The president started his second term fast and furious with a flurry of activity – much of it legally dubious – but analysts say the honeymoon is over Before the TV cameras on Wednesday, top cabinet officials took turns drenching Donald Trump with praise that some critics found evocative of politics in North Korea The national security adviser was about to be ousted Opinion polls told of a president whose unpopularity is historic After a hundred days in which Trump at times appeared invincible, political gravity is exerting itself. A majority of Americans regard him as both a failure and a would-be dictator. From the courts to the streets, from law offices to college campuses, revolt is swelling. Republicans are eyeing next year’s midterm elections with nervousness. Read more“The honeymoon is over,” said John Zogby not succeeding with much of it and overplaying his hand At the end of the 100 days his polling numbers reflect an unsuccessful quarter Trump took office on 20 January with huge political capital He had beaten his election rival Kamala Harris in every swing state and won the national popular vote for the first time Tech billionaires and media moguls came to his Mar-a-Lago estate to kiss the ring Michael Steele former chair of the Republican National Committee you do it at different times and levels and places and you wind up creating 100 rabbit holes at one time People are stuck trying to figure out which is the most important rabbit hole to go down which Trump dubbed “liberation day” as he announced sweeping global tariffs His haphazard trade war rattled allies and wiped trillions of dollars off the stock market Only fears of a bond market catastrophe spooked him into hitting the pause button But he left in place tariffs on China as high as 145% and Beijing has refused to blink Elon Musks raises his cap during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday in which attenders heaped praise on Donald Trump Photograph: Ken Cedeno-Pool/CNP/Zuma Press Wire/Rex/ShutterstockThe chaos has shaken the faith of Trump voters who felt that he would at least deliver economic competence and guarantee the bottom line Food prices are rising and tariffs are expected to disrupt supply chains soon leading to empty shelves reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic On Wednesday Trump admitted children might “have two dolls instead of 30 dolls” at Christmas and sought to blame his predecessor Joe Biden Meanwhile Musk has sown further discord Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs The social security welfare system has reportedly been hit by regional office closures website crashes and some recipients being declared dead Yet Doge looks set to fall well short of its $1tn target in savings and Musk is preparing to step away Trump is even losing public backing on his signature issue of immigration He sent troops to the border and expanded deportation targets leading to a steep drop in illegal border crossings But efforts to use the Alien Enemies Act for rapid deportations have faced legal challenges and concerns about due process The aggressive enforcement led to the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García a Maryland man with protected legal status The supreme court ordered the administration to facilitate his return but Trump has refused Trump promised to swiftly end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza but both conflicts continue. His national security adviser, Mike Waltz, mistakenly added a journalist to a sensitive Signal chat discussing military operations. On Thursday it emerged that Waltz would leave his post and be nominated as US ambassador to the UN instead Trump vowed to be a “dictator” on “day one” but his pretensions to authoritarianism have been undercut by the ineptitude that derailed his first term and led to a crushing defeat in 2020 He has the lowest approval rating at the 100-day mark of any president in the past 80 years According to a poll published by the Washington Post newspaper and ABC News only 39% of Americans approve of how Trump is conducting his presidency About 64% of respondents said he was “going too far” in his efforts to expand presidential powers Free newsletterA deep dive into the policies controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration Another survey by the Decision Desk HQ survey showed 44% approval and 56% disapproval It also found that 64% of respondents said tariffs hurt consumers The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) thinktank found that 52% agreed Trump was “a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy” Opposition is manifesting itself in myriad ways and cutting Trump down to size About 50 of his executive orders have been partially or fully blocked by courts according to a count by the Associated Press Protesters at a May Day rally in Washington DC call for the return of the wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego García from El Salvador Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPAAnti-Trump demonstrations are growing in scale and frequency in cities and towns across the country Democrats are holding raucous town halls in traditional Republican territory After initially buckling under Trump’s “days of thunder” non-profits and universities have found a spine and are feeding off one another’s resolve Political commentators sense that the momentum is shifting Charlie Sykes, a conservative author and broadcaster, said: “What Trump had going for him was he created this sense that he was an irresistible force, that resistance was futile, that everyone had to accommodate his whims and his agenda. Read more“But now you’re seeing the supreme court pushing back on him the markets expressing alarm and his poll numbers going south The shock and awe which seemed irresistible for so long now seems to be encountering much more resistance.” Trump is not the first president to feel the pinch of political gravity. Biden started positively but saw his approval rating dip below 50% for the first time in August 2021, following the botched US military withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to an NBC News poll, He never recovered A sustained backlash against Trump could become a threat to Republicans who, while more devoutly loyal than ever, have to worry about their seats in Congress in the midterm elections in November 2026 Historically the party that holds the White House tends to suffer losses in the midterms Republicans currently hold a narrow 220-213 majority in the House of Representatives Patrick Gaspard a former official in the Barack Obama administration said: “I would not judge this presidency to be a success More likely than not we’ll begin to see Republicans whose names are on the ballot in 2026 slowly but clearly moving away from this agenda It’s very clear that many Trump voters already have buyer’s remorse.” Meta develops infrastructure all across the globe to transport information and content for the billions of people using our services around the world At the core of this infrastructure are aggregation points – like data centers – and the digital cables that connect them Subsea cables – the unseen digital highways of the internet – are critical for Meta to serve people wherever they are in the world more than 95% of the world’s intercontinental traffic goes through subsea cables Learn more about Meta’s work on these engineering feats The Meta Tech Podcast is a podcast where we highlight the work Meta’s engineers are doing at every level – from low-level frameworks to end-user features Engineering at Meta is a technical news resource for engineers interested in how we solve large-scale technical challenges at Meta To help personalize content, tailor and measure ads and provide a safer experience, we use cookies. 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Learn more, including about available controls: Cookie Policy Sales of Tesla electric vehicles have plunged again in the month of April down 75 per cent from the year earlier period to just 500 for the month The sales fall affected both the Model Y electric SUV ahead of the local launch of the much anticipated refresh model The data released on Monday by the Electric Vehicle Council shows that just 280 Model Ys were delivered in Australian in April In the same month a year earlier there were 1166 Model Ys and 911 Model 3s A fall in the deliveries of the Model Y might have been expected given that many consumers are waiting for the new version of the Model Y but Tesla has also been trying to move old stock with discounts of up to $9,000 affecting both the Model Y and the Model 3 suggest that other factors are at play – and the consumer pushback against CEO Elon Musk because of his work with US president Donald Trump and his promotion of far right political causes the Tesla EVs will not figure in the top five EVs in terms of sales trailing behind the likes of the BYD Sealion 7 final figures show Tesla ranked 7th and 8th for the month in individual models See: EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead The EVC data shows that for the year to date Tesla sales are down 62 per cent for the first four months of the year to a total of 5,660 compared to 14,866 in the first four months of 2024 Total sales for the first four months of the year are up 32 per cent to 591 after a rocky start to the year with 124 sold in April and 369 in the year to date The Polestar 2 has also seen a slight rebound in April although that remains 60 per cent below the same period a year earlier See also: Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2025 Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review Input your search keywords and press Enter Live lobster prices have dropped off a cliff and buyers do not want to catch a falling knife Click here for trial access to our US wholesale seafood pricing platform where you can find proprietary assessments for farmed salmon and octopus with more soon on the way [...] Sign up for a trial to have access to our articles Please check your inbox to reset your password securely and easily Contact the authors [email protected], [email protected] and the latest news from around the seafood world straight to your inbox Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Undercurrent News Nonprofit Clean Up The Lake  is hosting their inaugural Polar Plunge - no wetsuits or SCUBA gear Nonprofit Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) is hosting their inaugural Polar Plunge - no wetsuits or SCUBA gear May 10 at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe and the plunge is to take place at 10:00 a.m Participating plungers will be trying to raise funds and awareness for CUTL who focuses on removing underwater litter from Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area lakes Anyone who wants to participate is encouraged to register in advance The first fifty sign-ups will receive a custom embroidered beach towel in commemoration of the event For more information, or to sing up, check out the Polar Plunge page on the Clean Up The Lake website. 