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Protestors target Tesla as backlash to Elon Musk's political power grows
The average sale price of used Teslas has dropped, along with Tesla stock this year. NBC News' David Noriega looks at how Tesla might be caught up in the intersection of business and politics, and ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump celebrates disruption and defies backlash
“The people elected me to do the job, and I'm doing it."Politico - 1d -
Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists
Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?BBC News - 3d -
Breaking down the backlash to the Trump, Vance clash with Zelenskyy
Former Trump administration officials and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the tense moments at the White House between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash
Trump is making a high-stakes bet that could either reap major political dividends, or seriously undercut his second term.BBC News - 2d -
All this anti-DEI backlash won't last long
President Trump has stoked the fears of white working-class supporters through a politics of resentment over their declining fortunes in a pluralistic society.The Hill - 1d -
'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash
Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash
After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Analysis: Backlash to Carson Hocevar reads like a title contender's rite of passage
He was chided primarily by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney, but the receiving line of disgruntled drivers waiting for Carson Hocevar could have been so much longer. After the latest thriller at ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Leadership shake-up and backlash follow L.A.'s fire response failures
Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over delayed fire response, but scrutiny turns to City Hall as officials question who is truly accountable for the Pacific Palisades fire fallout.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows
President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push back. Donald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Cuts to US national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears
Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety and for wildlife.BBC News - 5d -
White House faces growing backlash over cuts to federal workforce
The White House is facing growing backlash to the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, including demonstrations at national parks, along with a legal setback that could eventually ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump dismisses GOP town hall backlash as result of ‘paid troublemakers’
President Trump on Monday shrugged off the outcry from voters at recent town halls with Republican members of Congress, attributing the backlash to “paid ‘troublemakers.'” “Paid ‘troublemakers’ are ...The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.
The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Elon Musk is the fox in the henhouse of science
The businessman’s central role in threatening American research has sparked protests in the UK’s Royal SocietyFinancial Times - 1d -
A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know
A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last weekABC News - Feb. 20 -
Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts
Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash
Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi
The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump faces Truth Social backlash over AI video of Gaza with topless Netanyahu and bearded bellydancers
Users of president’s own social media site criticise video showing reimagined Gaza featuring Trump and Israeli PM sipping cocktails. Donald Trump is facing a backlash on his Truth Social platform ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.Wired - 6d -
Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role
Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper. Sales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for ...The Guardian - 22h -
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
‘Dark MAGA’ Spreads as Elon Musk’s Influence Grows
Elon Musk continues to extend his power among constituents and in the government.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot.
His worldview is inseparable from his rearing in apartheid South Africa.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk’s Contempt for Customers Will Be His Undoing
While DOGE inflates its monetary impact, Tesla heads for a crash. And Twitter has lost most of its value. Is Musk just bad at business?Inc. - 13h -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...Wired - Feb. 18 -
Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans
Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk
Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.Inc. - Feb. 20
