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Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?

Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.

BBC News - 2d

UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look

Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support

Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...

CBS News - 6d

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...

The Guardian - 5d

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

Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration

Shares of Tesla and Trump Media, which were seen as major beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, have lost nearly 50% since Inauguration Day.

MarketWatch - 6d

Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role

Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.

ABC News - 5d

Eggings, swastikas and dog poop: Tesla bears brunt of people’s ire against Musk

In response to the billionaire’s scorched-earth raids on US government agencies, Tesla chargers and showrooms are being targeted. In the early morning hours of Donald Trump’s inauguration day, a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump says he’s buying ‘brand new’ Tesla to support Musk

President Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling. “To Republicans, ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump buys Tesla to 'make a statement' about Musk backlash

President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration's government ...

The Hill - 6d

Watch: Trump buys Tesla alongside Musk at White House

President Trump joined tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk on Tuesday at the White House, where he bought a Tesla vehicle. “I’m gonna buy because number one, it’s a great product. As good as it ...

The Hill - 5d

Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...

The Hill - 5d

Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark

After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

‘Yellowstone’ star Barret Swatek is ditching her $65 million Hawaii hideaway to move back to Alabama

Swatek and her husband, Adam Weiss, are preparing to auction off the extravagant, beachfront Hawaii mansion.

MarketWatch - 3d

Aviva Investors walks back ‘watch list’ pledge to ditch least green investments

Asset manager blames ‘different macro backdrop’ for change of tack on climate divestments

Financial Times - 10h

UFC could ditch ‘bad marriage’ with ESPN for Netflix as pay-per-view numbers reportedly drop

The MMA promotion is reportedly furious with ESPN after suffering a major technical outage during UFC 313

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Tesla’s stock has lost its ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s the latest bad news.

Tesla’s stock is sinking after another month of bad China sales. Elon Musk has now lost about $7 billion in his stake since the election.

MarketWatch - 6d

Tesla’s stock may be bouncing, but this analyst explains why you should keep selling

One reason Tesla investors should sell into the stock’s recent bounce is because of all the “political noise” surrounding Chief Executive Elon Musk, one analyst says.

MarketWatch - 4d

Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short-lived’

Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hit. A devoted investor in Elon Musk ’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend ...

The Guardian - 2d

‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role

Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...

The Guardian - 2h

‘I Thought I Was Going to Die Here’: 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Just Out of Sight

Brieonna Cassell crashed into a ditch, shattering bones and getting pinned inside. Just yards away from a road, she was determined to survive until help arrived.

The New York Times - 3d

Florida Bill Would Ban Mandatory Tips and Service Fees

The proposed legislation sets the stage for tipping based on merit and ditching automatic gratuities. It might address consumers’ tipping fatigue, but is the service industry ready?

Inc. - 3h

Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies

Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 3d

'I texted him right away and said, "Are you crazy?"': Why Terry Francona and Bruce Bochy ditched retirement to manage again

Rounds of golf and relaxing vacations weren't enough to keep two skippers in their 60s away from the game for long.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Tesla’s crash back towards reality, in several charts

Rapid unscheduled share-price disassembly

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Jimmy Kimmel Doubts Trump Will Really Buy a Tesla

“But why should he, when he did a big commercial for them today, absolutely free?” Kimmel said after the president brought some of Elon Musk’s cars to the White House.

The New York Times - 5d

Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show

Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?

The New York Times - 5d

Why Trump’s Tesla Showcase Mattered to Elon Musk

A lot has changed since former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. snubbed Elon Musk at an event in 2021.

The New York Times - 4d

Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US

Financial Times - 4d

Tesla’s Letter to the Trump Administration, Tariffs and a Market Meltdown

Even Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker is bracing for pain from the trade wars, as stocks fall into correction territory.

The New York Times - 3d

Stocks continue to rebound, but Tesla shares head in reverse

Investors await Federal Reserve interest-rate decision this week, while bracing for another round of U.S. tariffs.

CBS News - 11m

FTAV’s further reading

D&D; dollar dominance; Tesla protests; woolly mice

Financial Times - 6d

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

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

BBC News - 5d

Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8