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Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Crude oil prices plunged to a multi-year low following OPEC+’s decision to accelerate production hikes for June Brent futures slumped as much as 4.6% to $58.50 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate futures dropped nearly 5% to $55.53 per barrel at a point both at their lowest levels since February 2021 eight OPEC+ members agreed to raise output by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) next month extending the group’s ongoing plan to unwind production cuts that began in April The cumulative increase will reach 957,000 bpd in June further weighing on prices already pressured by deteriorating global trade conditions which accounts for around 40% of global oil supply has jointly reduced production by approximately 2.2 million bpd in 2023 The quicker-than-expected phased rollback began with a 135,000 bpd increase in April The acceleration is seen as a punitive measure against members which failed to comply with agreed production quotas with Kazakhstan and Iraq identified as recent overproducers “The gradual increases may be paused or reversed subject to evolving market conditions This flexibility will allow the group to continue to support oil market stability,” OPEC+ said in a statement on Saturday “The eight OPEC+ countries also noted that this measure will provide an opportunity for the participating countries to accelerate their compensation.” The group’s next meeting is scheduled for 1 June Crude prices have been sliding throughout the year The decline has been driven in part by US President Donald Trump’s pro-drilling stance The downtrend intensified after Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs in early April OPEC+’s increased output has added to bearish sentiment in fossil fuel markets Analysts now view crude as primarily a demand-driven market “The outlook is more demand driven at the moment because the Saudis have effectively taken their hands off the wheel when it comes to supply,” Kyle Rodda senior market analyst at Capital.com Australia “Now that it's gone and OPEC+ is going to crank up production any rebound in prices will be down to an improvement in growth conditions — which in the immediate future is all tied to US trade policy.” Crude prices fell more than 7% last week—the largest weekly decline in a month—due to weakening demand outlooks amid the ongoing US-China trade war Recent economic data from the world’s two largest economies have highlighted worsening conditions due to the impact of high tariffs The US economy contracted in the first quarter while labour market indicators pointed to a slowdown manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level in 16 months Oil traders are now closely watching the development of trade relations between Washington and Beijing Trump indicated he may lower tariffs on China “at some point” China said it was assessing the potential for trade negotiations with the US “The US has recently sent messages to China through relevant parties hoping to start talks with China,” the Ministry of Commerce said American carmaker Tesla is now suffering at the hands of a global rebuke of its CEO’s politics with sales plunging once again across Europe during the month of April Each national dataset is telling a similar story: Consumers have had enough of Elon Musk’s politics and those of the US President Donald Trump whom Musk spent $US290 million to usher into office The wait and the retooling for the refreshed Model Y only tells part of the story Tesla’s new car sales dropped off a cliff again in April down 80.7 per cent from the same month a year ago to their lowest levels since October 2022 Sales in the Netherlands for April were down 73.8 per cent where Tesla has been particularly dominant thanks to the country’s pro-EV policies sales dropped over 55 per cent from the previous month and were down 31 per cent from the same month a year earlier And this was despite fully electric vehicles accounting for 97 per cent of all new car sales in Norway for the month of April even as sales of fully electric cars rose 28 per cent across “much of Europe” over the first quarter Tesla has also suffered in Australia, with sales down 75 per cent for April Unsurprisingly, these national statistics were reflected in Tesla’s own financials, with the company reporting in the back half of April that it had suffered a 71 per cent fall in first quarter net income compared to the same period a year earlier Musk told investors that he intended to dedicate more time to Tesla and would only spend a day or two a week working for the Trump administration He admitted for the first time that EV sales had been impacted by the response to his role with Trump although he insisted it was essential for the future of the country Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012 His preferred mode of transport is his feet was meant to land on Venus in the 1970s but it never made it out of orbit because of a rocket malfunction A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is expected to soon plunge uncontrolled back to Earth. It’s too early to know where the half-ton mass of metal might come down or how much of it will survive re-entry, according to space debris-tracking experts. Dutch scientist Marco Langbroek predicts the failed spacecraft will re-enter about 10 May. He estimates it will come crashing in at 150mph (242km/h), if it remains intact. “While not without risk, we should not be too worried,” Langbroek said in an email. The object is relatively small and, even if it doesn’t break apart, “the risk is similar to that of a random meteorite fall, several of which happen each year. You run a bigger risk of getting hit by lightning in your lifetime,” he said. Read moreThe chance of the spacecraft actually hitting someone or something is small The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 in 1972 But it never made it out of Earth orbit because of a rocket malfunction Most of it came tumbling down within a decade But Langbroek and others believe the landing capsule itself — a spherical object about 3ft (1 metre) in diameter — has been circling the world in a highly elliptical orbit for the past 53 years It’s quite possible that the 1,000lb-plus (nearly 500kg) spacecraft will survive re-entry It was built to withstand a descent through the carbon dioxide-thick atmosphere of Venus said Langbroek of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands Experts doubt the parachute system would work after so many years The heat shield may also be compromised after so long in orbit It would be better if the heat shield fails which would cause the spacecraft to burn up during its dive through the atmosphere Jonathan McDowell at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics said in an email “it’ll re-enter intact and you have a half-ton metal object falling from the sky” The spacecraft could re-enter anywhere between 51.7 degrees north and south latitude or as far north as London and Edmonton in Alberta almost all the way down to South America’s Cape Horn “chances are good it will indeed end up in some ocean” In 2022, a Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth and in 2018 the Tiangong-1 space station re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere over the south Pacific after an uncontrolled re-entry. according to IQVIA data provided by analysts Zepbound recorded nearly 339,000 prescriptions for the week ending April 18 overtaking Novo's obesity drug by more than 127,000.Lilly said it had captured about 53.3% of the U.S IQVIA data suggested Lilly's current share was closer to 62%.Leerink analyst David Risinger said CVS's coverage decision will "hurt Zepbound's growth momentum," although Lilly will maintain a leading market share as Zepbound has been shown to be a more effective drug than Wegovy."I would assume that Lilly will fortify its relationships with other major PBMs," he said.The chart shows U.S prescriptions for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound over a six month period (august 2024 to January 2025).Sales of diabetes drug Mounjaro were $3.84 billion exceeding analysts' estimates of $3.80 billion Mounjaro is also the brand name used for weight loss outside the U.S.Lilly cut its full-year adjusted profit forecast to between $20.78 and $22.28 per share from its previous view of $22.50 to $24.00 per share Lilly earned $3.34 per share for the quarter topping analysts' estimates by 32 cents.Total revenue for the period was $12.73 billion above Wall Street expectations of $12.67 billion.Reporting by Bhanvi Satija in Bengaluru and Patrick Wingrove in New York; Editing by Anil D'Silva and Bill Berkrot Bhanvi Satija reports on pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare industry in the United States. 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Giulia Carbonaro is a Newsweek reporter based in London She has previously extensively covered U.S Giulia joined Newsweek in 2022 from CGTN Europe and had previously worked at the European Central Bank She is a graduate in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations from Università degli Studi di Cagliari You can get in touch with Giulia by emailing: g.carbonaro@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content After the dust settled on the pandemic buying frenzy which massively inflated home prices in the city as home prices are down 6.9 percent from their peak in June 2022 and trending down fast," Gerli said in a recent YouTube video Newsweek contacted Phoenix Realtors for comment by email on Thursday outside standard office hours But the city has been experiencing a price correction in recent years, as demand slowed significantly with return-to-office orders and buying properties in the city became unaffordable for many—especially locals as pandemic investors and snowbirds sell out," Gerli wrote on X on Tuesday A fall in prices could help aspiring buyers home values in the Phoenix metropolitan area were down 1.3 percent in March compared to a year earlier and 0.46 percent from February They were also down 7.4 percent from their June 2022 peak ($452,466 versus $491,960) "Phoenix is already starting to experience a housing market correction," Gerli said in the YouTube video this correction is going to accelerate over the next 12 months due to a massive pileup of inventory and supply on the market that is now causing sellers to freak out." There are 18,701 homes for sale in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area Reventure data shows—the highest inventory since 2017 This massive growth in supply means there is a sell-off of homes in the city and it's actually going to get a lot more affordable for you as a buyer A declining housing market is going to be bad for some people," Gerli said "But it's going to be good for other people particularly homebuyers who have been saving up over the last five years." "You are finally going to start to get opportunities to buy a house where values are getting cheaper and you're going to have a lot of selection," he continued Sellers may have a hard time recognizing that their homes are not as valuable as they were a few years ago especially if they bought them during the pandemic frenzy and are trying to recoup that cost Many are still trying to sell their homes for a much higher price tag than buyers are willing to pay "The reason the Phoenix market is nose-diving is because we're seeing a sell-off like we haven't seen since the 2008 crash That was the last time in Phoenix that we saw this many sellers starting to come to market," Gerli said "New listings are up 20 percent year over year and buyer demand is basically still nonexistent," he continued "It's almost as if the buyers have developed such a fatigue on the housing market in Phoenix that they're just not that excited to get back into the market." Home sales across the Phoenix metro area in March totaled 6,400 down 20 percent from the long-term norm though slightly up from a year earlier They were also down "by a mammoth 35 percent from the pandemic peak," Gerli wrote on X that sold for $431,000 in September 2022 (above the listed price of $415,000) is now in foreclosure and is being auctioned off with an estimated value of $289,500 recently told ABC15: "The market is feeling softer and softer with many properly priced homes sitting unsold and with