News Updates from January 9 Elon Musk Calls on California and Delaware to Force Auction of Openai Stake Blackrock Quits Climate Group

1/9: CBS Evening News

Los Angeles officials face questions, criticism as out-of-control wildfires continue to rage; How to help Southern California wildfire victims

CBS News - 2h

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - 17h

BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown

World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leader

Financial Times - 11h

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - 12h

Alabama football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting, staff changes from Tide experts

The Bama247 team has its finger on the pulse of Alabama transfer portal news, recruiting, staff moves and more as Kalen DeBoer enters a critical second year in Tuscaloosa

CBS Sports - 15h

Musk calls on California and Delaware to force auction of OpenAI stake

Latest salvo in legal battle over ChatGPT-maker’s restructuring as a for-profit company

Financial Times - 16h

Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget

We told you he would months ago, when he made the promise.

MarketWatch - 16h

Amanda Gorman: California fires show an ‘uptick in what we have to face from the forces of nature’

Poet Amanda Gorman joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation and reacts to the deadly wildfires spreading across Los Angeles, where she was born and raised.

NBC News - 19h

Before Elon Musk and DOGE, there was Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's Inspector General Act of 1978 led to the creation of the Department of Justice's Inspector General, which has since issued reports critical of the FBI's role in the 2016 election, ...

The Hill - 20h

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - 1d

Officials provide update on Southern California wildfires

California officials on Wednesday held a news conference to provide updates on the brush fires raging in the Los Angeles area. The Pacific Palisades fire, the Eaton fire and several other blazes ...

CBS News - 1d

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 2023

CBS Sports - 1d

Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop

Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Latest news on deadly California fires fueled by hurricane-force winds

Four fires continue to blaze in Los Angeles County and two deaths have been confirmed. Thousands of California residents have been evacuated as hurricane-force winds fan embers that are fueling the ...

CBS News - 1d

Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations

In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.

CBS News - 1d

Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.

BBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs

The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.

The New York Times - 2d

'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'

Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

BBC News - 3d

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - 3d

Exodus by Wall Street Banks From Climate Group Worries Advocates

The end of the year saw five of the six largest U.S. banks leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, as conservative pressures discouraged their climate change policies.

Inc. - 3d

U.K. prime minister condemns "lies and misinformation" after attacks from Elon Musk

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is defending his record and several other European leaders are expressing concerns about Elon Musk's involvement in their domestic politics as Musk continues to ...

CBS News - 3d

Canada’s Trudeau to Quit After Intense Pressure From Liberals

Yahoo News - 3d

Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live

Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...

The Guardian - 3d