Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot

Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot | John Naughton

The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money. There are two kinds of aphrodisiac. The first is ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton

First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Elon Musk is not America’s new king. But he might be its new Thomas Cromwell | John Naughton

The billionaire was indispensable to Trump’s campaign and now has a senior job. He is about to become dangerously useful. Picture, if you will, the scene in Mar-a-Lago on election night at the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Lions roll on and Ravens run riot

The Detroit Lions claim a sixth straight win, while Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson shine for the Baltimore Ravens.

Michael Keaton: Trump, Musk don't respect supporters

Actor Michael Keaton said former President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk don’t respect their supporters, in a video posted to Instagram this week. “You know, for some of you folks who, guys, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Joel Embiid shoving incident a microcosm of our society’s loss of respect for one another

Joel Embiid’s postgame media gaggle went off without issue Tuesday night in New York, following the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Knicks. There was no emotional confrontation between him and a ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

UFC 309 results, takeaways: Jon Jones continues to win at every turn, Stipe Miocic deserves our respect

Jones put his complete skillset on display in dismantling Miocic on Saturday night before scoring the stunning knockout blow

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots

Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Meta and TikTok executives. MPs are to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation, in ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million giveaways to continue

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sought an emergency injunction to stop Elon Musk's America PAC's million-dollar giveaway.

Musk tells Rogan X won't be allowed to 'exist' if Harris wins

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X and prominent supporter of former President Trump, claimed Monday the social platform will not be allowed to “exist” if Vice President Harris wins the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Pennsylvania Judge Allows Elon Musk’s $1 Million Voter Giveaways

Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled that the pro-Trump America PAC was not an illegal lottery, as the Philadelphia district attorney claimed.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Elon Musk’s wealth sees record two-day swell as Tesla’s stock surges

The EV giant’s stock is seeing the biggest two-day price gain in its history, adding $38 billion to Musk’s wallet.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to run Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’

President-elect Donald Trump late Tuesday announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” in an effort to “dismantle government bureaucracy.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Unpacking Mark Zuckerberg’s Midlife Crisis

Is Mark Zuckerberg’s style transformation just a matter of a change in personal taste? Or is the infamous tech mogul trying to tell us something about Meta?

Tech - Wired - October 31

Here is what my final polling data says about the US presidential election | John Zogby

The race is still on the tightest of margins, yet our data also shows some odd and surprising demographic trends. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Our son lived in our basement ‘finding himself.’ We give him an allowance — and now he lives off gig work in a studio with his girlfriend. What can we do?

“He isn’t interested in further formal education.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Putin touts growing BRICS alliance as answer to West's "perverse methods"

Hosting a summit of the BRICS alliance, Putin touted the growing club as an alternative to the West's "relentless foreign influence ostensibly promoting democracy."

Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC are backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Citi revamps pay for wealth bankers

More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loans

Business - Financial Times - November 7

White, Zuckerberg talk UFC rankings system fix

Dana White recently reached out to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for help with improving the UFC rankings system, possibly using artificial intelligence.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Officer injured as riot police called to Edinburgh fireworks disorder

Police say a number of people have been involved in disorder in the same area of Edinburgh where there were attacks last year.

Jailed teenager freed after appealing riot sentence

Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.

Man convicted of rioting tried to blow up a mosque

Simon Beech and another man were jailed in 2011 for trying to blow up a mosque in Stoke-on-Trent.

Almost £2m claimed in riot compensation so far

Most pay-outs are expected to come from local budgets for police commissioners or mayors.

'Not respected' Real Madrid absent from Ballon d'Or

European champions Real Madrid were awarded best club but chose not to attend Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony over a perceived lack of respect.

It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process

In a democracy, patriotism means loving your country because of its politicians sometimes, but despite its politics, always.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Marinakis 'undermined respect for game' says FA

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' appeal against a five-game stadium ban is dismissed to "send a clear message" after he "undermined respect for the game of football," says the FA.

Shapiro on Trump win in Pennsylvania: 'The will of the people must be respected'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) responded Thursday to former President Trump’s election victory, arguing “the will of the people must be respected.” “Our Commonwealth once again held a free, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Leavitt 'will respect' Trump decision on press secretary gig

The spokesperson for President-elect Trump's electoral campaign, Karoline Leavitt, brushed aside questions during a Fox News interview Thursday about whether she is interested in serving as White ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare

The great wealth transfer is underway with an estimated $84 trillion projected to change hands by 2045. Here's how families can prepare.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns

Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise

Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is $25 For Black Friday

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest in the beloved RPG series, and the second to star new series protagonist Ichiban Kasuga. If you haven't caught up with the latest misadventures of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 8 hours ago

Meta Bans Accounts That Track Celebrity Jet Travel, Including for Zuckerberg

The suspensions mirror decision Elon Musk made in 2022 to ban similar accounts on Twitter after he acquired the platform.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on the earnings call how the speed of Meta's AI technology buildout led the company to lift guidance for capex.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Mark Zuckerberg and T-Pain ‘Get Low’ in Anniversary Post

As he continues to shake up his old image, Meta’s chief executive has collaborated with the singer on a version of the hit song that was playing when he met his wife.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

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