very few showings." the community initiatives director with the Maricopa Association of Governments in Phoenix told KTAR that the city remained unaffordable for many: "We're seeing older adults experiencing homelessness at a far greater rate here in Maricopa County than we see elsewhere in the country And that's a trend that's been going on for a long time." The Phoenix housing market is set to be much more in favor of buyers in the coming months, even as mortgage rates linger around the 7 percent mark But Gerli advised prospective buyers to be patient "You have no pressure to buy right now," he said on YouTube things will continue to get better for you as a buyer in Phoenix." home prices are 18 percent overvalued in Phoenix today compared to the long-term road "So that's a good barometer of how much prices could correct," he wrote on X "A 20 percent correction in the Phoenix housing market is definitely within the realm of possibility if the inventory levels keep growing Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. It comes as some protest against Elon Musk’s political views I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Tesla sales in some European markets fell sharply in April, in an acceleration of a trend seen since the beginning of the year for Elon Musk's EV brand. It comes as Europeans buy more Chinese cars and some protest against his political views. Tesla's new car sales in April fell by 80.7% in Sweden, national data showed on Friday, a day after Denmark recorded a 67.2% drop in Tesla sales and France reported a 59.4% fall, its fourth straight month of sales contraction. In Sweden, this was the lowest figure since October 2022, when 43 new Teslas were registered, data from Mobility Sweden showed. The group's European sales dropped 28.2% in March as it faces a number of challenges in the continent. Tesla is facing increased competition from traditional automaker rivals, while new Chinese entrants are launching new and often cheaper EVs. Musk's embrace of far-right politics in Europe has also led to protests against the billionaire CEO and the company, as well as vandalism at its showrooms and charging stations across the U.S. and Europe. Other European countries, including Italy and Norway, will release April car sales data on Friday. On Thursday Tesla rushed to defend its chief executive, Elon Musk, assuring he had the board's confidence amid rising investor worries about his prolonged absences, polarizing politics and the EV maker's plunging sales and profit. The board reacted after a Wall Street Journal report that it had considered replacing Musk, which board chair Robyn Denholm denied. Denholm herself has taken heat for her high compensation and perceived failures to hold Musk accountable to shareholders. The latest Musk drama underscores the unique dilemma Tesla's board faces in managing him as he oversees five other companies and, more recently, has focused primarily on advising Republican U.S. President Donald Trump - alienating Tesla's politically liberal customer base. Denholm seemed to address the Musk faithful as she denied the Journal report, saying the board was "highly confident" he could execute "the exciting growth plan ahead." Company insiders have suggested to Musk for years that he replace himself in a different way - by hiring a top executive as a day-to-day manager while Musk continues as more of a figurehead, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Other Musk companies operate that way, most notably rocket-maker SpaceX, where Gwynne Shotwell serves as president and COO. Musk has consistently refused to do the same at Tesla, the two people said. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures while wearing a cap with the words ‘Gulf of America’ as he attends a cabinet meeting held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve The S&P 500 sank 2.4 percent in another wipeout That yanked the index that’s at the center of many 401(k) accounts 16 percent below its record set two months ago The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 971 points while losses for Tesla and Nvidia helped drag the Nasdaq composite down 2.6 percent dollar also sank as prices retreated across U.S It’s an unusual move because Treasurys and the dollar have historically strengthened during episodes of nervousness it’s policies directly from Washington that are causing the fear and potentially weakening their reputations as some of the world’s safest investments READ MORE: S&P 500 sinks as tech stocks fall amid thickening fog of Trump’s trade war Trump continued his tough talk on global trade as economists and investors continue to say his stiff proposed tariffs could cause a recession if they’re not rolled back talks last week with Japan failed to reach a quick deal that could lower tariffs and protect the economy and they’re seen as a “test case,” according to Thierry Wizman “The golden rule of negotiating and success: He who has the gold makes the rules,” Trump said in all capitalized letters on his Truth Social Network He also said that “the businessmen who criticize tariffs are bad at business but really bad at politics,” likewise in all caps which has also been keeping up its rhetoric China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States “at the expense of China’s interest” as Japan South Korea and others try to negotiate agreements WATCH: Trump criticizes Powell over interest rates, suggests he can remove Fed chair China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner,” China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement Also hanging over the market are worries about Trump’s anger at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Trump last week criticized Powell again for not cutting interest rates sooner to give the economy more juice The Fed has been resistant to lowering rates too quickly because it does not want to allow inflation to reaccelerate after slowing nearly all the way down to its 2 percent goal from more than 9 percent three years ago Trump talked Monday about a slowdown for the U.S A move by Trump to fire Powell would likely send a bolt of fear through financial markets the bigger worry would be that a less independent Fed would be less effective at keeping inflation under control the United States’ reputation as the world’s safest place to keep cash All the uncertainty striking pillars at the center of financial markets means some investors say they’re having to rethink the fundamentals of how to invest “We can no longer extrapolate from past trends or rely on long-term assumptions to anchor portfolios,” strategists at BlackRock Investment Institute said in a report “The distinction between tactical and strategic asset allocation is blurred we need to constantly reassess the long-term trajectory and be dynamic with asset allocation as we learn more about the future state of the global system.” That in turn could push investors outside the United States to keep more of their money in their home markets according to the strategists led by Jean Boivin Big Tech stocks helped lead indexes lower ahead of their latest earnings reports due later this week The electric vehicle maker’s stock has more than halved from its record set in December on criticism that the stock price had gone too high and that CEO Elon Musk’s role in leading the U.S government’s efforts to cut spending is damaging the brand Nvidia fell 4.5 percent for a third straight drop after disclosing that U.S export limits on chips to China could hurt its first-quarter results by $5.5 billion and 92 percent of the stocks within the S&P 500 fell Among the few gainers were Discover Financial Services and Capital One Financial the S&P 500 fell 124.50 points to 5,158.20 The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 971.82 to 38,170.41 and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 415.55 to 15,870.90 Gold also climbed to burnish its reputation as a safe-haven investment shorter-term Treasury yields fell as investors expect the Fed to cut its main overnight interest rate later this year to support the economy But longer-term yields rose with doubts about the United States’ standing in the global economy The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.40 percent up from 4.34 percent at the end of last week and from just about 4 percent earlier this month That’s a substantial move for the bond market AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins CEO Elon Musk says he'll spend less time working for the federal government — but that he has no plans to stop his work with DOGE entirely we all go down with it," he said on a call with investors and analysts Tuesday night defending the amount of time he has spent focusing on slashing the size of the federal government dismissed protests against Tesla as being "paid for," and said that demand for the company's vehicles remains strong despite a sharp decline in sales showed that the company's net income plunged by 71% year-over-year and that revenue from selling cars dropped by 20% Analysts had been expecting bad news: They already knew Tesla's deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 were down 13% from a year ago That was the company's biggest-ever quarterly decline in sales electric vehicle sales in general rose 7% over the same timeframe he attributed blowback against his DOGE work to "those who were receiving the wasteful and fraudulent dollars," saying that protests against Tesla are "paid for." wrote in an emailed statement that protesters are not paid "Volunteer hosts and participants are stepping forward because they believe in democracy and the rule of law not because a billionaire is paying them," the group wrote in the statement sent after the call "The irony is rich coming from a man who spent $277 million to get Donald Trump elected." Used Tesla prices have fallen by 10.1% in the last 12 months, according to data from iSeeCars.com That's welcome news for anybody who wants to buy a used Tesla But that falling value is a blow to current Tesla owners and a red flag for new car shoppers owns a large number of its own vehicles — any Tesla that is leased is technically owned by Tesla — it hurts the company directly On the earnings call, Tesla executives nodded to the falling value of used cars as contributing to reduced profits. There are other headwinds: While Tesla is less affected by tariffs than some rivals executives said that they would hurt Tesla to persuade President Trump to support lower tariffs Musk said that Tesla is "not on the ragged edge of death," and maintained that the company's long-term profitability relies on robotaxis and autonomous robots — not the more conventional business of selling cars a stock analyst who has long been a vocal believer in Tesla and Elon Musk said before this call that it would be a "code red situation" if Musk doesn't signal an imminent departure from DOGE Ives still believes Tesla could have a bright future – if Musk returns his attention to the company "We view this as a fork in the road time," Ives wrote in a widely read note this week — echoing the infamous "fork in the road" emails that Musk's employees received when he cut jobs at Twitter, and which federal employees received this spring Musk did say he would be cutting the time spent on DOGE work — because the bulk of the work was "mostly done," he said But he made it clear he wasn't leaving DOGE entirely "I'll continue to spend a day or two per week on government matters for as long as the president would like me to do so and as long as it is useful," Musk said. He did not comment on his status as a "special government employee" that is expected to expire around the end of May given the 130-day cap per year on work people can do for the government