husband admitted to drugging his ex-wife and inviting strangers from the internet to rape her while she was unconscious multiple times over a decade. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6763f6e274a44222043987c6 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:39:25 -0500 2024-12-20T11:13:40-05:00 Pelicot’s husband admitted to drugging his ex-wife and inviting strangers from the internet to rape her while she was unconscious multiple times over a decade. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/19/unionized-amazon-workers-to-begin-striking-across-multiple-us-warehouses/ The Teamsters union, which represents the striking workers, said Amazon had refused to come to the bargaining table to discuss better wages and work conditions. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6763c53574a44222043987b6 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:07:28 -0500 2024-12-20T11:13:40-05:00 The Teamsters union, which represents the striking workers, said Amazon had refused to come to the bargaining table to discuss better wages and work conditions. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/18/andrew-tate-can-have-34-million-seized-from-him-and-his-brother-over-unpaid-tax-uk-court-rules/ The controversial social media influencer lashed out at the court ruling in an X post, calling it a “coordinated attack” on him. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6762cb12a9a3c64d3de6acd5 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:19:52 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:54-05:00 The controversial social media influencer lashed out at the court ruling in an X post, calling it a “coordinated attack” on him. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/18/musk-says-congressional-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown-should-not-pass/ The billionaire, picked by Trump to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, described the 1,547-page bill as a “piece of pork.” Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6762b8232767394e262dc736 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:49 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:54-05:00 The billionaire, picked by Trump to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, described the 1,547-page bill as a “piece of pork.” Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/18/mega-millions-jackpot-prize-vaults-to-825-million-heres-what-a-winner-could-take-home-after-taxes/ The Mega Millions jackpot is now the fourth biggest lottery prize of the year so far. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_676278592767394e262dc72b Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:26:08 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:54-05:00 The Mega Millions jackpot is now the fourth biggest lottery prize of the year so far. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/18/nissan-shares-surge-23-after-report-of-merger-talks-with-honda/ The Japanese carmaking giants confirmed they are in talks for a closer collaboration with each other, but said no decision had been finalized. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_6762640f27e68d35eb31348e Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:59:21 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:54-05:00 The Japanese carmaking giants confirmed they are in talks for a closer collaboration with each other, but said no decision had been finalized. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/17/head-of-russias-nuclear-defense-forces-killed-in-a-bomb-blast-in-moscow/ The general, Igor Kirillov, had been accused of deploying “banned chemical weapons” on the battlefield by Ukraine. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_676151e074a44222043986f7 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:30:06 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:39-05:00 The general, Igor Kirillov, had been accused of deploying “banned chemical weapons” on the battlefield by Ukraine. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/17/15-year-old-female-student-identified-as-wisconsin-school-shooting-suspect-heres-what-we-know/ Madison Police identified 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow—who was known as Samantha—as the suspected shooter who police say died from a self-inflicted gunshot. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_676123d5e224db57c749c8c0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:16:45 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:40-05:00 Madison Police identified 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow—who was known as Samantha—as the suspected shooter who police say died from a self-inflicted gunshot. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/16/death-toll-mounts-could-reach-thousands-after-cyclone-chido-hits-french-territory-of-mayotte/ Local authorities said the cyclone, which made landfall with 140 mph, winds devastated several “shantytowns” across the island. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_67600c9d74a4422204398647 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:41:44 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:27-05:00 Local authorities said the cyclone, which made landfall with 140 mph, winds devastated several “shantytowns” across the island. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/16/amazon-ignored-warnings-about-speed-quotas-causing-worker-injuries-senate-panel-says/ According to the report, Amazon’s “speed and productivity requirements” for its warehouse workers were the primary cause of its higher-than-average number of workplace injuries. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_67603a4a68a7fb1b694dd7c5 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:39:08 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:27-05:00 According to the report, Amazon’s “speed and productivity requirements” for its warehouse workers were the primary cause of its higher-than-average number of workplace injuries. