How Elon Musk’s plan to slash government agencies and regulation may benefit his empire

Will Trump’s tariffs cause price hikes in electronics? Here’s how his plans could lead to trouble in the semiconductor industry

The semiconductor industry could be facing some serious trouble next year, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on some of his campaign promises.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

U.N. Agency Aiding Millions of Palestinians Is in Jeopardy---and There's No Plan B

On a typical day in Gaza, Unrwa provides food to around 2,000 families and healthcare to thousands more. Israel last week passed laws aimed at halting those operations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

COVID-19 virus may have a surprising benefit — it might be able to shrink certain tumors

A preclinical study finds that the COVID-19 virus can trigger the development of an immune cell that can fight cancer.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Elon Musk spreads debunked conspiracy theories about voter fraud

At a rally last weekend, tech billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines and encouraged voters to share any potential signs of fraud on social media. CBS News ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on Elon Musk, misinformation and Harris' chances in Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro sits atop one of the most important states this election, and he said he’s doing everything he can to make sure Kamala Harris wins in Pennsylvania.

Elon Musk defends $1 million giveaway after Justice Department warning

Elon Musk spoke in a virtual townhall event Friday and said that his petition giveaway wasn't meant to register voters.

Elon Musk worked in US illegally in 1995 after quitting school – report

Washington Post contrasts the episode with the South African multibillionaire’s anti-immigration views. Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in the US after abandoning a graduate studies program in ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk's reported contact with Putin is not 'appropriate'

The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years. On Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders says that Musk’s ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise Funding Valuing It at $40 Billion

The new fundraising effort would substantially increase startup’s valuation from spring.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Already a Leader in Satellites, Gets Into the Spy Game

The Pentagon needs what the company offers to compete with China even as it frets over its potential for dominance and the billionaire’s global interests.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the Billions of Ways to Influence an Election

The world’s richest men have their own rocket fleets, their own media and their own schemes to succeed with Donald J. Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Taiwan's Race for Secure Internet Detours Around Musk's Starlink

SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Musk can continue with election cash giveaways for now, judge rules

Prosecutors say the case will now move to a federal court, following a request from Musk's lawyers.

Elon Musk's America PAC Has Created an Election Denial Cesspool on X

The group has nearly 50,000 members, many enthusiastically sharing debunked claims about voting fraud. “It's just an election denier jamboree,” says one expert.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion

The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Elon Musk’s ‘election integrity community’ on X is full of baseless claims

Feed is rife with posts of individuals deemed suspicious and calls for doxxing with little evidence provided of fault. While Elon Musk faces his own election integrity questions offline, the X ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate

Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.

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