In 2024, sales of American military equipment reached a record value of $318.7 billion, representing a 29% increase compared to the previous year. This significant rise in demand is associated with the need to replenish weapon stocks supplied to Ukraine and the growing instability worldwide. Direct sales by American arms companies rose to $200.8 billion in the fiscal year 2024, compared to $157.5 billion in 2023. Transactions through the US government reached $117.9 billion, up from $80.9 billion the previous year.

The automaker saw sales of its EVs drop 13% in the European Union in 2024, and is facing growing pressure as rivals launch a wave of cheaper EVs.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his wife, Cheryl Hines, will halt sales of her cosmetics line if he’s confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor launched her eco-friendly cosmetics collection, Hines+Young, in 2023. “We wanted to do a self-care collection of just trying to stay calm, and feel good,…