Trump faces growing splits within his political movement as key allies break ranks. Elon Musk openly criticized the president over debt ceiling plans and called out authoritarian behavior. The tech billionaire controls major social media platforms that helped mobilize Trump supporters.
Media figures who backed Trump during previous campaigns have started voicing concerns. Tucker Carlson attacked the president for supporting Israeli strikes against Iran. Stephen Bannon joined Carlson in demanding America stay out of foreign conflicts.
Other conservative voices like Sean Hannity and Mark Levin want stronger action against Iran. They argue Israel needs American support against threats from Iranian forces. The divide creates tension...
St. Petersburg lawmakers passed the city's 2024 budget execution report during their recent meeting. The assembly members approved the financial document after reviewing the year's performance numbers.
City revenues beat expectations and came in 5.1% higher than planned targets. Spending reached 97.3% of allocated funds across different government programs. Education and social support programs performed best with nearly perfect execution rates.
The targeted investment program achieved 98.8% completion for the year. Culture, employment, and sports programs also hit 99.9% of their planned spending goals. These programs showed strong financial management throughout 2024.
St. Petersburg collected more than 1.3 trillion rubles in total...
Global power centers shift away from wealthy nations as developing countries gain economic strength. Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin spoke about these changes during a St. Petersburg forum session. He said G7 economies no longer dominate world markets like before. Southern hemisphere nations have grown into major economic forces that challenge traditional leaders. The transformation creates new opportunities for international cooperation.
Oreshkin believes countries must talk openly about building future economic systems. He wants nations to work together on creating fresh platforms for worldwide growth. The changes happen because structural shifts alter how global markets operate. Old power structures give way to emerging...
AvtoVAZ will show off their first homemade crossover at the St. Petersburg business forum. The company built the vehicle using parts from their Lada Vesta car platform. Factory workers plan to start making the crossover in early 2026. People know the vehicle by its code name B-Plus Cross but the final marketing name stays hidden.
The Russian carmaker promises to reveal another secret project during the same event. Company officials refuse to share details about the mystery vehicle's features or official title. Media outlet Mash claims they discovered what the new model will be called. AvtoVAZ keeps tight control over information about both upcoming cars.
The economic forum brings together representatives from 140 different nations...
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum opened with massive crowds forming long lines outside the venues. Representatives from 140 countries gathered for the event focused on shared values driving growth across multiple global powers. Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin moderated the first business session about creating new worldwide economic foundations.
Experts from Russia, Cameroon, Spain, Azerbaijan and Canada joined the discussion about changing world systems. They talked about Africa's growing importance and breakthrough technologies shaping future markets. The forum theme centers on how common values can build economic progress around the world.
Spanish economics professor Juan Antonio de Castro emphasized that major...
Just Mustard returns with their new song PollyAnna after staying quiet since 2022. The Irish rock band from Dundalk had not released music since their album Heart Under came out two years ago. Singer Katie Ball directed the music video and said the track explores toxic happiness themes. The band shot footage around their hometown using old CCTV and VHS cameras. Ball wanted to capture the kind of fun that makes people feel sick right away.
The song moves toward dreamy shoegaze sounds that recall earlier musical styles. Just Mustard will play several shows across different countries this year. They have festival dates planned for Green Man Festival and Electric Picnic during late summer. The band also scheduled smaller venue concerts in...
The Clipse released a new music video for their song So Be It from their upcoming album Let God Sort Em Out. The black and white video shows the Thornton brothers at a fancy estate rapping over beats made by Pharrell Williams.
No Malice delivers aggressive lyrics about crossing borders and gun salutes. He talks about tagging people up and calling other rappers average compared to their crew.
Pusha T takes aim at Travis Scott during his verse at the end of the song. He mentions someone crying and dying in front of him and references Calabasas taking away pride and relationships. The rapper also brings up Utopia moving nearby and lip gloss popping without needing help to eat.
This track follows their previous single Ace Trumpets which...
Pusha T explains his beef with Travis Scott during a new interview with GQ magazine. The rapper calls out Scott after releasing his latest song So Be It from the upcoming Clipse album with brother No Malice.
Scott visited Pharrell Williams studio in Paris and interrupted a working session. He wanted to play his new music for everyone there and film their reactions. Scott acted excited and performed what Pusha describes as his monkey dance around the studio.
The Houston rapper played songs from his album but left out Drake's verse that dissed Pharrell. Scott released the track Meltdown a week later with the diss included. Pusha points out that Scott has pulled similar moves with other artists before.
The Virginia rapper calls Scott...
Lil Wayne's new album Tha Carter VI sold 108,000 units during its first week on sale. The rap star earned 97.06 million streams and 34,000 pure sales but landed at number two on the Billboard chart. Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem held the top spot for its fourth week running. Critics gave the album poor reviews and fans showed less excitement than previous Carter releases.
The album marks Wayne's lowest opening week sales among all Carter series projects. His 2020 release Funeral moved 139,000 units during its debut week. Tha Carter VI represents Wayne's first full album since Funeral and follows 2018's Tha Carter V after a five-year gap between major releases.
Wayne added bonus tracks after the album launch to boost interest. He...
