Should we take Elon Musk’s and Taylor Swift’s political endorsements seriously? | Siva Vaidhyanathan
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CBS News - Top stories
United says Taylor Swift concerts drove 25% uptick in demand
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.47 minutes ago -
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The Guardian - World
Starmer’s free tickets for Arsenal and Taylor Swift part of job, says minister
Business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, defends PM over gifts he has received since becoming Labour leader. UK politics live – latest updates . Keir Starmer’s attendance at Arsenal football ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa
The parallels between South Africa then and the US today are striking5 hours ago -
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Who Do Voters Really Like? Taylor Swift.
The pop star Taylor Swift has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris — and is far more popular among Democrats and independents than Republicans.6 hours ago -
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X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertent'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.10 hours ago - Brazil -
The New York Times - Business
Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.14 hours ago - Brazil -
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We need new homes, where should they go?
BBC Home Editor Mark Easton hosts a debate with three experts asking whether we should build on the green belt.14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk's X 'declined to send an appropriate witness' to Senate hearing on election threats, Warner's office says
A representative for Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said X "declined to send an appropriate witness" to an election security hearing.18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Elon Musk’s X circumvents court-ordered block in Brazil
Social media platform routes internet traffic outside of Brazil using a communications network update. Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, became accessible to many users in Brazil ...18 hours ago - Brazil -
Inc. - Business
Teamsters Will Not Endorse Anyone for President in 2024
This is the first time since 1996 that the union is not making an endorsement.18 hours ago -
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How Elon Musk amplified content from a suspected Russian election interference plot
Musk, apparently unaware of the company’s Russia funding source, engaged with content from Tenet Media and its creators at least 60 times.20 hours ago - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
Sanders: Trump should 'tone it down'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday said that former President Trump should "tone it down" in an interview on MSNBC, following a post on X by Trump that blamed Democratic rhetoric for ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
We have $1 million in high-yield savings and CDs set aside to buy a house. Should we move our money if the Fed cuts rates?
We have a lot of cash on hand for a specific purpose, but we won’t be able to live off the income if interest rates drop.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
My father makes after-tax contributions to his 401(k). Should he take these as his RMD or leave them for his beneficiaries?
“My father is a widower, so any beneficiary would be a non-spouse.”Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why is Trump picking a fight he can’t win with Taylor Swift?
Trump and his MAGA supporters, more so than “normies,” are keenly aware of Swift’s power because they understand that politics is downstream from culture.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
George Clooney reacts to Trump saying he should 'get out of politics': 'I will if he does'
George Clooney is responding to former President Trump's call that he should abandon politics and focus on his TV career, saying, "I will if he does." "He's a big fan of mine," the "Ocean's Eleven" ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes underscore dividing lines: Can Democrats and Republicans be friends?
When Brittany Mahomes, the co-owner of a professional soccer team and the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, liked an Instagram post from former President Trump last month, a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
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CNBC - Business
Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA for 'regulatory overreach'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the FAA after the agency said it would levy fines on the company for licensing and safety-related violations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Harris Meets With Teamsters, Seeking Endorsement
Leadership of the 1.3-million-member union has not backed a candidate for president yet, but met with Trump in January.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Musk offer to give Taylor Swift a child 'rotten and creepy'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to give pop superstar Taylor Swift a child, saying his social media post was “rotten and creepy.” Following the ABC ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
We live in an era of political violence. The rich and famous aren't the primary targets | Moira Donegan
Unlike Donald Trump, most of us do not get to face the risk of violence with Secret Service protection. It is not a good sign for US politics that an apparent second assassination attempt against ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
In federal trial, Michael Kors says it's harder to sell handbags in TikTok and Taylor Swift era
It is one of the latest testimonies in the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit to block the merger of Coach's owner Tapestry and Michael Kors' owner Capri.2 days ago - Tiktok -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Reporter on Trump and a New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him. Peter Baker, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Here’s the real ‘enigma’ about Charlotte Owen: why we still take sexist gossip so seriously | Marina Hyde
OK, it’s not great to put a 29-year-old in the Lords – but trouser-rubbing ‘journalists’ spreading innuendo can’t back it up with a shred of evidence. Hello there. Today I would like to talk about ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
Trump-Taylor Swift feud may pose risks in tight election
The escalating feud between former President Trump and Taylor Swift could impact November’s election as Democrats seek to use Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Harris as a turnout mechanism. ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Why EV investors are tracking Taylor Swift and swing state polls
Investors are betting the US election outcome will have a big impact on sector stocks in Asia2 days ago