under that job category who told NPR via email after the call that his team views this as "the beginning of the end of his time in the Trump White House," like he had hoped to hear Other investors seem to feel similarly; Tesla share prices rose in after-hours trading Tesla has had an enormous influence on the growth of electric vehicles in the United States and around the globe And it has undeniably dominated the EV market in the U.S But as EV sales surge in China, Chinese manufacturers are unveiling tech breakthroughs, product features and sales numbers that are the envy of other automakers. Chinese EV giant BYD is now neck-and-neck with Tesla for global leadership of EV sales the company still sells far more EVs than any other carmaker But Tesla's share of the EV market has fallen below 50% and shows every sign of continuing to slide Overall, according to Cox Automotive, new EV sales grew by 7% last year, while Tesla's sales shrank. That's because companies like GM, Toyota and Honda sold a growing number of EVs enough to make up for shrinking Tesla sales — and then some A more affordable EV or new models in the aging line-up might help Tesla win back market share but the earnings call was scanty on details on those fronts Musk continues to be confident in Tesla's ability to be the most valuable company in human history He also dismissed the threat of being out-competed by Chinese companies on artificial intelligence the technology he's staked Tesla's future on He said he was confident that Tesla would have the best AI tech in the world "I'm a little concerned that on the leaderboard ranked two through 10 will be Chinese companies," he said "But I'm not worried that rank one will be Tesla." Become an NPR sponsor FTR says North American Class 8 net orders dropped 54% both month/month and year/year as buyers expect tariffs to increase truck costs AI PoweredOrders for new trucks fell sharply in April plunging 54% both month-over-month (m/m) and year-over-year (y/y) to reach the lowest order total since May 2020 when order activity cratered due to Covid shutdowns By the numbers, North American Class 8 net orders in April dropped to just 7,400 units, far below the seven-year April average of 18,963 units, according to the Bloomington, Indiana-based transportation analysis firm. FTR said the result came as tariffs and related concerns over the economy and the freight market have significantly dampened fleet investments in Class 8 trucks and tractors this year Some fleets apparently are holding off on truck and tractor purchases until market conditions improve or at least stabilize And others are increasingly canceling their existing orders in response to that growing uncertainty net orders for 2025 through April are down 30% y/y while Class 8 retail sales are down 10% y/y through March Cumulative net orders for the 2025 order season (September 2024 through April 2025) are down 11% y/y tariffs and retaliatory tariffs will significantly increase costs for Class 8 trucks “In addition to slowing economic and truck freight market growth prolonged tariff-driven cost increases and regulatory changes could further suppress near-term demand within the Class 8 segment This will very likely reduce industry volumes and negatively affect profitability and stability for OEMs and suppliers in the North American Class 8 truck market.” Trucking industry study group the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has announced its focus areas for 2025, saying it will look at some of the industry’s “most critical issues” including: rising insurance costs, driver training, improving safety performance, and addressing cabotage violations. ATRI listed further details about each of those areas: ATRI is a not-for-profit research organization that studies trucking industry issues. It is a part of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Federation with an emphasis on studying the trucking industry's essential role in a safe Key findings from the April 2025 Fraud Report include: The surge is accelerating: TIA Watchdog recorded over 1,600 fraud reports between September 2024 and February 2025—a staggering 65% increase from the previous period This sharp spike underscores how rapidly these schemes are evolving and spreading across the industry To read the full report, click here New Resource for Members: Post-Fraud Incident Checklist TIA has also released a new Post-Fraud Incident Checklist to accompany the fraud report This step-by-step resource helps brokers respond quickly and effectively when fraud occurs from securing internal systems to reporting to law enforcement and contacting insurance.“Our members are on the front lines of this crisis tactical guide they can turn to in the heat of the moment—and we believe it’s going to make a real difference.” The report also delivers a strong message to policymakers: now is the time for coordinated action TIA is urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to crack down on fraudulent carriers and remove illegitimate listings from its databases The Association is also calling on Congress to pass theHousehold Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act (H.R 337) and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) ( S.1404 and H.R which would provide additional tools for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute this crime but it turns out that commercial drivers are just as prone to distracted driving as the rest of us which is a significant problem for a population that faces these risks daily In a recent survey conducted by fleet telematics and software specialist Samsara Inc., 79% of drivers admitted they had experienced a close call or near-miss because of distracted driving in the past year fully 93% of the 1,500 drivers surveyed said they had personally experienced distracted driving-related outcomes such as vehicle damage (37%) and license suspension or revocation (30%) over the course of their careers As for the source of those distractions, the most frequently cited cause was—you guessed it—cellphone use, according to the report, Behind the Wheel: Distracted Driving in Physical Operations. But leaving their phones at home is not an option as 74% of drivers report needing to use phones or other mobile technology for job-related tasks while on the road German parcel giant DHL Group provides delivery services in more than 220 countries and territories but not all of those deliveries are made by its signature box trucks The carrier says it’s sometimes called on to deliver parcels to remote hard-to-reach locations that are inaccessible by truck forcing it to get creative in its approach To illustrate the lengths to which it’s willing to go to deliver the goods, the company recently released a press statement detailing some of the unconventional solutions it has deployed in locations worldwide The states of Ohio and Indiana are collaborating to deploy partially automated trucks on Interstate-70 saying the move supports the adoption of truck automation technologies in the logistics industry across the Midwest Ohio-based supply chain and transportation solution provider Locating the route in the Midwest shows a change from typical automated vehicle testing grounds in Texas and Arizona regions which provide warmer and more predictable weather the new roll-out will help the partners to assess technology performance in adverse weather conditions That approach will eventually help to make highways safer for all drivers “Everything we do at ODOT is driven by safety We’re committed to reducing deaths on our roadways and vehicle automation technologies can be part of the solution,” ODOT Director Pam Boratyn said in a release “Many vehicles on the road today have some degree of automated driving systems including adaptive cruise control All of these features are designed to improve safety and reduce driver stress.” The trucks are operated by Ease Logistics and are equipped with platooning technology provided by Kratos Defense The system links the two vehicles and allows the driver of the lead vehicle to control the speed and direction of the platoon enabling the second truck to precisely follow the path of the leader the follower truck will automatically steer efficient operation and consistent vehicle coordination Professional drivers will be in the driver’s seat of both trucks throughout the deployment and can turn off the technology system and take over if needed The trucks are also equipped with cameras and sensors for object detection that enable the following vehicle to automatically adjust its speed if another vehicle or object cuts in between the trucks Because the follower truck travels at a closer distance than is typical the trucks will have a purple light on the cab that is illuminated when they’re in platooning mode to alert law enforcement that they are digitally connected This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The event is happening at Round Hill Pines Beach Resort in Zephyr Cove Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) comes out of turn four during the General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway Mandatory Credit: Jason Allen-Imagn Images Brad Keselowski Faces Major Setback at Texas Hits Rock Bottom in Disastrous Season Start In a shocking turn of events at Texas Motor Speedway found himself spiraling down a path of misfortune and poor performance marking a new low in his illustrious career Known for his past victories and stellar performances Keselowski’s recent struggles have left fans and experts bewildered With a string of disappointing finishes in the 2025 Cup Series season Keselowski’s hopes of reclaiming past glory have been dashed From a dismal 34th start at the Daytona 500 to a series of unfortunate events at Texas where a spin-out incident led to a collision with fellow drivers Keselowski’s season has been marred by setbacks and missed opportunities Despite reuniting with his former crew chief Jeremy Bullins in a bid to turn his luck around Keselowski’s average finish of 26.27 in the last 12 races is not only the worst start of his career but also the most challenging stretch he has faced in his 17 years of Cup racing As Keselowski struggles to find his footing on the track A weekend filled with drama saw another one of his drivers fall victim to the aggressive driving of Carson Hocevar stirring emotions of frustration and disappointment among the team members While Keselowski remains hopeful of a turnaround in his fortunes the road ahead seems daunting as he grapples with the aftermath of yet another dismal performance Can the seasoned driver bounce back from this setback and reclaim his former glory or is this the beginning of the end for one of NASCAR’s most iconic figures Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the racetrack and Keselowski fights to silence his critics and rise above the challenges that threaten to derail his career Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome 2025 Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur arrives ahead of the.. 2025 Alpine's Jack Doohan reacts after qualifying REUTERS/Brian Snyder Formula E's First Monaco Double-Header Unveiled: Shocking Winners and Losers Revealed The high-octane world of Formula E roared through the streets of Monaco for a thrilling double-header © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports. 