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It might be a small consolation, but Elon Musk is getting poorer by the day | John Naughton
As his goons root through the innards of the US government, Tesla sales are plummeting, the cars are being defaced and owners are ashamed. Extreme wealth has always played a role in democracies. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Removes Employees That Created Free Tax-Filing Site
Elon Musk and DOGE deem their jobs as “non critical.”Inc. - 4d -
'SNL' recreates Trump-Zelenskyy clash, with appearance by Mike Myers as Musk
In its first episode since its 50th anniversary special, "Saturday Night Live" wasted no time diving into to the clash between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine.NBC News - 4d -
Want to give Elon Musk a reality check? Confirm Jared Isaacman.
Musk has expressed his desire to redirect NASA to a neck-or-nothing lunge toward Mars, leaving all other priorities such as going back to the moon on the back burner.The Hill - 3d -
Anti-Musk Protesters Arrested at New York Tesla Dealership
Protesters have come out against Elon Musk’s cuts to the federal workforce.Inc. - 3d -
Americans split over Musk, federal workforce cuts: Survey
Americans in a new survey are split over their views of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) the tech billionaire leads as well as federal workforce cuts during the opening ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk calls social security 'greatest Ponzi scheme of all time'
After Elon Musk's DOGE team sent out a second email to millions of workers over the weekend demanding a list of accomplishments or risk getting fired, Democrats warned that Musk may next turn to ...NBC News - 3d -
‘The basis of eugenics’: Elon Musk and the menacing return of the R-word
The slur is rooted in the dehumanization of people with intellectual disabilities. Its resurgence threatens the fragile progress we’ve made. I got into my one and only physical fight when I was in ...The Guardian - 2d -
What I would tell Elon Musk to get DOGE back on track
On the current trajectory, he needs to know it will failThe Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies
The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.Wired - 2d -
Potential deal between Musk's Starlink and FAA raising ethical concerns
President Trump has promised that Elon Musk will not participate in conflicts of interest. Nevertheless, Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns over Musk's Starlink and efforts underway that ...CBS News - 2d -
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude and contradictory.The New York Times - 2d -
Delaware braces for change after attacks from Elon Musk and others
Insiders worry about the diminution of state’s unique jurisprudence after move to limit shareholder lawsuitsFinancial Times - 2d -
Elon Musk sparks row at Royal Society but remains a member
The world's most prestigious science institution has been considering whether to remove Musk as a fellow.BBC News - 2d -
Why Elon Musk is targeting a free tax-filing software package
Musk plans cost-cutting – and Americans will end up footing the bill; the business of immigration surveillance; and a fond farewell to Skype. Hello, and welcome back. In this week’s Techscape: the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hubris and conceit: Why Musk is having so much trouble as czar
Musk represents a pernicious feature of the modern presidency, that the executive has all the answers and need not be constrained by supposedly outmoded constitutional and legal considerations.The Hill - 1d -
Judge denies Musk's attempt to block OpenAI from becoming for-profit entity
A Judge in California on Tuesday said Elon Musk can't move forward in his legal efforts to stop OpenAI from converting to a for-profit entity.CNBC - 1d -
Democrats protest as Elon Musk salutes: Trump’s address to Congress – in pictures
Wearing pink and holding signs that read ‘Protect Medicaid’ and ‘Musk steals’, Democrats protested and heckled as Donald Trump gave an address to Congress laying out his vision for his second ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge Denies Musk’s Request to Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Plan
The court said that Elon Musk could proceed with other parts of a lawsuit he brought against OpenAI last year.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge denies Musk's request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial
A federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request for a court order blocking OpenAI from converting itself to a for-profit companyABC News - 1d -
Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.The New York Times - 22h -
Judge denies Musk request to block OpenAI conversion to for-profit company
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company, finding the tech billionaire failed to show he was likely to succeed on the merits of the ...The Hill - 22h -
Musk-backed PAC launches first TV ad after Trump address
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s America PAC launched its first ever television ad on Wednesday following President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. “After four long years of ...The Hill - 21h -
Why Elon Musk’s FAA Contract Tussle Is Creating Such Turbulence
The FAA is reportedly under DOGE pressure to pull a critical upgrade project away from Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink.Inc. - 19h -
Tesla’s EU Sales Drop as Anger Toward Elon Musk Grows
February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.The New York Times - 16h -
GOP senators tell Musk DOGE actions will require their votes
Republican senators told tech billionaire Elon Musk at a closed-door meeting Wednesday that his aggressive moves to shrink the federal government will need a vote on Capitol Hill, sending a clear ...The Hill - 14h -
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.The New York Times - 13h -
Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.The New York Times - 12h -
Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - 11h -
Elon Musk’s Doge to expand blitz against spending on consultants
Firms including Deloitte and Accenture told to justify billions of dollars’ worth of contractsFinancial Times - 8h -
This analyst says Tesla deliveries will be 16% below expectations. Musk is part of the problem.
Baird analysts are concerned that Wall Street is far too optimistic over Tesla’s first-quarter delivery numbers.MarketWatch - 3h -
Google makes Gemini Code Assist free with 180,000 code completions per month as AI-powered dev race heats up
Google’s decision to provide a free version with significantly higher usage limits positions Gemini Code Assist as a compelling choice.VentureBeat - Feb. 25 -
MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 10-6: Paul Skenes, Jackson Chourio helping their teams rise up the list
The Nationals, Guardians, Pirates, Braves and Brewers kick off the top 10 of this year's rankings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
NBA Power Rankings: Cavs take back No. 1 from OKC, Lakers looking scary, streaking Pistons vault into top 10
Cleveland has its grip back on the top spot amid 8-game winning streakCBS Sports - 6d -
Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on TuesdayABC News - Feb. 18 -
Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte
Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as wellABC News - Feb. 19 -
'I've always admired his glutes': Untold stories of Mike McDaniel the football player
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel showed his passion for the game and some power in the weight room (!) at Yale.ESPN - Feb. 19 -
Giannis' new weapon: Can his midrange game elevate the Bucks? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
If Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to shoot efficiently from midrange, the Bucks could turn traditional defensive schemes upside down.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term
President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.The New York Times - Feb. 20