The truth about immigration? As Elon Musk shows, borders are always open for the rich

The truth about immigration? As Elon Musk shows, borders are always open for the rich | Arwa Mahdawi

The South African-born multibillionaire almost certainly worked in the US without correct authorisation – just another ‘enterprising expat’ operating in a ‘legal grey area’. When is an illegal ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

He has already fathered many children. Now Musk wants all of the US to embrace extreme breeding | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump’s billionaire best friend wants young people to ‘fear’ childlessness. He’ll be right at home in an incoming administration set on rolling back reproductive rights. Is Elon Musk the dinner ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Should immigrants worry about Trump’s new border czar?

Donald Trump has a constitutional duty to ensure that his administration faithfully executes the laws Congress has passed, and his decision to make Thomas Homan his border czar shows that he is ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

We are witnessing the final stage of genocide in Gaza | Arwa Mahdawi

Omer Bartov is an Israeli-American professor of Holocaust and genocide studies. He has issued a grim warning on Gaza. Want to know a fun fact about Palestinians? They’re hard to kill. You can bomb ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Trump’s win has given angry incels enormous power | Arwa Mahdawi

The masks were never exactly on to begin with – social media was a hotbed of bigotry long before Trump’s victory. But winning has emboldened his followers. Well that didn’t take long, did it? As ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Is Ivanka Trump a secret Democrat? No – and neither is Melania | Arwa Mahdawi

Some liberals have a weird urge, based on the flimsiest evidence, to see conservative women as misled victims of Maga men. Her father may have been voted into the highest office in the land, but ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Are US women protesting Trump by ‘swearing off sex with men’? | Arwa Mahdawi

Ever since the election, there have been endless headlines about US women emulating South Korea’s fringe 4B movement. Sex sells. Sex strikes, meanwhile, make for an irresistible headline. Ever ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Elon Musk Could Have US Citizenship Revoked If He Lied on Immigration Forms

The richest man in the world appears to have worked in the US without authorization. According to experts, if he did so and lied about it as part of the immigration process, he could be denaturalized.

Tech - Wired - October 31

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 ...

Jordan Klepper Isn’t Wild About the ‘First Buddy,’ Elon Musk

“Trump’s been getting something that Elon’s 11 children will never receive: his full attention,” Klepper said on “The Daily Show.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...

Is three minutes enough for a goodbye hug? A New Zealand airport has ruled it is | Arwa Mahdawi

Dunedin airport has erected signs that limit public displays of affection in drop-off zones. Is it enough time? I did a scientific experiment to find out …. Parting, as we all know, is such sweet ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Location tracking, meet abortion bans – authoritarians have too much power | Arwa Mahdawi

Babel Street’s people-tracking service allows customers – including government agencies – to track mobile users. Ever heard of Babel Street ? Unless you’re a data and analytics enthusiast, it’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Hulk Hogan once endorsed Barack Obama. How did he become a big Maga mascot? | Arwa Mahdawi

Almost a decade since his lawsuit brought down the Gawker website, the former wrestler seems to have a taste for hanging around with vengeful billionaires. He might even harbour political ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

When Trump says he’s going to ‘protect’ women, he means ‘control’ them | Arwa Mahdawi

Rights we have taken for granted can, as we saw with the overturning of Roe v Wade, be suddenly yanked away. “Hello, I’d like a line of credit, please.” Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 2

RIP Peanut the squirrel. At least he wasn’t flushed away like Pebbles the hamster | Arwa Mahdawi

There was outrage when officials euthanised Peanut as a possible rabies risk. But he’s just the latest emotional support animal to meet a grisly end. RIP Peanut the squirrel , an internet-famous ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Celebrities need to stop writing children’s books: they’re woefully underqualified | Arwa Mahdawi

As Jamie Oliver has found out to his cost, write what you know or you could end up with a flop and an international PR disaster. Ever wondered what frivolous whims you’d indulge if you were made ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Line up to kiss the ring! How to join the brownnosers sucking up to Trump | Arwa Mahdawi

Business moguls and world leaders are desperate to weasel into Trump’s good books. It’s humiliating but the payday is worth it. Let the humiliation Olympics begin. As Donald Trump readies himself ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

How border towns view the immigration debate

While there are no shortage of opinions about the immigration debate, Omar Villafranca took a 1,600-mile trip from Texas to Arizona to see how those closest to the issue see it.

Why southern border towns are frustrated by the immigration debate

Presidio, Texas, relies on hundreds of Mexican citizens who legally cross the border daily to work in restaurants or oil fields. Presidio's mayor believes the city would be in "serious trouble" if ...

California border towns have mixed feelings on immigration

CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is wrapping up his tour of communities along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in California. Residents there have differing opinions on immigration.

How border towns view the immigration debate

The southern border has become a key issue in the 2024 election. Omar Villafranca traveled 1,700 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border to see how people closest to the issue view the debate.

Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery

Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.

'SNL' cast member Chloe Fineman says Elon Musk made her cry when he hosted the show

"Saturday Night Live” cast member Chloe Fineman appeared to solve a mystery about which recent “SNL” host made someone cry: saying that Elon Musk left her in tears.

Election officials, worried about misinformation, confront Elon Musk on his own turf

Local election officials have been taking to X to refute owner Elon Musk's false election claims -- but their reach pales in comparison to Musk's 200 million followers.

Elon Musk and his super PAC share violent and vulgar videos about Kamala Harris

One video shared by Musk and America PAC was created by a user who had previously shared what appeared to be neo-Nazi imagery.

Elon Musk Has Spent the Final Days Before the Election Posting About Peanut the Squirrel

The world's richest man man has spent $118 million supporting Donald Trump's campaign. His closing argument: “Vote For PNut! For Liberty! For Freedom!”

Tech - Wired - November 4

Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

Italy's president has sharply rebuked Elon Musk

World - ABC News - November 13

Italy's president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

Italy's president has sharply rebuked Elon Musk

Tech - ABC News - November 13

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

Elon Musk goes to Washington

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House

World - Financial Times - November 12

Elon Musk’s Political Influence

We explore Musk’s agenda and ideology.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Olivia Rodrigo is right: you shouldn't date anyone who wants to go into space. But I have other red flags | Arwa Mahdawi

The pop star has reminded us to shun would-be astronauts such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. But what about people who hang toilet paper the wrong way?. Olivia Rodrigo does not want to hear about ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Mark Zuckerberg loves his wife? That’s nice – but let’s stop fawning over a guy who fawns over Trump | Arwa Mahdawi

Meta’s ‘awkward dork’ boss has updated his haircut and his wardrobe – and shown the world how much family means to him. He’s still a billionaire with skeletons in the cupboard. Do they hand out ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump’s tax cuts and Musk’s Doge show they have no idea about US debt | Jeffrey Frankel

It is often said the tycoons know how to put America’s fiscal house in order – but the smart money says that’s not the case. When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Watch live: Trump gives remarks on immigration, border security in Texas

Former President Trump will give remarks to the press Friday afternoon from Austin, Texas, focusing on immigration and border security, according to his campaign. Trump has leaned in to the issue ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump says "border czar" will be Tom Homan, ex-immigration enforcement chief

President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as "border czar" in his incoming administration.

Trump 'border czar' says administration will conduct workplace immigration raids

Incoming "border czar" Tom Homan said Monday that President-elect Trump's administration will crank up workplace raids as part of its broader immigration crackdown. Speaking on “Fox & Friends,” the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

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