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What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed. an inflation spike due to fractured supply lines is imminent Let’s provide context to help make sense of the headlines and determine whether the plunge of Chinese inbound container ships to US ports represents truth or easy narratives the plunge in traffic of recently departed container ships from Chinese ports is startling it only reverses the surge to US ports in the month prior companies were stockpiling goods to avoid tariffs resulting in fewer inbound container ships The graph on the right shows the two largest California ports where China’s goods typically enter The recent decline at these ports is no different than so many others in the last 30 years even if there is a prolonged slump in goods from China we must recognize that China ships goods from other countries’ ports total inbound ship traffic is a more critical gauge than ships from Chinese ports the inflationary pressure will not rival that of 2021/22 The prior inflation was partly due to diminished supplies but equally important was the massive stimulus that drove demand so half of the inflation recipe is missing Yesterday, we noted that the market had reversed its post-tariff announcement losses We suggested remaining risk-averse in the near term as the technical damage from the recent decline had yet to be repaired With the recent 6-day advance in the market particularly as markets approached the 50-DMA many “trapped longs” are looking for an exit One thing we are watching very closely now is oil prices The problem with oil is that the President wants to “drill-baby-drill,” which will increase supply amid weakening economic demand and push-back from oil producers who won’t drill low-profitability wells was already confirming the slowdown in economic activity we saw in yesterday’s GDP report Oil prices also confirmed the decline in inflation as shown in yesterday’s PCE report We continue to watch crude oil for its economic inputs oil will be oversold enough for a decent technical bounce likely occurring this summer as we move into hurricane season much of that outlook depends on both the supply/demand imbalance in the economy and the dollar a recovery in the dollar will provide support for oil prices Our larger concern remains the economic demand component oil prices could be range-bound in the 50s for quite some time We will continue to monitor and make portfolio adjustments accordingly The first quarter GDP fell 0.3% compared to a wide range of estimates this was a function of tariff front running the significant positive contribution from private inventories is also a function of stockpiling a precursor for tomorrow’s BLS labor report The second graph shows that the trend has continually slowed since September last month’s figures were revised higher by 0.1% The year-over-year rate is now 2.3% down from 2.5% The Fed will likely look through this month’s PCE data and focus more on the next few months which will be impacted by tariffs Why are interest rate swap spreads negative Why do negative swap spreads warn of a liquidity problem To answer these questions, READ MORE… “Want to achieve better long-term success in managing your portfolio? 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Tesla has been losing ground in Europe as well, with a 28% sales decline reported in April 2025 The company’s market share in the region has dropped to 2% from 2.9% around the same time in the previous year SEE ALSO: Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked If He Has To Uphold The Constitution When It Comes To Mass Deportations Why It Matters: Tesla’s decline highlights broader brand issues growing competition from Chinese automakers and CEO Elon Musk‘s increasingly polarizing public image Musk’s support for far-right politics in Europe has sparked protests and led to vandalism at Tesla showrooms and charging stations in both the U.S Join Plus500 today and get up to $200 to start trading real futures then jump into live markets with lightning-fast execution In an attempt to expand its global presence, Tesla has started sales operations in Saudi Arabia the declining sales in Europe and now Spain raise concerns about the company’s growth prospects in new markets The shift in consumer preference towards other brands in the electric vehicle market is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for Tesla’s market dominance As the company continues to face stiff competition from other brands it remains to be seen how it will navigate these challenges and maintain its position in the market The shares of Tesla gained over 23% during the past month, whereas on a year-to-date basis, it plunged 24.2%. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. OverviewTSLATesla Inc$285.19-0.70%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs© 2025 Benzinga.com Benzinga does not provide investment advice free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about and trade ideas delivered to your inbox every weekday before and after the market closes classes and family life while pursuing his PhD In addition to working as ASU facilities staff Paul Iannone has also taught film for the Department of English and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School while earning his PhD from the School of Art Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2025 graduates How many Arizona State University graduates does it take to change a light bulb and he’s graduating with a PhD in art history this May From unclogging toilets and fixing door hinges to teaching classes, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts graduate Paul Iannone said his journey at ASU echoes elements of the film “Good Will Hunting.” Although there are some major differences: When Iannone isn’t teaching courses like Principles of Screenwriting or Intro to Film and Media Studies you can still find him on campus working for ASU Facilities Development and Management from facilities staff to PhD candidate to professor and sometimes he was all of those things all at once His graduation ceremony this May marks the completion of his PhD in art history And when you sprinkle in a global pandemic while you’re homeschooling a child teaching as an adjunct and trying to get your PhD it feels darn near impossible,” Iannone said acting as a role model to that child you’re homeschooling and you have a class full of 140 wonderful students counting on you — the motivation is kind of baked in to the struggle.” Paul Iannone graduates this May after having been a professor student and facilities staff member throughout his time at ASU Paul Iannone poses for a photo while working as an academic facilities specialist at ASU but it would still take years of grueling dedication to get him where he is today I loved the students I worked with and I loved making my kids proud Question: What drew you to film and media studies initially and how did that turn into a PhD in art history Answer: I knew I didn’t want to work in maintenance my whole life so when I went back to school I took inventory of what I did want to do with my life While I didn’t have a specific answer to that question at the time I knew broadly that I wanted to work in film Movies have been the one constant passion in my life so I enrolled in the Film and Media Studies program I was able to narrow my focus and I realized I wanted to keep critically thinking about film for the rest of my life I knew I needed to take my education as far as I could ASU does not offer a PhD in film and media studies it’s a very nimble and innovative university and I was able to find numerous PhD programs that were flexible enough to allow me to continue studying film I was working for the School of Art’s maintenance team at the time and learned that they offered one such degree program through their art history department So I was able to choose film as the art discipline to study while I earned my PhD in art history Just don’t ask me anything about Impressionism Art Nouveau or the Renaissance period!     Q: What’s something you learned while at ASU — in the classroom or otherwise — that surprised you or changed your perspective A: I was constantly delighted by the caliber of students in every class I assumed my life experience would give me an edge but I quickly realized I was going to have to step up my game because there were so many impressive classmates Q: Which professor taught you the most important lesson while at ASU A: That’s a tough one. There were so many! If I had to pick one, it would be Professor Aaron Baker, who offered me my first adjunct teaching position. He helped me in many ways to prepare to teach, but most importantly, his wealth of knowledge and support helped me realize I belonged in this environment. Q: Was there a class, professor or moment at ASU that changed the game for you? And that’s the magic of teaching. A great teacher can provide entry points into seemingly opaque subject matter so students feel comfortable exploring them, learning from them and hopefully applying them to their lives. Q: You mentioned falling in love with teaching — what’s your favorite part about being in front of a classroom? A: Every class is a little different. They almost have distinct personalities. So it’s a challenge trying to find what’s going to work best for each new group of students. But once you find that thing, there is a kind of magic that happens in the classroom.  When you can get a large group of students all engaged, excited and invested in the material, nothing is better. There’s just an energy in the room during those moments that I can’t quite explain. And this is when the true discovery typically happens, when the students begin branching out, now comfortable and confident with the material. I regularly have my mind blown due to brilliant insights from students every semester. Q: What was your favorite spot on campus, whether for studying, meeting friends or just thinking about life? A: I know a lot of people enjoy the “Secret Garden” — as they should, it’s great! However, there’s another quiet little spot located between the School of Human Evolution and Social Change and the Cowden Building. I have fond memories of eating lunch with coworkers there and then returning after my shift to study while I waited for my evening classes to begin. Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? A: Meet people. Get involved. Your fellow students are some of the best resources that ASU provides. Long after you leave school, you will carry those friendships and connections with you into your professional careers.   