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Justin Baldoni is taking a well-deserved break in Hawaii. The actor and director was seen sporting a new look while spending time with his children.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has revealed that he is on a new weight loss regimen that he has embraced as part of a challenge with buddy and ex-teammate Beau Allen. The 37-year-old made the revelation on the latest episode of New Heights, the podcast he jointly hosts with brother Travis Kelce. Sharing details about it, Jason said his new fitness journey started with a proposal put forth by Allen.

Vinay Hiremath, the co-founder of Loom, achieved a dreamy financial success. After selling his video messaging startup to Atlassian for nearly $1 billion in 2023, he walked away with an estimated $50 to $70 million. However, instead of continuing in the tech industry or chasing further financial gains, the 33-year-old is now taking an unconventional path—searching for internships. On a podcast with Sam Parr, he talks about looking for internship opportunities after he turned down a $60 million retention bonus. Despite having the opportunity to earn even more, Hiremath made a surprising decision. He turned down a $60 million retention bonus that would have vested over four years. Now, without a steady income, he is focusing on personal growth and new challenges. Sam shared that Hiremath's current interests lie beyond software and investing. He spends five to eight hours daily studying physics and engages in online discussions with young enthusiasts, blending into communities where many are unaware of his entrepreneurial success. His financial strategy post-exit is also unusual for a tech founder, with half of his net worth in cash, 30% in equities, and 20% in bonds and other assets. Despite his wealth, his most expensive purchase since the sale has been an iPad. He is currently studying physics 5-8 hours daily, hanging in Discord groups with 18-year-olds.

Howard Lutnick has revealed some startling details about world's richest man Elon Musk. Lutnick spilled beans before the election and long before the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established to slash the federal spending, according to TOI. In the All-in podcast, Howard Lutnick confirmed his plans to collaborate with Elon Musk on strategies to reduce government spending if Donald Trump wins the election. Their first meeting was set for October 14, a significant day for Musk, as SpaceX made history by successfully catching a rocket upon landing. ALSO READ:Who is Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor who was 'accidentally' added to top Trump officials' secret Yemen strike chats

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will be sentenced on Monday, March 24 on attempted murder, assault, and gun charges. His sentencing is set to go down in a San Jose courtroom.

Narendra Modi with American researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman is available now in more than 10 languages, the Prime Minister said on Sunday, while encouraging people to give it a listen. «The recent podcast with Lex Fridman is now available in multiple languages! This aims to make the conversation accessible to a wider audience. Do hear it,» read a post by PM Modi as he shared the link to the translations. The translations have been posted by public broadcaster Doordarshan in their multiple regional language channels. The episode is now available in Gujarati, Telegu, Punjabi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Assamese, Odia, Tamil and Malayalam.

Donald Trump Jr.’s surprise visit to Serbia this month has sparked intense scrutiny, intertwining U.S. foreign relations with the Trump family’s business ambitions. Arriving during escalating protests against President Aleksandar Vučić, Trump Jr. met with the embattled leader, later framed by his spokesperson as part of a podcast interview. Critics, however, see the trip as a strategic move to bolster Vučić’s political standing while advancing plans for a Trump International Hotel in Belgrade. The project, spearheaded by Jared Kushner’s Affinity Global Development, aims to transform a NATO-bombed government site into a luxury complex, stirring opposition over its historical significance and alleged conflicts of interest.

Michelle Obama recently shared heartfelt insights on family life and parenting during a candid chat with Kylie Kelce on the Not Gonna Lie podcast. Reflecting on raising daughters Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23, with Barack Obama, she revealed their differing views on family size. While Barack once suggested having a third child, Michelle emphasized feeling “lucky” with their two girls, quipping that adding another might invite chaos. Kylie, pregnant with her fourth child, related to Michelle’s humor about parenting dynamics, especially raising daughters in households dominated by “girl energy.”

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has raised concerns about the U.S. government’s financial operations, claiming that several government computers are making payments with little to no oversight. Speaking on a podcast hosted by Senator Ted Cruz, Musk called the situation “insane.” Musk claimed that 14 such computers, mainly located at the Treasury Department, were responsible for issuing payments without clear accountability. “Any computer which can just make money out of thin air, that’s magic money,” he said. According to Musk, the government’s financial systems are not well-tracked, leading to significant inefficiencies and potential misuse of funds.

Elon Musk, the ever-controversial billionaire, has once again ignited a debate—this time, about the very foundation of the U.S. financial system. In a recent podcast appearance with Senator Ted Cruz, Musk claimed that the U.S. government has “14 magic money computers” that create money out of thin air. His comments, delivered with characteristic bluntness, suggest a fundamental flaw in government accounting, comparing it to a company so mismanaged it would be “delisted immediately” if it were public. The claim set the internet ablaze, with social media users scrambling to decipher whether Musk was exposing a financial conspiracy or simply misrepresenting how government money works.

hybrid work maze? Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work podcast offers a handy map, diving deep into the evolving workplace landscape. The December 18, 2024, episode, Nicholas Bloom on the Unbundled Workplace, is a must-listen for anyone exploring the new work dynamics.

