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Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

ABC News - Jan. 14

McDaniels' preseason comments about Drake Maye are worth revisiting

Former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, a candidate to join Mike Vrabel's staff. shared his thoughts on New England's prized young QB Drake Maye before the 2024 season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?

As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Trump's pick Pete Hegseth spars with Democrats over past comments

Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, will face questions about some of the negative stories that surfaced since Trump named him.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Zuckerberg Comments on Apple Add to Criticism of Recent Meta Moves

The founder of Facebook, now transformed into Meta, may have delivered a master class on how a CEO doesn’t make a company look good.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says

The comments highlighted rifts within the U.S. right wing and between two men who have been influential advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire

From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.

Wired - Jan. 13

GOP Sen. Lankford says U.S. ‘is not going to invade’ Greenland despite Trump’s comments

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) reacts to President-elect Trump not ruling out using military force to take control of Greenland, a territory of Denmark.

NBC News - Jan. 12

How Steph's ‘mid' comments gave Draymond, Warriors wake-up call

Draymond Green believes Steph Curry helped the Golden State Warriors acknowledge the elephant in the room with his blunt assessment of the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Slot won't comment on Kvaratskhelia rumours

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with a January move to Anfield.

ESPN - Jan. 10

UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts

A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Tyreek Hill's agent says star WR is committed to Dolphins despite season-ending comments

Hill was apparently speaking out of frustration

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - Jan. 9

Elon Musk says all human data for AI training ‘exhausted’

Tech boss suggests move to self-learning synthetic data though some warn this could cause ‘model collapse’. Business live – latest updates Artificial intelligence companies have run out of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Ubisoft Refuses To Comment On Tencent Rumors But Says It's Exploring Options To Maximize Value

As part its delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows , Ubisoft has announced that it's putting plans in place to pursue "various transformational strategic and capitalistic options" to help put itself ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

Greenland’s prime minister calls for calm after Trump comments

Pro-independence Múte Egede says Greenland must stay unified after becoming centre of US-Denmark spat. Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity, urging citizens not to panic, after being ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Before Elon Musk and DOGE, there was Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's Inspector General Act of 1978 led to the creation of the Department of Justice's Inspector General, which has since issued reports critical of the FBI's role in the 2016 election, ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation

The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments

Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.

BBC News - Jan. 9

The stock market is at the same valuation as when Greenspan made his ‘irrational exuberance’ comment

Stocks by one valuation measure are at the exact same place they were when former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan made his infamous “irrational exuberance” comment.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not 'play politics'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday went after President-elect Trump for recent comments he made about ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. “People are literally fleeing,” Newsom ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

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

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 America

ABC 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

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

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 Miami

CBS 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

Trump comments deepen GOP disagreement over how to pass his agenda

President-elect Trump’s public back-and-forth over whether Republicans should pass his agenda in one or two massive packages is deepening the disagreements among lawmakers over how to tackle the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

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