Chantel Woodard is graduating with a master’s degree in forensic science from Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and has been honored with the prestigious… College of Health Solutions Outstanding Graduate Student Emily Dow has grown into a highly accomplished doctoral student, completing her PhD in exercise and nutritional sciences in just three… Medical studies graduate Mia Tarditi aims to support others across a variety of contexts, from the club she established as a student, Pre-Health on Poly, to her time as a teaching assistant and… The Tennessee Titans understood the potential consequences attached to selecting Cam Ward with the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft As soon as a coach and GM draft a quarterback they get to continue to build around that quarterback and have job security at positions with a high turnover rate around the league If they are wrong, they will almost certainly be fired within two years of that quarterback proving to be a bust. Those are the stakes of taking a quarterback high, especially when it was followed by the top player in the draft (Travis Hunter) to going to a division rival though that was unforeseen to the Titans (The Jaguars traded up) That's how much conviction the Titans had when they selected Ward at No. 1 overall. Despite the pick receiving very little media coverage, Borgonzi and Chad Brinker believe they have their franchise QB and they've all been around one in their previous stops Albert Breer's latest article examines the Titans' process on identifying Ward as their choice in terrific detail The best way to sum up the team's process in deciding whether they should draft Ward is they gave him every chance to prove that he wasn't the guy but he kept acing every test until they had no choice but to draft him Breer outlines how the Titans watched his film from this season in Miami and even all the way back to his time at Incarnate Word They detailed how you could see Ward's talent and the upside all the way back at Incarnate Word you could see him gradual improvement while correcting his flaws and learning his limitations his growth and understanding of what he could and couldn't do were as impressive as his spatial awareness They believe he'll continue getting better it doesn't tell you the full story either everyone knows that Ward has a magnetic personality that draws in coaches and teammates alike with a natural ability to lead a locker room Is he going to do the little things that you need your franchise quarterback to do How did he treat people outside of the building the Titans tested that during his visit with the team by evaluating how he treated people in the building without fancy titles Breer's article sums these interactions like this: "At the end of it what the Titans brass got back from different folks around the building was consistent 'The respect level he had for everyone in the building stood out,' [Mike] Borgonzi says." Were they really that high on Ward's character or was that just coach speak to push a guy they coached higher in the draft they did their research around the University of Miami campus during the team's Pro Day They talked to Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert Ward's head coach at Incarnate Word and his OC/QB coach at Washington State the front office couldn't find anyone who would say anything that disputed the character and leadership that Ward has become infamous for No matter how many stones they turned over the Titans had enough data points on the prospect and the person to push all their chips to the middle of the table After weeks and months of trying to find a reason to even consider an attractive trade offer to move down the board and gather picks that could be used to rebuild this broken roster Regardless of what state the team's roster was in or how long Borgonzi had been in charge of the Titans' personnel moves Ward was the type of quarterback prospect you just can't pass up He summed up the situation like this in Breer's article: "It just speaks to the conviction I had on him It’s so hard to find what you’d perceive to be a franchise quarterback and have an opportunity to get one And I don’t know if we’ll ever be in this spot again to do it I know there’s a lot of pressure that comes with that © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER If they are wrong, they will almost certainly be fired within two years of that quarterback proving to be a bust. Those are the stakes of taking a quarterback high, especially when it was followed by the top player in the draft (Travis Hunter) to going to a division rival That's how much conviction the Titans had when they selected Ward at No. 1 overall. Despite the pick receiving very little media coverage, Borgonzi Albert Breer's latest article examines the Titans' process on identifying Ward as their choice in terrific detail. The best way to sum up the team's process in deciding whether they should draft Ward is, they gave him every chance to prove that he wasn't the guy, but he kept acing every test until they had no choice but to draft him. The process starts where it always starts, with the tape. In that article, Breer outlines how the Titans watched his film from this season in Miami, then his time at Washington State, and even all the way back to his time at Incarnate Word. They detailed how you could see Ward's talent and the upside all the way back at Incarnate Word, and every year, you could see him gradual improvement while correcting his flaws and learning his limitations. By the time Ward finished in Miami, his growth and understanding of what he could and couldn't do were as impressive as his spatial awareness, feel in the pocket, and arm talent. They believe he'll continue getting better, because that's all he's ever done. Breer's article sums these interactions like this: "At the end of it, what the Titans brass got back from different folks around the building was consistent. 'The respect level he had for everyone in the building stood out,' [Mike] Borgonzi says." What about his coaches? Were they really that high on Ward's character, or was that just coach speak to push a guy they coached higher in the draft? The Titans checked that too. Obviously, they did their research around the University of Miami campus during the team's Pro Day, but they also went beyond that. They talked to Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert, Ward's head coach at Washington State, and North Texas head coach Eric Morris, Ward's head coach at Incarnate Word and his OC/QB coach at Washington State. Still, the front office couldn't find anyone who would say anything that disputed the character and leadership that Ward has become infamous for. No matter how many stones they turned over, it was just more of the same. At that point in the process, the Titans had enough data points on the prospect and the person to push all their chips to the middle of the table. After weeks and months of trying to find a reason to even consider an attractive trade offer to move down the board and gather picks that could be used to rebuild this broken roster, the truth became crystal clear. Ward was their guy. Regardless of what state the team's roster was in, or how long Borgonzi had been in charge of the Titans' personnel moves, Ward was the type of quarterback prospect you just can't pass up. He summed up the situation like this in Breer's article: After reporting a 14-per-cent dip in first-quarter earnings automaker Stellantis confirmed to analysts on Wednesday it was exploring production and supply chain movement to reduce tariff costs We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe company which has Canadian assembly plants in Windsor and Brampton also announced it will postpone any financial forecasts for the remainder of the year due to the uncertainty created by U.S Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience we’ll need to calibrate our North American investments footprint and employment to ensure the profitability of our company,” chief financial officer Doug Ostermann said in a call to analysts He didn’t elaborate on the timelines needed to move production or supply chains to the U.S The global automaker reported revenues down 14 per cent to $55.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025 Stellantis joins Mercedes and General Motors in noting tariff uncertainty makes it impossible to predict with any certainty what the rest of the year will bring Stellantis had suspended its European product imports as it continues trying to navigate through the 25 per cent tariff Trump has imposed on all imported vehicles to the U.S. but the company said it had resumed those imports this week “The tariff policies are evolving,” Osterman said Because we have a regular dialogue with the (Trump) administration and they are modeling the tariff policies in ways particularly the announcement that we heard (Tuesday) that are very beneficial to our transition.” Grand Caravan and Voyager minivan lineup and multiple models of the new Dodge Charger but that operation has been paused as the company studies the tariff scenarios and market demand Stellantis also has extensive relationships with Canadian Tier I automotive parts suppliers such as Magna and Linamar but also with numerous Tier IIs and IIIs in the Windsor region and southwestern Ontario The company is trying to bump its American parts content up about five per cent to 85 per cent in its U.S.-finished vehicles to qualify for a tariff reduction Trump’s tariffs were only a portion of the problems facing Stellantis in the first quarter vehicle shipments also declined nine per cent (to 1.27 million units) and inventory levels remained stubbornly high Shipments in the quarter were down 20 per cent compared to a year ago European revenues declined three per cent while shipments dipped by eight per cent while we are seeing sequential improvement in EU30 (Europe) market share,” Ostermann said the company is benefiting from its diverse geographic footprint as our ‘Third Engine’ regions delivered in Q1 2025 positive year-on-year growth in aggregate.” South American revenue rose 19 per cent and shipments jumped six per cent Africa and the Middle East every six months adverse regional mixes of products and price normalization Dwaddell@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Go to Home PageSubscribeAdvertiser disclosureSearch The Points Guy all-inclusive resorts offer plenty of excellent amenities that are part of the nightly rate plus all kinds of fun activities and outdoor recreation opportunities But truly one of the best perks an all-inclusive resort can offer is a private pool available just for your personal use These watery wonders are usually just steps from your room (or actually in your room) allowing you to kick back and relax in complete privacy with no chance of strangers splashing or talking too loud Whether you're honeymooning or traveling with your kids here are some of the world's most stellar all-inclusive resorts with private pools Related: TPG's guide to the best all-inclusive resorts you can book with points Floating above a private 600-acre estate framed by two golden beaches Jade Mountain feels like you've arrived at an airy oasis highlighted by expansive views encompassing St The 24 open-walled suites here were designed with honeymooners and other romance-minded travelers in mind No two rooms — referred to as "sanctuaries" — are alike with the fourth side fully open to offer sweeping panoramas of the lush mountains and beautiful sea Each of the sanctuaries has soaring 15-foot ceilings and tropical hardwood furnishings which is truly just an extension of your interior sanctuary space and you'll find large private verandahs with personal pools They're the perfect spot to sip Champagne while you watch the light shift on the verdant Piton mountains in the distance Keeping things romantic here means also keeping rooms and the resort mostly unplugged making Jade Mountain the ultimate all-inclusive honeymoon resort which is set on the beach below Jade Mountain so they can take a dip in their pool between courses if the mood strikes Guests can also relax in the room with massages for two or head to the small spa for facials plus land-based pursuits such as mountain biking Rates at Jade Mountain start at $1,530 per night For an adults-only haven where privacy and romance are paramount, consider Sanctuary Cap Cana This Spanish colonial-style property in the Dominican Republic wows with its location in a 30,000-acre beachfront gated community in Punta Cana The spa isn't the only spot where you'll find a peaceful atmosphere The resort's Castle Island Suites feature spacious living areas and two bedrooms with cream-toned furnishings marble bathrooms and direct views of the aqua Caribbean waters Guests who book the suites also receive personal concierge and butler service during their stay for help with everything from unpacking bags to having Champagne waiting poolside at one There are even more opportunities to get wet at the resort's six pools; other leisure activities include teeing off at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and a large variety of classes and entertainment options such as Spanish lessons