Narendra Modi's chat with MIT scientist and American podcaster Lex Fridman made headlines for many reasons. The prime minister made comments supporting US president Donald Trump, lauded Elon Musk and his mission with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and much more. He also spoke about artificial intelligence (AI) and what it can enable. Interestingly, the technology, now indispensable in any sector, was working its magic in that interview itself. The podcast was dubbed by voice-based generative AI startup ElevenLabs. Using AI voice cloning technology, the company provided authentic voices of PM Modi and Fridman in Hindi and English, even achieving their intonations, emotions, and style of speech.

But while Beijing braces for impact, India’s strategy is more of wait and watch. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently showered warm words for Trump. Speaking on a podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi described Trump as «far more prepared» for his second term, crediting him with a clear roadmap and strategic steps to achieve his goals. However, Modi's praise comes amid looming reciprocal tariff threats and the fact that Trump has time and again called out India to be among the nations that charge the US the highest tariffs. While Trump has praised Modi often, he has called India a tariff abuser. In the February meeting, Trump and Modi discussed trade issues and the nations are working on a trade deal. Trump, nonetheless, wants actions from India that should be beneficial for his land, including India buying more oil from the US. Trump's close ally Elon Musk meanwhile also seems to be getting some advantage in India these days. While Tesla is about to enter India, telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel also signed deals with Starlink.

Congress on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks in a podcast on the relevance of global organisations, claiming that the PM is clearly going out of his way to keep US President Donald Trump in good humour and «repeating his good friend's chant». In his interaction with American podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman, Modi emphasised the need for synchronisation and collaboration to propel global initiatives forward. He also addressed the relevance of global organisations like the United Nations, noting that their inability to evolve with the times has sparked a global debate on their relevance. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, «Mr. Modi clearly is going out of his way to keep Mr. Trump in good humour.» «He says international organisations, from which India has benefited immensely, have become irrelevant. »This is the US President's language. In fact, it is Mr. Trump who is doing his best to make them irrelevant and now Mr. Modi is repeating 'his good friend's' chant," Ramesh claimed.

Elon Musk and spoke at length about India’s role in global technological advancement. Noting that his recent meeting with Musk was warm and personal, Modi recalled his decade-long association with the Tesla boss. «I've known him since my time as chief minister. He was there with his family and children, so naturally the atmosphere felt so warm and friendly. Of course we had discussions and we talked about many different topics,» PM Modi said in the MIT podcast. The Prime Minister also praised Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) Mission, saying it reflects a shared spirit of innovation. «Of course, we had discussions and we talked about many different topics. Now, with his DOGE mission, he is incredibly excited about how it's progressing and honestly, it makes me happy, too,

Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, proved crucial to US President's 2024 election campaign, offering insight to the Republican nominee to gain the youth vote. He notably suggested podcast media appearances for his father and helped him with his stage presence and manners, although the two are said to have had quite an interesting relationship. The forthcoming book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power by Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt reveals how co-campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita dedicated extensive efforts to securing Trump's strong debate performance. ALSO READ: 'The hardest thing has been...': NASA's Sunita Williams reveals what she’ll miss about space after returning to Earth

Catch all PM Modi Podcast Live Updates here Reportedly, Lex Fridman, known for his long-form discussions, prepared for the interview by fasting for 48 to 72 hours, as he noted that Prime Minister Modi observes multi-day fasts.Fridman had announced the interview with PM Modi on January 19, saying he planned to visit India for the first time.Narendra Modi's conversation with Lex Fridman marks the second time that the Indian PM has appeared in podcasts, since his last appearance with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.PM Modi Podcast Live: Lex Fridman and PM Modi's podcast is likely to be released around 5:30 pm IST, Sunday, March 16.PM Modi Podcast Live Updates: PM Modi said Fridman and he discussed about a wide range of topics, including his childhood, years in the Himalayas, and the PM's journey in public life.PM Modi Podcast Live Updates: Lex Fridman is a US podcaster and a computer scientist, who has previously done interviews with several notable politicians and leaders, including Ukraine President Zelensky and others.PM Modi Podcast Live:PM Modi last appeared in Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's podcast.PM Modi Podcast Live: PM Modi wrote that his conversation with Lex Fridman was indeed a fascinating one, “covering diverse topics including reminiscing about my childhood, the years in the Himalayas and the journey in public life."

James Fishback, CEO of Azoria, has clarified who would be eligible for the proposed $5,000 DOGE Dividend stimulus checks. Speaking on Steve Ram’s podcast, Fishback explained, «If you file a federal income tax return—if you pay federal income tax, which is to say that you worked—you would receive a DOGE dividend check. That individual and their household would benefit from this payment.» The proposal seeks to use cost savings from the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to provide direct payments to taxpayers. Backed by President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk, the initiative claims to reward working Americans by redistributing government savings.

MAGA movement on his podcast, This Is Gavin Newsom, bridging unlikely political divides. Their hour-long discussion avoided culture wars, focusing instead on economic populism, revealing unexpected alignments like shared skepticism of tax breaks for corporations and Elon Musk’s influence. Bannon pitched his vision of curbing corporate power, praising progressive Democrats like Rep.