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Pilot Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Matt Wallace, X Influencer
Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot, is suing an influencer who falsely identified her as the captain of a helicopter that collided with a passenger plane in January.The New York Times - 1d -
OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'
Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.BBC News - 17h -
OpenAI Asks Court to Bar Elon Musk From Unfairly Attacking It
In a legal filing, OpenAI asked a federal court to hold Mr. Musk responsible for any damage he has caused the firm, in the latest sign of their bitter feud.The New York Times - 1d -
Sledgehammer-wielding Musk critics smash up Tesla in London art project
Campaign group Everyone Hates Elon organised protest with car bound for scrapheap ‘to create debate about wealth inequality’. Protective helmets were donned and sledgehammers wielded as Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 15h -
In Cabinet Meeting, Musk Seems to Drastically Lower DOGE’s Savings Goal
Musk said his group was on pace to cut $150 billion from the federal budget in one budget year. That would be a sharp drop from his previous stated goal of $1 trillion.The New York Times - 11h -
Effort to Get Starlink in South Africa Collides With Tension Over Musk
A government official is preparing to ease Black ownership rules that Elon Musk claims are racist and prevent his satellite internet provider from operating in his native country.The New York Times - 7h -
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk over ‘unlawful harassment’ of company
ChatGPT developer asks US federal judge to stop former founder making any further attacks. The ChatGPT developer OpenAI has countersued Elon Musk, accusing the billionaire of harassment and asking ...The Guardian - 1h -
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the ...ABC News - 20h -
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.Wired - 19h -
Elon Musk's xAI is polluting air in Memphis, using more gas turbines than permitted, advocacy group says
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has installed 35 gas turbines to run its Memphis data center, though it only applied for permits to run 15, an advocacy group says.CNBC - 10h -
Influencer Avery Woods makes a surprise move to California and sells her $950K Arizona home
Both she and her husband have been able to quit their full-time jobs to focus on content creation, and she vowed to document her entire homebuying process for her fans.MarketWatch - 2h -
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Getting Audited
The Government Accountability Office’s audit examines DOGE’s handling of data at a number of federal agencies, according to sources and records reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 1d -
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.The New York Times - 14h -
Elon Musk’s Tesla Has Competition in Jeff Bezos’s Secretive EV Startup
Bezos-funded startup Slate Auto has an ambitious goal to create a $25,000 EV truck. And it could happen as early as next year.Inc. - 1d -
Nominee to lead NASA questioned over moon mission, Elon Musk
Jared Isaacman, the self-made billionaire who became the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk last year, faced a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday after he was nominated by President ...NBC News - 23h -
Reformation’s Devon Lee Carlson Collab Sparks Cultural Appropriation Allegations
A collaboration with the influencer Devon Lee Carlson looks a lot like a lehenga, joining a list of recent incidents that inspired questions about cultural appropriation.The New York Times - 1d -
Andrew Tate accused of pointing gun at woman's face ahead of London civil case
One of four women suing influencer and self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate for sexual assault said he whipped her with a belt and once stuck a gun in her face, according to court documents that have ...ABC News - 18h -
Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman with Gun in U.K. Lawsuit
Four women, who are suing the influencer in Britain, gave accounts of being choked and assaulted in encounters that took place between 2013 and 2015. Mr. Tate has denied the accusations.The New York Times - 1h -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 1d -
What’s behind Trump’s decision to hit pause on some of his tariffs?
With rattled markets and fears of a recession, President Donald Trump was facing intensifying pressure from Republican senators, CEOs, investors and Elon Musk over his global tariffs. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 23h -
Australian comedian ditches US trip due to concern she could be denied entry over Trump jokes
Alice Fraser thought she was being paranoid until her lawyer advised her jokes about Donald Trump and Elon Musk could be scrutinised at US airport. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal ...The Guardian - 20h -
The power and pitfalls of protest: how to speak out without falling victim to Trump’s playbook | Jonathan Smucker
As mass protest surges against Trump and Musk, how can we show up as effectively as possible?. On Saturday I was heartened to be one of millions of Americans who took to the streets in cities and ...The Guardian - 1h