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Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine

The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.

The New York Times - 5d

Tesla stock is falling because Elon Musk’s stock is falling

The company is valued more as a moonshot rather than a carmaker

Financial Times - 5d

These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work

The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.

Inc. - 5d

A known Tesla bull calls for Elon Musk to ‘step up.’ Will he listen?

Just days after saying Tesla Inc.’s recent stock selloff was overdone, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, a well-known tech analyst and Tesla bull, is taking a different approach: He’s speaking to the manager.

MarketWatch - 5d

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - 4d

An Elon Musk stablecoin? Democrats warn of a Big Tech crypto takeover.

Stablecoin bill could lead to a “privatization of the dollar,” according to crypto skeptic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

MarketWatch - 4d

Meta's Community Notes will use tech from Elon Musk's X

Meta’s upcoming Community Notes feature for monitoring misinformation will use some technology developed by Musk’s X for its similar service.

NBC News - 3d

Ben Jennings on Elon Musk and the backlash against Tesla – cartoon

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The Guardian - 3d

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - 2d

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - 2d

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

BBC News - 2d

Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs

Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained that foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service.

CNBC - 1d

How an obscure US government office has become a target of Elon Musk

Rightwing campaign propelled by tech billionaire accuses General Services Administration’s 18F of being a far-left cell. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...

The Guardian - 17h

If you’re reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

Social media is lurching to the right like a tapeworm scenting offal – and X’s algorithms make it hard to find opposing opinion. Wake up grandad and put your opinions in the pedal bin! If you even ...

The Guardian - 11h

Jamie Dimon on Trump tariff policy: 'Uncertainty is not a good thing'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged President Trump’s tariff policy is causing uncertainty for businesses, which is “not a good thing.” “I don’t think the average American consumer who ...

The Hill - 3d

GOP senator: People in agriculture 'get a little nervous' about tariffs

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voiced support for President Trump's tariff policies Thursday, even as she acknowledged the agricultural community can get "a little nervous" about the topic, which has ...

The Hill - 3d

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?

BBC News - 4d

New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims

It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”

MarketWatch - 3d

Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers

Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive

Financial Times - 2d

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Elon Musk’s DOGE Calls in U.S. Marshals When a Small Agency Refuses to Share Data

The U.S. African Development Foundation refused to let DOGE members into its offices. DOGE returned with law enforcement.

Inc. - Mar. 7

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 - 6d

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 - 5d