China Officials Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Elon Musk
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Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?
As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.The New York Times - 10h -
Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire
From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.Wired - 1d -
China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US banFinancial Times - 7h -
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.BBC News - 4d -
Liverpool not for sale despite Elon Musk's interest; Fenway Sports Group reportedly dismisses 'rumors'
Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool, sold a minority stake of the club in 2023CBS Sports - 5d -
Bradley Beal has not waived no-trade clause, not discussing trade options with Suns after benching
Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract that he first signed with the Washington Wizards, and he has no interest in waiving that yet.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics
The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Bethenny Frankel Uses ‘Dior Bags’ to Discuss Drones on TikTok
To weigh in on the rash of reported drone sightings without fear of content suppression, Bethenny Frankel borrowed a term from the fashion world.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?
Reform’s former communications director is onBBC News - Jan. 5
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