BP buys $100 million worth of Tesla chargers

Elon Musk is calling for the dismissal of Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney. Musk criticized Iger for the decision to remove advertisements from his social media platform, calling for Iger to be fired immediately. Disney stopped advertising on Musk's platform after he endorsed an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory. Musk has faced backlash for promoting hate speech and conspiracy theories on his platform, leading to a decline in major advertising partners and financial struggles for his company. Despite this, Musk has shifted blame onto the advertisers rather than taking personal responsibility.

The University of Pennsylvania's board of trustees is having an emergency meeting today in response to the criticism received by school president Liz Magill following her performance at a House hearing earlier this week. The meeting was scheduled last-minute and is currently taking place virtually. This meeting has been arranged quickly due to the intense pressure faced by Magill after the hearing. It is uncertain whether this meeting will affect Magill's future at the university. The situation is still developing and updates will be provided.

Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2023, surpassing Barbie and King Charles III. The magazine praised Swift for her ability to bring hope to people around the world during difficult times. Swift expressed her pride and happiness in receiving this recognition and discussed her relationship with Travis Kelce. Additionally, Swift's "Eras Tour" was a major success, grossing $2.2 billion in North American ticket sales and becoming StubHub's biggest tour in its history. She also broke her own Spotify record by becoming the most-streamed artist in a single day.

Not all countries have experienced the same recovery from the effects of the pandemic. The US economy has shown strong growth, outperforming other advanced economies such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada. Energy prices, fiscal and monetary policy, and China's economic slowdown have contributed to the diverging paths of these economies. The US has benefited from lower inflation, generous government support, and shifting consumption patterns, allowing consumers to continue spending despite rising prices. However, the US economy is expected to slow down in the final months of the year as pandemic savings decline and borrowing costs remain high. Meanwhile, China's economic recovery has faltered due to weak consumer spending, a slump in real estate, and muted global demand for its goods. Government spending and improving retail sales may provide some boost, but the property downturn and weakening exports will continue to hinder growth.