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What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.The New York Times - 2d -
E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk’s X
European regulators are considering fining X more than $1 billion, after weighing the risks of further antagonizing Mr. Musk and President Trump.The New York Times - 17h -
How to turn excess egg yolks into an umami-packed flavouring – recipe | Waste not
You’ve made your giant meringue or your marshmallows , but what to do with all those surplus egg yolks? Cure them in salt and turn them into a super-savoury condiment, that’s what. Salt-cured egg ...The Guardian - 1h -
Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash
At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.The New York Times - 5d -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 4d -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 4d -
Klarna hit by buy now, pay later backlash as it targets $15bn IPO
Swedish fintech brought ‘pay in four’ to everything from food to fashion but sceptics point to model’s vulnerabilitiesFinancial Times - 4d -
Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...The Hill - 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 -
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday stressed the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying it could determine “the future of America and Western Civilization.” Musk reposted a report ...The Hill - 5d -
Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election race
Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump’s agenda and ‘the future of civilization’. Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin ...The Guardian - 5d -
Elon Musk reportedly to step down from lead Trump role as service limit nears
Insiders say Musk will leave soon, when 130-day cap on government service expires but ‘Doge’ team set to continue. Elon Musk ’s polarizing stint slashing and bashing federal bureaucracy will ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Rise and Fall of Elon Musk
His belief that liberal democracy has failed and that technologists should lead can be traced to the unusual life of his grandfather.The New York Times - 8h -
Wisconsin provides a critical test for Democrats' anti-Elon Musk playbook
Next week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race is emerging as the first big test of Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk strategy as the party searches for a winning message following its loss to President Donald ...NBC News - Mar. 27 -
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 -
Elon Musk rallies support for DOGE at Wisconsin campaign event
Elon Musk began and ended his town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday by urging attendees to back conservative Brad Schimel in the state's high-stakes Supreme Court election Tuesday.NBC News - 5d -
Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name ‘Grok’
Elon Musk said he borrowed the name from a 1960s science fiction novel, but another AI startup applied to trademark it before xAI launched its chatbot.Wired - 4d -
Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcomeABC News - 4d -
Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings
Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacks. Members of Elon Musk ’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) ...The Guardian - 4d -
Elon Musk emerges as 'sometimes the main character' in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
NBC News Correspondent Shaq Brewster joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what’s at stake in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election and how Elon Musk’s looming presence could mobilize voters.NBC News - 4d -
Majorities in Michigan support state-level DOGE, disapprove of Musk: Survey
A majority of Michigan voters support the idea of a state-level agency to make government more efficient, but are critical of Elon Musk's federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts.The Hill - 3d -
Musk slams ‘fake judges’ who 'should be ashamed of themselves'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed “fake judges” challenging him in legal battles during an interview on Fox News’s “The Five” Tuesday, where he also highlighted the importance of the Wisconsin ...The Hill - 3d -
Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk
Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and delivering a blow to Elon Musk and President Trump, ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats target Musk after Schimel loss in Wisconsin court race
Democrats celebrated a liberal candidate's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on Tuesday, when conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who was backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and President ...The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk expected to leave his role at DOGE in coming months
Elon Musk, who spearheaded the effort to slash federal spending with the Department of Government Efficiency, is limited to a term of 130 days as a "special government employee," meaning his time ...NBC News - 1d -
Walz: Musk calling him 'creep' and a 'jerk' a 'badge of honor'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said late Wednesday that he considers Elon Musk’s statements that he’s a “creep” and a “jerk” a "badge of honor." “Well, that’s a badge of honor if he thinks I am,” Walz ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump after leaving Doge, says Vance
Vice-president makes remark after reports that president told cabinet members billionaire will be stepping back. JD Vance said on Thursday that Elon Musk would remain a “friend and an adviser” to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wisconsin recipient of $1m from Musk was active in Republican campaigning
Nicholas Jacobs was immersed in party activities, even working to elect the Musk-favored candidate who lost. Archived social media posts from a student Republican operative, Nicholas Jacobs, who ...The Guardian - 18h -
Trump, Musk protest organizer praises Booker, knocks Schumer
Ezra Levin, an activist who has organized demonstrations protesting President Trump and his close ally billionaire Elon Musk, praised Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for breaking the record for the ...The Hill - 15h -
Trump told Cabinet members Elon Musk will leave his government role in the coming months
Musk’s tenure as a special government employee overseeing DOGE is set to end after 130 days.NBC News - 2d -
Elon Musk Is Literally Building a Legion of Robots. He Says They’ll Change Everything
At an all-hands meeting, Musk described a future of ‘sustainable abundance’ while avoiding any talk of politics or DOGE.Inc. - 1d -
Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics, and city near 'fiscal emergency' has no margin for budget miss in 2028
Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics. The 2028 Summer Games may come up short, and leave taxpayers on the hook.CNBC - 4d -
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 says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion
In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.CNBC - 5d -
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.CBS News - 4d -
‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race
Democrats seize on result as a referendum on Musk and an emphatic repudiation of Trump’s richest supporter and ally. Democrats were tasting unfamiliar triumphalism on Wednesday after the election ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tesla shares rise on report Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE post soon
Tesla shares rose after Politico reported that CEO Elon Musk could leave his post at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.CNBC - 2d -
Trump told Cabinet members Elon Musk would be leaving government role soon
President Trump has told his Cabinet that Elon Musk would be leaving his government role in the coming months, according to a senior White House official.NBC News - 2d