and themed cocktail parties The resort's range of international food options includes a formal steakhouse a northern Italian trattoria and a seafood restaurant plus more casual buffets and poolside spots for lighter fare Rates at Sanctuary Cap Cana start at $508 or 164,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night A stay at Zoetry Agua Punta Cana is a combination of relaxation postcard-worthy views and delicious dining Although this isn't an adults-only property you'll mostly encounter couples here enjoying a quiet romantic getaway at this upscale all-inclusive resort With just 96 suites and 200 yards of white sand there's plenty of space to stretch out in uncrowded bliss The suites' design and decor pay homage to the local Taino culture with thatched roofs and natural wood and stone elements All have private patios to soak up the sun from comfy lounge chairs as well as romantic tubs for two in the bathrooms book one of the multibedroom garden villas or junior deluxe ocean-view suites which also have their own plunge pools The garden villas also have large patios with lounge chairs that feel like a private retreat as well as complimentary water sports equipment like kayaks catamarans and snorkeling gear that you can use to explore the coral reef just offshore with a hydrotherapy circuit in addition to couples massages and treatments such as citrus scrubs and diamond facials you won't need a reservation to visit any of the five on-site restaurants: Olena for elevated Italian Indigo for casual beachside fare and Coco Cafe Rates at Zoetry Agua Punta Cana start at $520 or 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night Set on a forested hill overlooking a white-sand beach and the Caribbean Sea Antigua's Hermitage Bay feels like a luxurious treehouse thanks to its secluded villas tucked amid the dense tropical foliage With just 30 rooms at the 140-acre property The 17 hillside pool suites only add to the idyllic setting offering a mix of indoor and outdoor living spaces with amenities like four-poster beds these have private infinity pools surrounded by flowers and greenery that have the illusion of floating over the beach below when you're swimming When you're in need of some sustenance head to the open-air restaurant for organic seasonal menus featuring freshly caught seafood and produce from the resort's organic garden An alfresco bar leads to the property's infinity pool where guests can take a dip before heading to the beach meditation and cooking classes are also on offer Rates at Hermitage Bay start at $2,061 or 150,000 Hilton Honors points per night In Antigua, only one resort features overwater bungalows: Royalton Antigua Although this Autograph Collection resort welcomes guests of all ages and offers an array of suites and hotel rooms which are the standout accommodations here And a top highlight of these special bungalows: beautiful glass-front infinity pools where you can watch the waves while soaking in private The adjacent decks offer both lounge chairs and hammocks over the sea so you can keep an eye on the watery vistas while you're drying off Inside each multiroom bungalow is a large window centered in the living area floor providing a front-row view of the tropical marine life from the comfort of your couch a stylish bar and a bathtub big enough for two are all room highlights Dial up the romance with beachfront Champagne dinners or a couples massage at the spa In addition to seven dining spots that run the gamut from an international buffet to a refined steakhouse there's the splurge-worthy C/X Culinary Experience for an additional charge Opt for this add-on for a seven-course tasting menu with musical selections to accompany every dish Rates Royalton Antigua start at $692 or 140,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night couples-focused resort — is nestled on 44 acres within a 3,000-acre protected preserve and private estate With 351 luxurious rooms and suites in 24 categories Sandals' first and only resort in Curacao is perfect for sun-seeking lovebirds the Awa Seaside Butler Bungalows and Kurason Island Poolside Butler Bungalows These aren't your average minuscule plunge pools When you choose one of these accommodations you'll have use of a private infinity pool that runs the entire length of your villa meaning it's large enough to actually swim in The private poolside deck also has an outdoor freestanding bathtub should you wish to enjoy Caribbean Sea breezes while bathing There are 13 bars and eight restaurants at this resort Sandals Royal Curacao also offers the brand's first off-site dining program which provides guests with credits to eat at other outlets around Curacao Other amenities include a large two-level infinity pool and unlimited water sports like scuba diving and snorkeling plus tennis and other land-based activities for those who wish to continue the fun after the sun sets Rates at Sandals Royal Curacao start at $825 per night Some resorts have just a handful of rooms with private pools That's not the case at Grand Velas Riviera Maya 90 suites out of the 539 available include plunge pools on large outdoor terraces with views of the sea All of the resort's suites are large — even the smallest is 1,100 square feet — and dot the 206 acres of tropical jungle and verdant mangroves that roll down to a soft white-sand beach They're stocked with upscale amenities such as L'Occitane toiletries artisanal mezcal and Nespresso coffee machines deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interiors Guests can dine at eight different restaurants including five upscale offerings serving the cuisines of Mexico One dining highlight not to miss is Michelin-starred Cocina de Autor helmed by well-regarded chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso It is the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star Expect innovative dishes such as "Jack the crab," which features spider crabs and "pork under falling leaves," with black garlic SE Spa is one of the region's largest spas clocking in at more than 90,000 square feet It offers Mexican-inspired treatments along with healing techniques from around the world and a signature seven-step water journey Leisure time centers around the resort's three swimming pools whether you prefer karaoke or a top-notch piano bar Rates at Grand Velas Riviera Maya start at $478 per person Tucked along a private lagoon with just 24 immense villas spread across five islands in the Maldives' Noonu Atoll Soneva Jani truly makes you feel like you've landed in a special corner of paradise sequestered away from the rest of the world Overwater bungalows here are the stuff tropical dreams are made of; not only can you gaze down into the tranquil water from your deck's private pool but you can also take advantage of your accommodation's slide which quickly brings you from the top floor of your duplex unit right into the warm lagoon water the roof of your room can retract with just the touch of a button so you can stargaze from the comfort of your bed Besides the overwater bungalows, you'll find beach villas with up to four bedrooms, making them a great option for all-inclusive travel for families including some with slides that start on the second floor This unique feature is sure to make a "splash" for kids of all ages When the kids tire of the pool — if that's possible — The Den billed as the largest kids club in the Maldives Soneva Academy offers immersive classes for kids in everything from bird-watching to mosquito control and plastic recycling the resort also has a chocolate room filled with desserts There are more savory dining options in the cheese and charcuterie room Other culinary highlights include The Crab Shack with a menu featuring Asian preparations of crab including a Sri Lankan mud crab curry; and So Wild an entirely plant-based dining experience (a rarity at an all-inclusive resort) utilizing produce from the property's organic garden Explore the spectacular seascape with complimentary nonmotorized water sports Tennis and paddle tennis are also popular daytime options Rates at Soneva Jani start at $3,300 per night Related: These are the best all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives, from overwater bungalows to family-friendly getaways You'll feel like you've stepped off the plane in the Maldives instead of Montego Bay when you first spy the luxurious overwater bungalows at adults-only Sandals Royal Caribbean Just minutes from the airport in Montego Bay Sandals Royal Caribbean embraces British colonial heritage with a Georgian-style Great House afternoon tea service and manicured gardens with roaming peacocks What's most notable here is the resort's private offshore island with overwater bungalows Many of these overwater suites have their own private glass-walled infinity pools that allow you to have an unrivaled view of the sea while you swim on your overwater deck Next to the pools are dual outdoor showers and shaded swinging lounge chairs built for two The private island also has Bali-inspired beach cabanas a Balinese-style pool with a swim-up bar and an outpost of the brand's Red Lane Spa six whirlpools and a variety of included water sports such as paddleboarding and unlimited scuba diving for certified divers Guests here also have access to the neighboring Sandals Montego Bay resort through Sandals' "Stay at 1 which means you can enjoy 12 additional restaurants six more bars and an additional seven pools Rates at Sandals Royal Caribbean start at $749 per night Rates include airport transfers and all taxes and gratuities If you don't immediately scream "SpongeBob SquarePants!" when you hear this question if you're currently hearing the nautical jingle from the animated underwater show ringing in your ears (or from a TV somewhere in your home) grab the kids because Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is going to be their dream vacation One of the best hotels with a lazy river, this Nickelodeon-affiliated property is part of the massive AquaNick water park live shows and restaurants with plenty of kid-friendly fare including some with space-themed menus and casual bites like burgers the messy neon green kind from Nickelodeon's early shows If you're feeling particularly adventurous you can even pay extra for a private sliming for you and your crew Take a break from the party atmosphere by booking a two-bedroom which has a large yard with its own pool and lounge chairs as well as an indoor pool in the entryway for a quick dip when you arrive there are two pools!) The interiors are surprisingly tasteful with pops of the resort's signature orange and turquoise colors and contemporary furniture Swank Plunge Pool Suites offer pools on spacious furnished wraparound balconies that extend from the one-bedroom suites with king-size beds and pullout couches If you have "SpongeBob SquarePants" fans in your group you won't want to miss the opportunity to book the Pineapple Villa Designed to mimic SpongeBob's iconic home in Bikini Bottom two bedrooms and plenty of aquatic-themed touches including coral and seashell decor and a color palette that's more ocean-themed than cartoonish in the main bedroom and living room The kids room is equipped with two double beds that have inner tube headboards and framed photos of Gary Rates at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana start at $411 per night Stunning barely describes the views from the pool decks of the private villas at Singita Pamushana Lodge The only safari property in Zimbabwe's 115,000-acre Malilangwe Reserve the luxury lodge is perched at the top of a rocky outcrop facing a wildlife-filled dam The pools here may be billed as "plunge," but they're easily big enough to swim a few strokes across you may spot