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/16/mitch-mcconnell-criticizes-right-wing-isolationists-says-trump-must-embrace-us-hard-power/ The op-ed urges Trump to embrace the U.S.’s “hard power” as he cites "inescapable reality" that America's competition with Russia and China is global. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675feb2874a4422204398639 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:01:05 -0500 2024-12-19T07:17:27-05:00 The op-ed urges Trump to embrace the U.S.’s “hard power” as he cites "inescapable reality" that America's competition with Russia and China is global. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/13/two-cats-die-after-consuming-recalled-raw-milk-la-health-authorities-suspect-they-contracted-bird-flu/ Health authorities again warned people about the risks of consuming unpasteurized milk. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675beacbade70622fc7d5f40 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:12:46 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:27-05:00 Health authorities again warned people about the risks of consuming unpasteurized milk. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/13/astro-bot-wins-top-prize-witcher-4-and-naughty-dogs-new-game-revealed-biggest-moments-from-the-game-awards/ PlayStation’s 3D platformer Astro Bot won the “Game of the Year” prize amid a string of new game reveals and announcements at the Game Awards on Thursday night. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675bc75ae6e2c9784ce5d19d Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:41:37 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:27-05:00 PlayStation’s 3D platformer Astro Bot won the “Game of the Year” prize amid a string of new game reveals and announcements at the Game Awards on Thursday night. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/12/biden-grants-clemency-to-nearly-1500-people/ The clemency mostly covers convicts who were released from prisons and placed under home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675adc918451ee50b721f7ed Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:01:39 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:11-05:00 The clemency mostly covers convicts who were released from prisons and placed under home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/12/new-zealand-overturns-candace-owens-visa-denial-minister-cites-importance-of-free-speech/ The conservative pundit was denied entry into New Zealand and Australia last month due to her controversial comments about the Holocaust and Muslims. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675ab7ad4c219812ff010662 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:23:07 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:12-05:00 The conservative pundit was denied entry into New Zealand and Australia last month due to her controversial comments about the Holocaust and Muslims. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/12/meta-donates-1-million-to-trumps-inaugural-fund-weeks-after-ceo-zuckerberg-met-president-elect/ The tech giant’s donation to Trump’s inaugural fund comes two weeks after its CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675a8e3824d18d52ef46d7dd Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:20:56 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:11-05:00 The tech giant’s donation to Trump’s inaugural fund comes two weeks after its CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/11/california-authorities-investigating-suspected-bird-flu-case-linked-to-consuming-raw-milk-heres-what-to-know/ State officials are investigating a possible link after a child experienced symptoms of the illness after consuming raw milk. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675967a6292902074f512af5 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:26:34 -0500 2024-12-19T07:14:58-05:00 State officials are investigating a possible link after a child experienced symptoms of the illness after consuming raw milk. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/11/mega-millions-jackpot-soars-to-670-million-heres-how-much-a-winner-could-take-home-after-taxes/ The next draw for the Mega Millions jackpot is set for Friday, with the fifth-biggest lottery prize of the year at stake. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_675942c64dec5e58bda37c66 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:51:08 -0500 2024-12-19T07:14:58-05:00 The next draw for the Mega Millions jackpot is set for Friday, with the fifth-biggest lottery prize of the year at stake. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/11/federal-judge-cancels-sale-of-infowars-to-the-onion/ The judge criticized the auction process that led to the sale and said it “left a lot of money on the table,” for families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_67592b2131e1a2572daa302b Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:05:58 -0500 2024-12-19T07:14:58-05:00 The judge criticized the auction process that led to the sale and said it “left a lot of money on the table,” for families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/12/10/fast-spreading-wildfire-in-malibu-triples-in-size-rapidly-mandatory-evacuations-ordered-photos/ The Franklin Fire has grown to cover 1,822 acres of area in Los Angeles County as nearly 6,000 residents of Malibu were ordered to evacuate. Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/ content_67583741c0456f05213f0ee7 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:08:17 -0500 2024-12-19T07:14:37-05:00 The Franklin Fire has grown to cover 1,822 acres of area in Los Angeles County as nearly 6,000 residents of Malibu were ordered to evacuate. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline