Trump Media, which lost $20 million last quarter while expanding into new products, including crypto, awarded CEO Devin Nunes $5.9 million in stock on Wednesday, with the shares set to vest over three years, according to an SEC filing.

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Uncover the future of business with Forbes' highly anticipated annual ranking of companies poised to hit billion-dollar valuations! For over a decade, this list has boasted a superb track record, with more than half of its featured companies already achieving unicorn status.

This year, Senior Editor Amy Feldman sits with Assistant Managing Editor Katharine Schwab to discuss the vast majority of selected startups that are leveraging artificial intelligence to automate tasks across diverse sectors, from healthcare to design. Discover the rigorous methodology behind these predictions, involving insights from hundreds of VC firms and a deep dive into financial data, even for very early-stage companies.

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In this special episode of Forbes Talks, reporters John Hyatt and Giacomo Tognini break down the key findings from their investigation into how Jeffrey Epstein really got rich. Backed by public financial records and court documents, they reveal how Epstein generated over $800 million in revenue, largely from just two billionaire clients. They also explore Epstein’s use of the US Virgin Islands tax program to legally pay just 4% in taxes, saving an estimated $300 million.

The episode dives into his close financial ties with Les Wexner and Leon Black, how much they paid him, and what services he actually provided. Plus, they discuss new revelations about Epstein’s transactions and the Senate’s efforts to uncover where his money really came from. It’s a rare, in-depth look at the numbers behind the headlines—and how wealth, power, and secrecy protected Epstein for so long.

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There is $1.8 trillion in outstanding student loan debt in the U.S., and the Trump administration is actively changing the ways borrowers can repay that debt. Laurel Taylor, the CEO and founder of a student-loan-focused fintech startup called Candidly, spoke to ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath about what these changes mean for borrowers and how she's navigating the turbulent political environment.

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Here’s what the xAI chatbot’s handling of the Epstein mania shows about Elon Musk’s AI.

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Attorney Adam Minsky joins Forbes Talks to discus President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill” and how it will affect borrowing for higher education.

Minsky explains the phasing out of income-driven repayment plans , the imposition of caps on Parent PLUS loans , and the profound impact on graduate student financing. Minsky also explores the potential for increased reliance on riskier private loans and the long-term consequences these changes could have on the economy and future workforce.

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Ryan Smith previously founded LeafLink, a wholesale marketplace (valued at $800 million) serving the cannabis industry. He sat down with Forbes reporter Zoya Hasan to share why he left the company to launch Mura, a new startup using AI to empower frontline workers, like the technicians who repair your AC.

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The company has avoided major legal problems for fatal accidents involving its partially automated Autopilot and FSD features. A fully autonomous ride service changes that.

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In a candid conversation, Forbes Breaking News reporter Brittany Lewis and Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman delve into the pressing challenges facing Tesla. They dissect the dramatic decline in vehicle deliveries and the struggling core business of electric vehicles, batteries, and charging services. The discussion also highlights the impact of Elon Musk's brand damage and political pursuits on the company's European and North American markets. Ohnsman further explains how the expiration of federal incentives will severely impact Tesla's sales in the coming quarters, painting a bleak picture for the future of the EV giant's primary revenue streams.

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On "Forbes Talks: Musk Watch," Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman discussed his new report about how Waymo, the U.S. leader in autonomous driving, has begun operating its robotaxi service in Atlanta today, entering its fifth major U.S. city as it begins to significantly scale up its commercial operations

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