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A $90m litmus test - Wisconsin court vote becomes referendum on Musk
The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.BBC News - 3d -
Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program
The Netflix co-founder said he wanted his alma mater to become a leader in studying the consequences, and guiding beneficial uses, of artificial intelligence.The New York Times - Mar. 24 -
Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity
Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.CBS News - 4d -
How Trump Could Make Larry Ellison the Next Media Mogul
The co-founder of Oracle and friend of President Trump, who was a flamboyant fixture in the 1990s, has returned to the spotlight through — of all things — TikTok.The New York Times - 2d -
Why This High School Entrepreneur’s College Essay Is Going Viral
Zach Yadegari, the 18-year-old co-founder of calorie-tracking app Cal AI, got rejected from 15 top-tier universities.Inc. - 15h -
What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.The New York Times - 2d -
Clickbait titles and cliffhangers: the mini TV serials capturing phone audiences
‘Vertical dramas’ consisting of minute-long episodes are booming, with market predicted to be worth $14bn by 2027. Found a Homeless Billionaire Husband for Christmas. The Quarterback Next Door. ...The Guardian - 20h -
Bernie Sanders warns the U.S. is now a "pseudo-democracy"
Preview: In an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 6, the Vermont Senator decries the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the political process.CBS News - 13h -
Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technologyABC News - 2d -
‘Oh, Sh*t’: Entrepreneurs Are Hurting Over Trump’s Trade War
Wednesday’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’ unveiled sweeping tariffs that has left the world stunned. Founders are now trying to figure out how to navigate Trump’s choppy tariff waters.Inc. - 1d -
It’s Day 1 of a New Mayor’s Race in New York
What do a once-indicted mayor, a former governor and the Guardian Angels founder have in common? They all may be on the November ballot in the New York City mayor’s race.The New York Times - 1d -
This Purse Can’t Even Fit an iPhone. It Keeps Selling Out
Cult Gaia’s products have been going viral for more than a decade. Founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat says she knows when she has a hit.Inc. - 19h -
My message from prison: Just Stop Oil may be ending civil disruption, but the struggle must go on | Indigo Rumbelow
We forced the government to take some action, but still it closes it eyes to the impending climate collapse. A new method of confrontation is needed. Indigo Rumbelow is co-founder of Just Stop ...The Guardian - 51m -
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on FridayABC News - Mar. 28 -
Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the city
The city of Venice has confirmed it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of ...ABC News - 6d -
Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the city
ROME — The city of Venice confirmed Saturday it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by ...NBC News - 5d -
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday stressed the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying it could determine “the future of America and Western Civilization.” Musk reposted a report ...The Hill - 5d -
Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...The Hill - 5d -
Wisconsin judicial race provides a critical test for Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk playbook
Billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk has played a major role in the uptick in spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster explains how the judicial race is ...NBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk says he sent MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair $2.5 million, open to paternity test
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair publicly feuded on X on Monday after she accused the world’s richest man of withdrawing childcare support and refusing to ...The Hill - 4d -
Musk slams ‘fake judges’ who 'should be ashamed of themselves'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed “fake judges” challenging him in legal battles during an interview on Fox News’s “The Five” Tuesday, where he also highlighted the importance of the Wisconsin ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump, Musk tout voter Wisconsin ID passage as preferred candidate loses court bid
President Trump and his senior adviser, tech billionaire Elon Musk, touted the passage of the ballot measure Tuesday that amends Wisconsin’s Constitution to mandate photo identification for voters. ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats target Musk after Schimel loss in Wisconsin court race
Democrats celebrated a liberal candidate's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on Tuesday, when conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who was backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and President ...The Hill - 2d -
Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win
Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top ...ABC News - 2d -
Crockett responds to Bondi's 'threat' over Musk criticism
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday pushed back against Attorney General Pam Bondi after the Justice Department head criticized the Texas Democrat’s comments about tech billionaire Elon ...The Hill - 2d -
Haberman: Trump advisers 'tired of Musk's presence'
New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman said Wednesday that President Trump’s advisers are “tired of” tech billionaire Elon Musk hanging around. “He does see advantages in having ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk will remain 'a friend and an adviser' to Trump after leaving DOGE: Vance
Vice President Vance said Thursday that billionaire Elon Musk will remain a “friend and an adviser” to the White House after Musk departs from his role as a special government employee next month. ...The Hill - 1d -
Tate Modern given Joan Mitchell work in biggest donation since 1969
Miami billionaire couple part with triptych by late abstract expressionist that previously hung in their bedroom. Tate Modern has announced its most significant single donation in more than 50 ...The Guardian - 1d -
Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump after leaving Doge, says Vance
Vice-president makes remark after reports that president told cabinet members billionaire will be stepping back. JD Vance said on Thursday that Elon Musk would remain a “friend and an adviser” to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk accused of nonpayment by 2024 election canvasser
A lawsuit filed earlier this week accuses tech billionaire Elon Musk and his super PAC of failing to pay canvassers who helped President Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Musk and America PAC ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump, Musk protest organizer praises Booker, knocks Schumer
Ezra Levin, an activist who has organized demonstrations protesting President Trump and his close ally billionaire Elon Musk, praised Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for breaking the record for the ...The Hill - 16h -
Bernie Sanders: U.S. now a “pseudo-democracy”
In this preview of an interview to air on “CBS Sunday Morning” April 6, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders talks with CBS News’ Robert Costa about the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the ...CBS News - 12h