Republican candidates losing primaries backed by Trump

Three Republican candidates backed by former President Donald Trump lost their primaries, showing a shift in support within the party.

Drake's sports betting losses

Drake has been on a losing streak with his sports bets, losing big money on the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Mavericks, contributing to the 'Drake Curse' superstition.

Criticism of Republican Supporters of Donald Trump

Governor Josh Shapiro criticizes Republican supporters of former President Donald Trump, calling them weak for continuing to follow him despite multiple losses in Pennsylvania and across the country.

Kate Beckinsale's Response to Criticism on Social Media

Actress Kate Beckinsale responds to criticism about her appearance on social media by sharing personal struggles and losses she has experienced, including the recent death of her stepfather, hospitalization, and health issues.

Trump Media & Technology Group and Truth Social Platform

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) reported substantial early losses but remains optimistic about the long-term success of its Truth Social platform. The losses were inflated by one-time expenses related to the merger, and the company aims to prioritize growth over immediate profits by investing in user acquisition and technological innovation.

Donald Trump's Ownership in Trump Media

Former President Donald Trump secures additional $1.6 billion worth of shares in Trump Media, bringing his total ownership to over $5.2 billion. The value of shares is currently 'paper wealth.' Trump's ownership now close to two-thirds of the company's outstanding shares.

Russian Losses in Ukraine Conflict

Russia has suffered significant losses in Ukraine, with approximately 450,000 soldiers and 3,000 tanks lost, according to a UK tally. The casualties include deaths, injuries, desertions, and destruction of military equipment.

Ford's Electric Vehicle Division Losses

Ford's EV division faced significant losses in the first quarter of 2024, with $1.3 billion lost and a further expected loss of $5 billion on the Model e by the end of the year. Sales plunged by 20%, revenue dropped by 84%, and research and development costs added to the losses. The company aims to make EV pricing cover production costs within the next 12 months.

Truth Social Goes Public

Former President Donald Trump's social media company, Truth Social, went public, providing him with a financial boost. However, the company's fundamentals do not justify the stock price, with low revenue and high losses. Analysts predict the stock price could plummet if Trump sells his shares or if he loses his bid to retake the White House.

Organized Retail Crime Laws

Kansas legislature passed a bill to classify organized retail crime as a felony offense, with varying sentences based on the value of stolen merchandise. Other states have enacted similar laws to combat retail theft. The National Retail Federation reported a significant amount of losses due to organized retail crime in 2022.

State Tax Incentives for Hollywood

Hollywood has received $25 billion in state tax incentives, but studies show that states are seeing minimal returns on their investment, sometimes less than 20 cents on every dollar given away. Some states faced severe losses due to failed projects, leading to cuts in essential services like police and fire departments.

Truth Social's Financial Situation and Trump's Potential Gain

Digital World Acquisition Corp shareholders align with Truth Social, despite $49 million in losses. Draws parallels to tech giants like Twitter and Amazon that were unprofitable at their start. Truth Social aims to segment social media like TV and radio. Trump faces challenges using potential $3 billion gain to appeal New York judgment.