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Tesla’s First-Quarter Deliveries Slump on Musk Backlash, Weak Demand
The Elon Musk-led company experienced a 13 percent drop in deliveries.Inc. - 2d -
Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla
Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.The New York Times - 2d -
Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla
Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.The New York Times - 2d -
A Global Backlash to Trump’s Tariffs, and Deep Cuts to Public Health
Plus, a rare Beatles audition tape.The New York Times - 1d -
The inside story of the 2024 election
{beacon} It’s Tuesday. It’s April Fools’ Day, so keep your wits about you. And send me any pranks you come across. 😉 In today's issue: Behind the scenes of Biden dropping out Booker’s 16+ hour ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump news at a glance: All eyes on special elections; Booker’s 25-hour speech on ‘nation in crisis’
Elections in Wisconsin and Florida seen as reflection of Trump’s standing with voters. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 1 April 2025.. Republican Randy Fine won a special ...The Guardian - 3d -
Fine, Patronis sworn in after special Florida election, boosting thin GOP House majority
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday swore in newly elected Florida Reps. Jimmy Patronis (R) and Randy Fine (R). The two won special elections Tuesday, and their quick entry to the House gives ...The Hill - 2d -
GOP 'anxiety' persists ahead of Florida special elections in Trump territory
Republicans are looking to add two more seats to their House majority after special elections in Florida next week, giving GOP leaders a little more breathing room in a tightly divided legislative ...NBC News - Mar. 28 -
Elon Musk offers giveaway in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground ...NBC News - 5d -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 4d -
Nonprofit groups and Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two ...NBC News - 4d -
DeSantis says Florida special election isn't referendum on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 6th Congressional District is not a referendum on President Trump's first few months back in office. “If there’s an ...The Hill - 3d -
Republican Randy Fine wins Florida special election for Waltz seat
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) has won the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democrat Josh Weil in what became a ...The Hill - 3d -
Republicans win special elections for two deep-red House seats in Florida
The Republican candidates prevailed in a pair of special congressional elections in Florida on Tuesday, NBC News projects, giving Republicans some more breathing room as they navigate a narrow ...NBC News - 3d -
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was has won the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont, ...The Hill - 3d -
5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections
Democrats scored a critical win Tuesday in their first major test at the ballot box since President Trump took office in January. The elections came amid growing anger over the Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Republicans win special elections for two key House seats in Florida
Randy Fine beats Josh Weil in Mike Waltz’s former district, and Jimmy Patronis wins seat vacated by Matt Gaetz. Republicans on Tuesday won special elections for two US House of Representatives ...The Guardian - 3d -
Scott Walker on Wisconsin race: Trump voters 'don't vote in spring elections'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) brushed off the results from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race, saying that Trump voters often “don’t vote in spring elections.” “I‘ve said this for months. ...The Hill - 2d -
Former Knicks, Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame: report
The basketball world knew he wouldn’t have to wait long, but now Carmelo Anthony knows he is a member of the Class of 2025. The 10-time NBA All-Star has been notified he’s been elected into the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.NBC News - 2d -
Polish prime minister says his party was targeted in cyberattack ahead of election
The Polish prime minister says his centrist political party was the target of a cyberattack, and suggested that it could have been interference by Russia ahead of Poland's presidential election ...ABC News - 2d -
Ukraine great Shevchenko is not elected to UEFA ruling committee as Russia cedes place
Ukraine great Andrii Shevchenko failed to win election to the UEFA executive committee on Thursday, the day Russia formally ceded its seat on the decision-making body of European soccer. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run ...ABC News - 1d -
Ukraine's Shevchenko hits back at UEFA and 'political factors' for soccer election loss
Ukrainian soccer federation president Andriy Shevchenko hit back at UEFA on Friday, one day after a heavy election loss, claiming he and his country “were not welcome” to join its leadership. The ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
China’s export boom sparks record number of WTO disputes
Beijing’s reliance on overproduction to offset weak demand at home stokes grievances among trade partnersFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump's 'Liberation Day' unfolds with new reciprocal tariffs sparking fear, uncertainty
President Donald Trump is expected to roll out the largest set of new trade barriers in generations Wednesday — calling it “Liberation Day” — shortly after U.S. stock markets close.NBC News - 2d -
Markets plunge as Trump tariffs spark fears of a trade war
Stocks nosedived at the opening bell after President Donald Trump upended global markets by announcing tariffs on almost all imports coming into the United States. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on ...NBC News - 1d -
Oil slides as Opec+ lifts output and tariffs spark global growth fears
Unexpected increase in supply comes as concern over world economy hits several commoditiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Softball: Cacchio, Eng spark Bridgewater-Raritan’s rally over Bernards
The Bridgewater-Raritan softball team shook off five lackluster innings with a late rally, a big hit, and an inspiring performance by a varsity rookieYahoo Sports - 1d -
Youthful Matildas provide spark in friendly win over South Korea
A shorthanded Matildas showed youthful verve on Friday to edge South Korea 1-0 in a confidence-boosting victory at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.South Korea regrouped and controlled possession but were ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Lamar Jackson sparks legal battle with Dale Earnhardt Jr. over No. 8
Last year, it was Lamar Jackson vs.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Freshman Joyce Edwards could be South Carolina’s spark against UConn in championship
TAMPA, Fla. — With the clock winding down in the first quarter, South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards had the ball on the perimeter and looked toward her coach, Dawn Staley. She knew the play was “five ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing reach settlement in defamation lawsuits
Bribery accusations sparked Matchroom Boxing and Paul's dueling lawsuitsCBS Sports - 3d -
London mayor axes cyber crime victim support line
Decision triggers backlash among campaigners as violence against women and girls rises in capitalFinancial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk Just Got Some Very Bad News About Tesla, and It’s the Start of a New Era
If you think the backlash is bad now, what happens when Optimus comes out?Inc. - 1d -
Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.BBC News - 1d -
Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.ABC News - 1d