the ripples from hippos in the dam below following the property's boats that will later take you on a sundowner cruise Masseuses are on call for a poolside massage and you'll hear nothing but the gentle lapping of the water birdsong and animal calls of the bush surrounding you Inside, the stone-walled villas have one or two bedrooms and living spaces with plush furnishings and large glass windows. Special touches include coffee areas with freshly ground beans and French presses, plus minibars that hold milk, beer and water. There's also one family villa with an even bigger pool and five bedrooms The main lodge is where buffet breakfasts and lunches are served Evenings bring multicourse meals that are especially impressive featuring everything from fresh seafood from Mozambique to molten chocolate cake You won't see another safari vehicle as you explore the reserve on twice-daily game drives — one in the early morning hours you might encounter large populations of elephants leopards and even endangered black or white rhinos Rates at Singita Pamushana Lodge start at $2,650 per person The name says it all — this safari lodge in South Africa's private Sabi Sands wildlife area is known for its incredible leopard sightings and splendid safari chalets The lodge features eight private suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bush and bathrooms with freestanding tubs and both indoor and outdoor showers and they have lounge chairs to watch stars twinkle to life in the African sky when you're not enjoying a dip in the plunge pools which serve as the perfect spot to relax while keeping an eye out for the elephants and buffaloes that regularly visit the area The area's leopards are also known to occasionally cool off in the pools when guests aren't using them When you're eager to check out your surroundings partake in twice-daily game drives within the Sabi Sands Game Reserve — one in the early morning prior to breakfast and another in the late afternoon before dinner Chances are you'll spot the "Big 5" (elephants Cape buffaloes and leopards) while driving through 16,000 acres of diverse ecosystems The lodge serves elevated South African cuisine in several locations including an elegant candlelit dining room and a traditional outdoor boma with an open fire so you won't have to worry about preparing meals before or after game drives enjoy breakfast right in the middle of the bush Rates at Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve start at $1,342 per person It's all about the three S's — sun If you're looking for a romantic hideaway where you can truly disconnect from the rest of the world this island oasis in the blue waters of Fiji's Beqa Lagoon is one for the bucket list Royal Davui promotes "barefoot luxury" in its luxe villas meaning you'll be pampered completely without ever having to worry about dressing up Speaking of those villas: There are just 16 freestanding accommodations all with their own temperature-controlled pools spacious living areas and expansive outdoor decks with views of the shimmering turquoise Beqa Lagoon No fishing is allowed within a mile of the island making snorkeling and diving here especially exciting thanks to an abundance of fish swimming through protected coral reefs stand-up paddleboards and kayaks are also available you'll find a spa with treatments like a warm coconut milk foot bath and the Fijian Bobo Massage there's the Banyan Bar & Restaurant which serves artfully presented dishes with a mix of Asian and Western flavors Try the crispy squid with chili-lime salt and chili jam the sirloin steak with a Fiji beer vinaigrette or the macadamia-crusted pork schnitzel with bush lemon Rooms at Royal Davui start at $1,682 per night Taking luxury tents to a level well beyond anything that could be called merely "glamping," Wild Coast Tented Lodge combines sumptuous cocoonlike accommodations with a glorious natural setting on Sri Lanka's southern coast plush spaces are filled with antique safari-style furnishings deep soaking copper tubs and canopied beds for complete comfort Each private hideaway also has its own pool that feels like you're swimming in the jungle Wild Coast is an especially good fit for couples as they can tuck away and quite literally cocoon in their private pods families will be more than content here as well thanks to the ample space available for spreading out Families can choose a Family Cocoon Pool Suite that has an adjacent "urchin" accommodation that fits two twin beds so little ones can feel like they're camping without parents sacrificing creature comforts The pool is big enough for the whole family to jump in Anyone staying at Wild Coast will want to make time for open-air Jeep safaris into adjacent Yala National Park for opportunities to spot the area's abundant wildlife including Sri Lanka's largest population of leopards sloth bears and an incredible array of birdlife Guests can also go on a guided nature walk with highly trained guides (families should note that some wildlife activities are restricted to those ages 12 and up but junior ranger programs on the property are available for younger children) On-site cooking classes are a tasty way to try local Sri Lankan flavors and there are both adult- and family-oriented options Most meals are served in the open-air dining pavilion and feature frequently changing menus that incorporate local ingredients such as sweet calamansi spicy green chiles and freshly caught seafood Meals can also be dished up in unique spots like the sand dunes of the beach The Tusker Bar is the place to sip a cocktail while watching the sun set Rates at Wild Coast Tented Lodge start at $892 per night On a private 42-acre island off the east coast of Indonesia's Bintan Island this adults-only resort has just 20 beach villas and is an easy two-hour journey from Singapore thatch-roofed villas facing the water feature king-size beds draped with mosquito nets upstairs and large living rooms and bars downstairs that open to private decks with sun loungers and infinity plunge pools facing the sea Your personal butler will get you settled and show you around before attending to your activities and arranging experiences like private in-villa dinners Meals served in the main dining room include breakfasts of tropical fruits and freshly baked pastries while lunch and dinner feature local whole fish and lobster The Rock Spa comprises three double treatment rooms overlooking the ocean body treatments and facials using natural local ingredients such as virgin coconut oil Play tennis on soft green grass courts that are also used for afternoon croquet windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding in the placid waters nearby Rock climbing and hiking are popular ways to explore the island's forest Rates at Cempedak Private Island start at $1,676 per night a noteworthy all-inclusive resort in its own right and rooftop pool are just for Impression guests the smallest of which are almost 1,000 square feet And not just plunge pool options (although all rooms that don't have swim-out options here have large granite hot tubs Note that although these pool options are called "Swimout," these are private spaces and other guests won't be swimming laps by your room For a completely private pool that's large enough for a party book the 6,000-square-foot Presidential Villa that has room enough for eight guests to lounge on the secluded patio The resort also offers plenty for individual travelers you can book a treatment at the spa or take a class at the fitness studio after a nice day of sunbathing by one of the tranquil pools Rates at Impression Moxche by Secrets start at around $1,000 or 42,000 World of Hyatt points per night A family-friendly option nestled along 600 feet of pristine beachfront between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon, this 540-room hotel sits within Cancun's bustling Hotel Zone attractions and entertainment that you probably won't want to leave the property Another highlight: the rooms with pools. Actually, all of the rooms here are newly renovated and have modern furniture and amenities since Hilton took over the former Royal Uno All-Inclusive Resort & Spa space and completed a renovation, transforming the property into the brand's latest entry into the popular Cancun hotel market Every room has views of the Caribbean Sea from either a private terrace or balcony And there are two-bedroom suites that work well for families beachfront suites that are part of the Enclave boast more than 1,000 square feet of space and private plunge pools on a secluded terrace so you can jump in the pool right from the beach the resort features eight diverse dining options including a copious international breakfast buffet an Italian-Mediterranean spot and a standout traditional Mexican restaurant The property also has multiple pools plus separate kids and teens clubs and a small water park with numerous waterslides and an exclusive kids pool Rates at Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe start at $444 or 98,000 Hilton Honors points per night for two people all-inclusive escape tucked away on Jamaica's picturesque South Coast Bluefields Bay is home to six distinct villas ranging from a cozy honeymoon cottage to a residence accommodating up to 13 guests The latter is the ultimate getaway destination for a multigenerational vacation but all are large enough for the whole crew to spread out both indoors and out Poolside lounging is elevated by 24-hour butler service; think tropical cocktails and fresh island bites delivered directly to each sun-drenched perch And villas come with a private chef offering personalized menus that are The private chef and butler ensure that you never go hungry nannies available round-the-clock if you're traveling with kids and even companions available for seniors When you're not swimming at the villa the resort is set right on a white-sand beach and there's snorkeling and glass-bottom boats to explore the turquoise waters Rates at Bluefields Bay Villas start at $950 or 150,000 Hilton Honors per villa, per night. 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Furthermore, the average TSLA price target of $283.69 per share implies 1.2% upside potential See more TSLA analyst ratings Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Tesla’s (TSLA) sales in Europe have continued to decline sharply in Q2 2025 Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on TSLA stock based on 16 Buys, 10 Holds, and 11 Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average TSLA price target of $283.69 per share implies 1.2% upside potential See more TSLA analyst ratings Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Tesla’s sales in Europe have continued to decline sharply in Q2 2025 April 30 to share that she’s been experimenting with cold plunges to improve her mood and reduce inflammation but the photo the ex-Food Network star posted of herself in a red bikini had fans leaving fire emojis is sporting glasses and a red bikini as she stands on the steps of her pool The second part of the panel has video of the actress diving in the deep end of her pool and catching her breath after the shock of the cold water Oh gosh!,” she said before she ultimately breaking into laughter 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 for a cold plunge that’s relatively warm (that’s what they say whoever they are) but along with everything else I’ve been experimenting with has reduced inflammation and it’s easier than filling my bath up with ice cubes 😝,” she captioned the post Fans were impressed with Bertinelli’s look Even cold you look like 🔥,” while another wrote “A plunge in the ocean is also a great cleanser Love the location and garden around the pool.” 🙌🥶💪,” another wrote