Musk Is Not Stopping at DOGE

Catherine O'Hara has power, Kathryn Hahn wants money: 'The Studio' team tells all at SXSW

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and the cast of Apple TV+'s inside-baseball Hollywood comedy 'The Studio' stopped by the L.A. Times studio at SXSW.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 9

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Why Putin's 'cautiously optimistic' response to Trump's Ukraine ceasefire hides his dilemma

Despite flirting with Trump there is little evidence Putin has shifted from his core war goals: cementing his landgrabs in Ukraine and stopping it joining NATO.

NBC News - 5d

Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book

Mark Zuckerberg might be in his post-fact-checking-era. But that hasn’t stopped Meta from going after the author of Careless People.

Wired - 5d

Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale

The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.

The New York Times - 4d

Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell is 'Mr. Can Do It All,' and maybe a fit for Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions don't need a linebacker in the 2025 NFL draft, but that shouldn't stop Brad Holmes from taking Alabama's Jihaad Campbell at No. 28.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

U.S. launches strikes on Yemen as Houthis attack shipping vessels

The U.S. over the weekend launched strikes in Yemen, which the Pentagon says will continue until Houthi rebels stop shipping attacks. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

CBS News - 2d

What happens to gift cards when a chain like Forever 21 or Joann closes stores? Here’s what shoppers can do.

Fabrics giant Joann is closing, and the store has stopped taking gift cards — upsetting many customers. Here’s what shoppers should know.

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire: What to Know

The Kremlin said that President Vladimir V. Putin had agreed in a call with President Trump to temporarily stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

The New York Times - 1d

Israel Resumes Attacks in Gaza After Stalled Cease-Fire Talks With Hamas

While the Israeli government has stopped short of a ground invasion for now, its new strikes in Gaza seem to be an effort to force concessions from Hamas.

The New York Times - 19h

In NCAA Tournament 2025, Pat Kelsey's Louisville basketball revival turns revenge tour

Louisville basketball revival is over; welcome to the revenge tour. Next stop: Rupp Arena, where it's Louisville vs Creighton to begin March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

DNC launches billboards asking public to demand town halls from GOP representatives

The DNC is launching billboards in GOP districts to encourage people to call for town halls from their representatives after some Republicans stopped holding town halls.

ABC News - 8h

Report: Arkansas basketball gains commitment from Lebanese forward

The Arkansas Razorbacks are in Providence playing in the NCAA Tournament, but that hasn't stopped recruiting, as Lebanese forward Karim Rtail committed to the Hogs, according to a report from Joe ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?

As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?

Wired - Mar. 8

3/8: Saturday Morning

Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk; Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play's big decline

Billionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk's Tesla amid its dramatic sell-off.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Donald Trump Bought a $90,000 Tesla With 37 Recall Notices Against It

Here’s hoping Elon Musk won’t have to personally fix President Trump’s new EV anytime soon.

Wired - Mar. 12

Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US

Financial Times - 6d

Tesla’s Letter to the Trump Administration, Tariffs and a Market Meltdown

Even Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker is bracing for pain from the trade wars, as stocks fall into correction territory.

The New York Times - 5d

What might happen next after the S&P 500’s correction?

Also: Deeper looks at Microsoft, Tesla (and Musk) and ways to broaden your investment horizons and lower your risk.

MarketWatch - 5d

If You Use AI Search at Work, Be Careful: A New Study Finds It Lies

AI search tools can serve up information that’s just plain wrong. Elon Musk’s Grok scored the worst.

Inc. - 5d

OpenAI to See Fast-Tracked For-Profit Trial

Elon Musk and OpenAI have agreed to a quick trial over the company’s move away from being nonprofit.

Inc. - 4d

Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud

As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.

The New York Times - 3d

The Tesla is no longer a progressive status symbol

From celebrities to school teachers, some Tesla owners are offloading their vehicles due to CEO Elon Musks's political influence.

NBC News - 2d

Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge

Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker

Financial Times - 1d

Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides

The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

The New York Times - 1d

What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla

Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 15h

Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

CNBC - Mar. 8

The making of Elon Musk: how did his childhood in apartheid South Africa shape him?

The billionaire and now Trump adviser grew up amid the collapse of white rule, attending an all-white school and then a more liberal one. With an imposing double-winged redbrick main building, and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Musk claims cyber attack on social network X came from ‘Ukraine area’

Outage is latest trouble for world’s richest man’s business interests since he joined the Trump administration

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine

Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, responded to the tech billionaire’s remark by saying “he’s not a serious guy” and should “go back to building rockets.”

NBC News - Mar. 10

After a Musk post, Canada professor convicted in absentia plunges back in public eye

Hassan Diab, who maintains innocence in 1980 Paris attack, fears extradition fight as rightwing media seizes on his case. Until recently, Hassan Diab’s life in Ottawa had begun to settle back into ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

The rise of pronatalism: why Musk, Vance and the right want women to have more babies

The movement unites ‘family values’ conservatives and tech bro rightwingers. Will this incoherent coalition hold?. In his first address to the United States after becoming vice-president, JD ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company

The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.

CNBC - Mar. 12

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