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Senior Tory urges Elon Musk not to back Reform UK
Andrew Griffith showers praise on Tesla billionaire before asking him to also consider the ConservativesFinancial Times - 10h -
Johnson has a huge new problem: Elon Musk
The tech scion spent the day whipping against the CR — and Republicans are getting in line behind him.Politico - 10h -
The Guardian view on Elon Musk and UK politics: interference in plain sight | Editorial
American tech billionaires are no more entitled to meddle in British democracy than other foreign oligarchs. Under most circumstances, a British politician seeking cash from a foreign oligarch ...The Guardian - 12h -
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Elon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessmanABC News - 13h -
Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?
Federal agencies are reviewing whether the tech mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules meant to protect states secrets.The New York Times - 17h -
A Biodiversity Solution Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight.
We tend to look at environmental problems in isolation. A holistic approach would be more effective, a new report says.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X
Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.The New York Times - 2d -
Can Elon Musk become a major backer of Farage’s Reform UK?
Tech billionaire is giving ‘serious thought’ to donating to populist partyFinancial Times - 13h -
Chris Mason: Is this the clearest proof yet Musk wants to get involved in UK politics?
Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with Elon Musk but no figure has been agreed on.BBC News - 1d -
The Guardian view on a Moscow assassination: Ukraine’s justified strike and Russia’s baseless outrage | Editorial
Kyiv’s targeted killings expose the reach of its intelligence services, challenging the Kremlin’s war machine while sticking to the laws of war. Russia’s leadership is furious that one of their top ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk’s Farage meeting renews reports he could fund Reform UK
Reform treasurer also joins talks at Donald Trump’s home as hard-right party says ‘we can do great things together’. Elon Musk has met Nigel Farage and Nick Candy, Reform UK’s new treasurer, at ...The Guardian - 1d -
China's efforts to spy in the UK happening in plain view, says ex-Tory leader
Sir Iain says there are "many more involved in exactly this kind of espionage" in the UK.BBC News - 2d -
The Observer view on Syria: we must reach out a hand of friendship to Damascus | Observer editorial
The challenges facing Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government are numerous, complex and daunting. But the west must not attempt to dictate events . One struggle ends, another begins. Revolution begets ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Observer view on Luke Littler: kebabs, banter and straight as an arrow, no wonder Britain loves him | Observer editorial
The laid-back 17-year-old who brought millions of young fans to darts has been shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. In a puritanical age of wellness, non-alcoholic drinks ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hiding in plain sight: Americans’ obsession with camouflage is a sign of paranoid times
From Chappell Roan to rightwing-coded ‘it’ girls, Americans of all stripes are embracing the aesthetic. It’s the latest indication of a new political moment. It’s become an inescapable pop culture ...The Guardian - 4d -
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.The New York Times - 5d -
The Guardian view on Christmas shows: they are fairy tales for our times
From Ballet Shoes to Wicked, stories of female empowerment and friendship are triumphing on stage and screen. “I’d start with Ballet Shoes first. It’s my favourite,” Meg Ryan’s character urges a ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Guardian view on AI’s power, limits, and risks: it may require rethinking the technology
OpenAI’s new ‘o1’ system seeks to solve the limits to growth but it raises concerns about control and the risks of smart machines. More than 300 million people use OpenAI’s ChatGPT each week, a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Elon Musk and DOGE vs. Regulators
The billionaire has needled government agencies, armed with potential influence over their budgets. But some of these organizations are also looking into his interests.The New York Times - 5d -
The Guardian view on the Murdoch family drama: mogul’s death could imitate art
Events in a US court reveal a story that rivals HBO’s Succession with a patriarch’s waning control, sibling rivalries and a media empire at stake. “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family ...The Guardian - 6d -
Elon Musk and Tesla Shareholders Are Richer Than Ever
Tesla stock and Elon Musk’s net worth are both smashing record highs.Inc. - 6d -
The Guardian view on South Korea’s martial law debacle: a democratic beacon needs new leadership | Editorial
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s alarming attempt to impose his will could hardly be worse-timed for a key Asian power . The South Korean president’s bizarre, appalling and short-lived attempt to impose ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
The Guardian view on Trump’s threat to the media: time to pass the Press Act
Bipartisan legislation offers historic protections for journalists, banning secret surveillance and ensuring source confidentiality. Fears of a press crackdown under Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says
Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints. A monk was able to abuse children for four decades on an island off the Welsh coast ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies | Editorial
The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat. Famously, 2024 has been the biggest election year in ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
The Guardian view on France’s political crisis: belatedly, Macron must look left | Editorial
The president’s gamble on far-right support failed. The route to stability lies in the opposite direction. Haughty defiance has become Emmanuel Macron’s go-to tone during a second term marred by ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding
Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America
How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics
The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain. Elon Musk appears to have many obsessions. The world’s richest man is evangelical about ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Guardian view on Chelsea’s WSL dominance: team brilliance tests league competitiveness
Five-time champions continue breaking records, widening the gap in women’s football as financial disparities challenge league competitiveness. When Chelsea’s women’s football team take to the pitch ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman Discuss Elon Musk’s Political Power at DealBook Summit
At the DealBook summit, some billionaires and political leaders marveled at the tech mogul’s reach, access to the levers of power, and staggering wealth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion
Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom
A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The Guardian view on protests in Georgia: resisting a drift into Putin’s orbit | Editorial
The Georgian Dream government’s suspension of EU talks has sparked an existential struggle for democracy. In recent years, Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has brazenly pursued a policy ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3