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What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?
The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Gazans React to Trump’s Comments About Hostages
President-elect Donald J. Trump said “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if hostages captured in the Hamas-led attacks were not freed before he takes office.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Mexico's President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump's 'Gulf of America' comment
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sarcastically to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of AmericaABC News - Jan. 8 -
European Union won't allow attacks on borders, French minister says after Trump's Greenland comments
In an interview Wednesday, Jean-Noël Barrot addressed the U.S. president-elect's interest in Greenland.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event
Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracy. Pedro Sánchez has hit out at Elon Musk and his allies for “openly attacking our ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him
Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in favor of his own — and that he is willing to silence them on X.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics
Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issueFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him?
After years of politicians and media figures normalising far-right ideas, the billionaire’s meddling is falling on fertile ground. When Elon Musk endorsed the far-right Alternative für Deutschland ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Can Brussels stop Elon Musk’s political meddling in Europe?
Also in this newsletter: Is Ukraine seeking to capture more Russian territory?Financial Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas
According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Why Meta is ending fact-checking, shifting to Elon Musk's X notes system
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will cease third-party fact-checking and move toward community notes similar to those used on X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk. CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Dolphins GM says Tyreek Hill hasn't asked for trade despite comments; top landing spots for star WR if dealt
Hill previously indicated he desired to stay in MiamiCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk would be interested in buying Liverpool FC, claims father
‘He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to’ Musk Sr says there is family connection to the city The father of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, claims his son would be interested ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions
The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.BBC News - Jan. 7