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Elon Musk’s money and the battle for Pennsylvania – video
Pennsylvania is set to be this election’s most vital swing state, with the world’s richest man injecting tens of millions of dollars into the race to help Donald Trump win. With just days before ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Why a Memphis Community Is Fighting Elon Musk’s Supercomputer
Residents say Mr. Musk’s data center for artificial intelligence is compounding their pollution burden and adding stress on the local electrical grid.Tech - The New York Times - October 31 -
Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature
Tesla is pushing to build true self-driving vehicles by 2026. The way its CEO wants to do it seems risky.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
What's at stake for Elon Musk in the presidential election?
Musk, the world's richest person, has sought to help elect Donald Trump.Top stories - ABC News - November 2 -
A Recent Timeline of Elon Musk Going All In on Trump
Over the past month, Elon Musk has put himself in position to take the credit for a Donald Trump win—or the blame for a loss.Tech - Wired - November 4 -
Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways
A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead-up to the election. Judge ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla
Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Trump Is Betting Big on Musk’s Swing-State Moonshot
The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Elon Musk to watch results with Donald Trump
The tech billionaire has aggressively campaigned for the Republican candidate in swing states across the country.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Trump and Musk can bring peace to golf - McIlroy
Donald Trump's return to the White House can help pave the way for peace in golf's 'civil war', says four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Trump’s victory will benefit Elon Musk and xAI
Now that Musk helped propel Trump to a victory, expect xAI to join in the list of federally approved AI vendors and possibly even preferred AI vendors.Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago -
Did Elon Musk Win the Election for Trump?
Through his wealth and cultural influence, Elon Musk undoubtedly strengthened the Trump campaign. WIRED unpacks whether it really was his efforts that sealed the deal for the president-elect.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk Joined Trump’s Call With Zelensky
Elon Musk was with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago when the president-elect spoke with Ukraine’s leader. It is not clear if they discussed any change in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk Made Appearance on Trump-Zelensky Call
The billionaire owner of SpaceX was on the call briefly and his involvement wasn’t planned, according to those familiar with the conversation.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
With Trump Win, Musk’s Mars Dream May Advance
After bold, even overly ambitious comments about reaching the red planet, the billionaire founder of SpaceX may be positioned for added government support.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Zelensky
Billionaire Elon Musk joined President-elect Trump's call earlier this week with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a sign of how Musk's close relationship with Trump could manifest itself as ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump, Musk join hands on foreign policy
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Musk joins Trump in call with Zelensky President-elect Trump and ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
The ‘X Factor’ in Trump’s victory was X and Musk
In some very real ways, the relationship between Musk and Trump became symbiotic.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Elon Musk weighing in on Trump staffing decisions: Sources
Several people close to Donald Trump have stressed to ABC News the significance and influence billionaire Elon Musk has had in the Trump orbit over the last week.Top stories - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?
Musk and Donald Trump propose a ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, crypto wins big in the election and a modern equivalent of Lysistrata takes hold on TikTok. • Don’t get TechScape delivered ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
Musk tops Fortune list of most powerful in business
Fortune on Tuesday named billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk as the most powerful person in business of 2024. Musk topped the outlet’s list of the 100 most powerful people in business, followed by ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
Musk says PAC will 'keep grinding' through midterms
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said early Tuesday that his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, will continue working to support Republicans through the midterm elections and will be involved ...Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago -
Elon Musk Joined Trump’s Call With Zelensky
Elon Musk was with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago when the president-elect spoke with Ukraine’s leader. It is not clear if they discussed any change in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
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Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature
Tesla is pushing to build true self-driving vehicles by 2026. The way its CEO wants to do it seems risky.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower pricesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-upWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets
Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says
Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflationWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Oil scores back-to-back gains, but ‘bearish landscape’ remains
Oil futures scored a second straight session of gains on Tuesday to claw back some of steep losses suffered last week, with prices supported by some upbeat prospects for Chinese demand and ongoing ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Game 2 takeaways: Dodgers take 2-0 World Series lead, but Ohtani exits with injury
The Dodgers downed the Yankees, but now await word on the status of their superstar.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs
Golden State Warriors icon Draymond Green extended the Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid sound advice on sitting out back-to-back NBA games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Melton out for Warriors-Pelicans back-to-back; Wiggs questionable
The Golden State Warriors won't have De'Anthony Melton for their next two games, and Andrew Wiggins' status is uncertain for Tuesday's game.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Follow live: Rodgers, Jets look to snap five-game losing streak, host Texans
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Rockets commemorate 30th anniversary of back-to-back titles with City Edition uniforms
The Rockets will debut the uniforms against the Pacers on Nov. 20.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago