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DoJ seeks automatic driving documents from Tesla: Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said the Justice Department could ...
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U.S. Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents: The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and ...
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DoJ seeks automatic driving documents from Tesla: Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said the Justice Department could ...
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U.S. Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents: The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and ...
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After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist: Researchers, journalists are blocked from sharing the alleged identity of Stonetoss.
wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-blocked-journalists-researchers-neo-nazi-cartoonist/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X Responds to Uncovering Alleged Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Identity
- Research specialists and media professionals faced restrictions on X when attempting to expose the supposed identity of the neo-Nazi artist Stonetoss.
- Critics emphasize Musk's active involvement in endorsing extremists on the platform, supporting their narratives, engaging with their profiles, and shielding them from thorough examinations.
- Despite X's efforts to suppress information, individuals persisted in sharing specifics regarding the Stonetoss investigation by disclosing Graebener's name.
- Following the removal of their content, individuals previously limited for disclosing Graebener's identity have had their access restored. However, the timeline for Caraballo's account reactivation remains uncertain. Furthermore, the suspension of the Anonymous Comrade Collective account persists.
Victorian government department quits Elon Musk’s X, saying it’s no longer safe or productive
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/28/victorian-government-department-quits-elon-musks-x-twitter-department-families-fairness-housing
Quick Glance: Victoria departs from Elon Musk's X due to safety concerns
- A government department in Victoria has decided to part ways with the social media platform X, now owned by billionaire Elon Musk. The choice was made due to safety concerns and lack of productivity in community engagement, with expectations of more agencies following suit.
- The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) has announced their final post on the platform formerly known as Twitter, stating that the breakup was overdue. They will now share news and stories about the communities in Victoria they work with on alternative platforms.
Don Lemon Says His Elon Musk Interview Has Been Suppressed by X | Exclusive: Don Lemon believes X suppressed his interview with Elon Musk after the Tesla boss ...
thewrap.com/don-lemon-elon-musk-interview-suppressed-by-x-exclusive/
Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
Elon Musk: All US Tesla Buyers Now Get Full Self-Driving Test: Musk believes misconceptions exist around Tesla's self-driving feature, and is establishing a new ...
pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-us-tesla-buyers-full-self-driving-test
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
- Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.
- Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.
- In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.
- Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
Elon Musk to Open Grok AI to Cheaper X Premium Tier: The AI-powered chatbot is currently only available via the most expensive Premium+ ...
pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-to-open-grok-ai-to-cheaper-x-premium-tier
Quick Glance: New Availability of Grok AI Announced for X Premium Subscribers
- Elon Musk has officially announced that Grok, the AI chatbot from Musk's xAI, is now accessible to all X Premium users. Previously, Grok was exclusively available to X Premium+ subscribers.
- In March of this year, xAI took a significant step by releasing Grok as an open-source project. This move enables developers and researchers to leverage the powerful 'weights and architecture' behind xAI's Grok chatbot for their projects at no cost.
- The release of Grok is under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing commercial use. Reports indicate that Grok is now available on GitHub, allowing anyone to freely experiment with the 'raw' basic version of the pre-trained Grok big language models.
- Grok, the 'conversational AI for understanding the universe,' was first introduced to the public at the end of 2023. The Grok chatbot can access real-time X data, which sets it apart from competitors, aiming to establish itself as a more modern and edgy alternative to other chatbots.
Twitter's lawsuit against hate-speech researchers gets SLAPPed out of court: How's that free comment thing working out, Elon?
theregister.com/2024/03/25/musk_lawsuit_hate_speech/
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
- A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.
- The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.
- X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.
- The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
U.S. sues Apple, says it has illegal monopoly over smartphones: Apple says a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit accusing it of engineering an illegal monopoly ...
apnews.com/article/apple-antitrust-monopoly-app-store-justice-department-822d7e8f5cf53a2636795fcc33ee1fc3
Elon Musk and top executive Shivon Zilis had twins last November: Court documents show that Elon Musk and a 36-year-old Neuralink executive, Shivon Zilis ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-shivon-zilis-secret-twins-neuralink-tesla
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Top Executive Shivon Zilis Had Twins Last November
- Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis quietly had twins last November, changing their names to include Musk's last name and Zilis' last name as part of their middle name. The twins were born before Musk and Claire Boucher's second child in December.
- Musk, the wealthiest person globally, leads four companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink where Zilis works. He aimed to purchase Twitter for $44 billion and SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 to keep quiet after allegations against Musk.
- Zilis is a rising figure in Musk's empire, involved in operational projects at Neuralink, including surgical trials with brain chips on monkeys and pigs. She shares intellectual passions with Musk, like space travel, transportation, and artificial intelligence.
- Musk has emphasized the importance of families and reproduction in shaping humanity's future, highlighting concerns about declining birth rates as a serious threat. He advocates for spreading humanity across multiple planets for species survival, expressing worry about declining population rates.
Intel CEO Gelsinger proposes a fab tour for Elon Musk — could be an attempt to win orders from Tesla, other Musk companies
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/intel-ceo-gelsinger-proposes-a-fab-tour-for-elon-musk-could-be-an-attempt-to-win-orders-from-tesla-other-musk-companies
MacKenzie Scott doubles donations in spite of Elon Musk's accusations: Scott says she's donating $640 million to more than 360 nonprofits. The sum is more than ...
businessinsider.com/mackenzie-scott-doubles-donations-in-spite-of-elon-musks-accusations-2024-3
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Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott Increases Donations Despite Elon Musk's Accusations
- MacKenzie Scott continues to generously donate to charitable organizations despite Elon Musk's criticisms.
- She has raised her planned donation pledge from $250 million to $640 million.
- The organization Lever for Change is assisting Scott with her philanthropic projects, with 361 organizations receiving either 1 or 2 million each.
- Scott's donations also include support for women's health and minority groups, along with a no-strings-attached approach towards her funding.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Sees Starlink Black-Market Trade Grow Worldwide: Starlink’s effectiveness as a communications tool makes the satellite internet service a ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-25/elon-musk-s-spacex-sees-starlink-black-market-trade-grow-worldwide
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MacKenzie Scott doubles donations in spite of Elon Musk's accusations: Scott says she's donating $640 million to more than 360 nonprofits. The sum is more than ...
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Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
- MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.
- Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.
- Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
Elon Musk replies to post by far-right Austrian linked to Christchurch terrorist after X account restored
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/19/elon-musk-replies-x-twitter-martin-sellner-far-right-identitarian-movement-christchurch-terrorist-attack
Setback for Elon Musk: US court dismisses X's lawsuit against hate speech researcher
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/elon-musk-klage-von-x-gegen-hassrede-forscher-abgewiesen-a-5e9705f3-d2a2-4da4-94fe-89048302bc7b
'The Don Lemon Show' in tailspin after being dumped by Elon Musk: 'Nobody is watching'
nypost.com/2024/03/26/media/the-don-lemon-show-in-tailspin-after-being-dumped-by-elon-musk-nobody-is-watching/
Elon Musk is impressed with Cathie Wood's latest big vision: The ambitious investor caught Musk's eye with ARK's most recent prediction.
thestreet.com/technology/why-elon-musk-is-impressed-with-cathie-woods-latest-research
Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could face disbarment for aiding Trump: At a discipline hearing, a D.C Bar attorney accused Clark of attempting a Justice ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/26/jeffrey-clark-trump-bar-license-revocation-hearing/
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
FDA Ignored 'Troubling' Neuralink Violations, US Lawmaker Says: Elon Musk's Neuralink already has its first human patient, but one US representative is asking ...
me.pcmag.com/en/health-fitness/22757/fda-ignored-troubling-neuralink-violations-us-lawmaker-says
Quick Glance: Neuralink patient controls 'Mario Kart' with mind
- A video from Neuralink demonstrates the first human patient using his brain-chip implant to play 'Mario Kart.'
- In a gathering with Neuralink employees, the first patient, Noland Arbaugh, was introduced to explain the capabilities of the brain chip.
- Arbaugh, a quadriplegic due to a swimming accident, highlighted how the device enables him to engage in activities like gaming.
- Since the revelation of the first human patient, Arbaugh has showcased tasks achievable with his new brain implant, from gaming late into the night to sharing content on X.
Elon Musk's X anti-hate group case thrown out: A US judge says Mr Musk's social media firm had sued to punish its critics.
bbc.com/news/technology-68657840
Elon Musk’s Neuralink shows brain-chip patient playing online chess: Noland Arbaugh, paralyzed after diving accident, received implant in January but experts ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/20/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-chip-patient-chess
Quick Glance: Neuralink showcases paralyzed individual playing chess on laptop
- Elon Musk's brain science startup, Neuralink, provided a glimpse into how a quadriplegic person is using its brain implant to control a computer.
- Neuralink's first human patient, Noland Arbaugh, paralyzed below his shoulders, plays chess and turns off the laptop's music solely with his thoughts.
- Neuralink is one of at least three companies that have evidence of a functioning brain implant, with others like Blackrock Neurotech and Synchron having a head start.
- Scientists have noted Neuralink's significant progress, although the company's clinical trial is in early stages with limited public information available.
The number of US Twitter / X users has fallen by a fifth since Elon Musk took over, claims report
techspot.com/news/102411-number-us-twitter-x-users-has-fallen-fifth.html
DOJ says 20 charged over threats to election officials including Arizona's Katie Hobbs
axios.com/2024/03/26/doj-threats-election-workers-harassment
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
axios.com/2024/03/27/hunter-biden-dismiss-tax-charges
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
apnews.com/article/biden-classified-documents-special-counsel-hur-congress-1e38dc659e9b7609c9f92b78a38458c3
Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims
apnews.com/article/boeing-fbi-investigation-crime-lawsuit-oregon-a4ffddc43f2000dd9d9466a335df6a93
Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand: Tesla is expected to report sluggish first-quarter deliveries next week as the boost from its price ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-deliveries-face-hit-china-slowdown-soft-demand-2024-03-28/
US takes on Apple in antitrust lawsuit: The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple, alleging it used the powerful demand for its iPhone and other ...
reuters.com/legal/us-takes-apple-antitrust-lawsuit-2024-03-21/
Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison: A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560803-man-who-threatened-pelosi-mayorkas-sentenced-to-11-months-in-prison/
Elon Musk’s improbable path to making X an “everything app”: X must do more than tack on new features if it wants WeChat's success.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/elon-musks-improbable-path-to-making-x-an-everything-app/
CATL Working With Tesla on Fast-Charging Cells, Supplying Nevada: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is working on faster charging batteries for Tesla Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/catl-working-with-tesla-on-fast-charging-cells-supplying-nevada
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Grok-1 chatbot code released – open source or open Pandora's box?: What hasn't been released by Elon Musk's xAI is also of note
theregister.com/2024/03/18/grok_chatbot_code_released/
Quick Glance: Grok-1 Chatbot Code Released - Open Source or Pandora's Box?
- Elon Musk has released the code behind the xAI chatbot Grok-1, including the network architecture and model weights. The chatbot was released under the Apache 2.0 license and has 314 billion parameters that require hardware with sufficient GPU memory to run.
- Critics have highlighted the relatively sluggish performance in benchmarks compared to other models. Grok-1 has access to real-time data via X.com and differs from other LLMs trained on data with a cutoff point in time.
- Based on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy model, Grok-1 is intended to answer almost anything and suggest questions. The release coincides with the first anniversary of OpenAI's GPT-4 model launch, while Musk is in legal disputes with former AI colleagues.
- The release of Grok-1's code and weights aims to diverge from OpenAI's proprietary approach. Open-sourcing AI tools has sparked controversy, with concerns about potential abuse and arguments for the benefits of transparency.
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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DOJ calls Apple’s privacy justifications an ‘elastic shield’ for financial gains: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Apple Thursday over monopolistic practices ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/21/doj-calls-apples-privacy-justifications-an-elastic-shield-for-financial-gains/
Fewer people using Elon Musk’s X as it struggles to keep users: The number of people using X daily is falling, more than a year after tech billionaire Elon Musk ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/fewer-people-using-elon-musks-x-struggles-keep-users-rcna144115
RBG’s son fights decision to give Musk and Murdoch mother’s namesake award: Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch receive Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership award ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/rbg-elon-musk-rupert-murdoch
Elon Musk says the US needs a 'red wave' to save it: "I voted 100% Dem until a few years ago. Now, I think we need a red wave or America is toast ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-says-us-needs-red-wave-to-save-it-2024-3
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Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names: Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/missouri-ag-sues-media-matters-in-lawsuit-echoing-elon-musks-complaints/
SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches space but is lost on return to Earth: World’s most powerful rocket fails in final phase after meeting third test mission’s other ...
ft.com/content/c904e3cd-6394-406c-9a8a-1ae89529d4db
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Tesla in Grünheide: “We will not allow ourselves to be driven away”: The Tesla factory in Brandenburg continues to struggle with local acceptance ...
heise.de/news/Tesla-in-Gruenheide-Wir-lassen-uns-nicht-vertreiben-9668051.html
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
Creators are still cautious about hosting content on X: Creators are still cautious of hosting content on X due to issues with wary advertisers and ...
businessinsider.com/content-creators-hosting-on-x-elon-musk-advertisers-unpredictable-2024-3
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Tesla paid no federal income taxes while paying executives $2.5 billion over five years
engadget.com/tesla-paid-no-federal-income-taxes-while-paying-executives-25-billion-over-five-years-154529907.html
Quick Glance: Tax Filing 2023: Key Information
- The IRS hired over 7,000 taxpayer service representatives and plans to hire 6,500 more
- A free IRS filing service for taxpayers is being developed
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire are testing the free filing project 'Direct File'
- Helpful answers to questions about filing taxes for 2023
Elon Musk's Starlink terminals are showing up in Yemen, Sudan, and other hotspots: 'No accountability'
qz.com/elon-musk-spacex-starlink-terminals-yemen-sudan-1851365614
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Further investigation shows sharp drop in user numbers on X: Data from Sensor Tower shows a drop of 23 percent since November 2022, but X's own data contradicts ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000213119/weitere-untersuchung-zeigt-starken-nutzerschwund-auf-x
Outgoing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has 51 million reasons to hope his successor turns things around
qz.com/boeing-ceo-stock-compensation-1851364403
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
$200,000 for a Tesla Cybertruck? Nobody wants to pay it anymore: Why even order a Cybertruck if you can't immediately flip it for twice what you paid?
qz.com/tesla-cybertruck-price-elon-musk-1851359981
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Quick Glance: $200,000 for a Tesla Cybertruck? Lack of Interest in Paying
- The Tesla Cybertruck auction ended at $158,000, well below the expected $200,000.
- Despite strong initial bids, the bidding competition slowed down after the first day.
- With a potential profit of only $56,000, the seller was disappointed with the outcome.
- It appears that the demand for a Tesla Cybertruck at a price of $200,000 has diminished.
Bail for Donald Trump: what happens if he can't pay?: Things are getting tight for Donald Trump: he has to post 454 million US dollars bail ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100371520/kaution-fuer-donald-trump-was-passiert-wenn-er-nicht-zahlen-kann-.html
Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
- Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.
- A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.
- Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.
- Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
Lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X against anti-hate speech group dismissed by US judge: Ruling says case appeared to be directed at "punishing" speech from ...
ft.com/content/c67975ac-040c-440e-99fa-744469248160
Criminal referrals create new headaches for GOP impeachment investigators: Republicans are weighing criminal referrals to the Justice Department instead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4550356-criminal-referrals-create-new-headaches-for-gop-impeachment-investigators/
55 Things You Need to Know About Nicole Shanahan: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to name the Bay Area lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist as his running ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/26/nicole-shanahan-rfk-jr-2024-bio-00149015
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
Kara Swisher says Musk ‘subtle as a brick’ with Trump support: Tech journalist Kara Swisher said in a Sunday interview that Elon Musk is as “subtle as a brick” ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4554016-kara-swisher-says-musk-subtle-as-a-brick-with-trump-support/
Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
GOP Rep. James Comer doubles down on shift from Biden impeachment to criminal referrals
axios.com/2024/03/25/james-comer-biden-impeachment-criminal-referrals
This Is What X’s New TV App Allegedly Looks Like: An early look at the app, which will reportedly be available on Amazon and Samsung smart TVs ...
gizmodo.com/x-tv-app-elon-musk-youtube-ripoff-1851362515
MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to Non-Profits After Elon Musk's 'Ex-Wife' Comment on X
entrepreneur.com/business-news/mackenzie-scott-donates-640b-to-nonprofits-after-musk-post/471456
Stanley Cups, AI Nurses, a Bad Interview for Elon and More: It's another week where things aren't what they appear to be.
gizmodo.com/stanley-cup-lead-ai-nurse-don-lemon-elon-musk-1851359126
Elon Musk: I take ketamine, and that's in the interests of investors: Elon Musk emphasizes taking ketamine only as prescribed by a doctor.
derstandard.at/story/3000000212680/elon-musk-ketamin
U.S. alleges China stood up a front company to hack American people, businesses: The DOJ charged seven hackers Monday who are believed to have worked at the ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/us-doj-china-hackers-indictment
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
X Continues to Break as Fraudsters Use Deceptive Links to Scam You: Elon Musk's social media platform is sending users to different websites than what they were ...
gizmodo.com/x-twitter-break-fraudsters-deceptive-links-to-scam-you-1851358463
SpaceX lawsuit could gut protections for non-US citizen job seekers, DOJ says: SpaceX's lawsuit claiming administrative judges at the U.S. Department of Justice ...
reuters.com/legal/government/spacex-lawsuit-could-gut-protections-non-us-citizen-job-seekers-doj-says-2024-03-25/
Elon Musk's X to pay legal bills for Canadian doctor chastised over COVID-19 tweets
ctvnews.ca/canada/elon-musk-s-x-to-pay-legal-bills-for-canadian-doctor-chastised-over-covid-19-tweets-1.6820221
MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to Non-Profits After Elon Musk's 'Ex-Wife' Comment on X
entrepreneur.com/business-news/mackenzie-scott-donates-640b-to-nonprofits-after-musk-post/471456
Elon Musk says xAI will open-source Grok this week: Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI will open-source Grok, its chatbot rivaling ChatGPT, this week, he said ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/11/elon-musk-says-xai-will-open-source-grok-this-week/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Open-Source Grok by xAI this Week
- Elon Musk announces that xAI will open-source Grok, its ChatGPT rival, this week.
- The Musk-OpenAI dispute has sparked a debate on open-source AI.
- The decision to open-source Grok will help xAI join the list of companies publishing their chatbot codes.
- Musk has been a long-time advocate for open-source, with Tesla and X also open-sourcing parts of their technologies.
SpaceX Working on Hundreds of Swarming Spy Satellites for U.S. Intelligence Agency
gizmodo.com/spacex-elon-musk-spy-satellites-swarming-nro-starshield-1851342979
Quick Glance: SpaceX Constructing Spy Satellite Network for US Intelligence Agency
- SpaceX is constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency.
- The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- If successful, the program will significantly enhance the ability of the U.S. government and military to quickly spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
- The development of the Starshield network highlights the deepening ties between SpaceX and U.S. intelligence and military projects.
Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines enter timing agreement with DOJ: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines entered into a timing agreement with the Department of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/hawaiian-airlines-alaska-airlines-enter-timing-agreement-with-doj-2024-03-27/
Elon Musk’s X Needs Creators, but They Don’t Need X: Despite the platform’s push, many creators say X is still a long way from becoming a major source of revenue ...
on.wsj.com/497BQdt
Cohen slams DOJ for lack of transparency in Trump hush money case: Michael Cohen, the ex-personal attorney of former President Trump, slammed the Department of ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4551908-cohen-slams-doj-for-lack-of-transparency-hush-money-case/
5 key moments from Supreme Court arguments on the abortion pill case: The high court asked about who can challenge the FDA, the safety of the pill and whether ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/26/moments-supreme-court-arguments-abortion-pill/
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Elon Musk's X to pay fees to support Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after failed lawsuit
mashable.com/article/elon-musk-x-to-support-covid-vaccine-skeptic-kulvinder-kaur-gill-lawsuit
Saks Fifth Avenue squares off with workers, Justice Dept in US appeal: Saks Fifth Avenue sparred with employees and the U.S. Justice Department in New York ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/saks-fifth-avenue-squares-off-with-workers-justice-dept-us-appeal-2024-03-25/
Elon Musk and Martin Sellner - a perfect match: Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, right-wing hate speech has dominated the social network ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/elon-musk-und-martin-sellner---ein-perfektes-match-34559848.html
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Rite Aid reaches bankruptcy settlement with lenders, DOJ, McKesson: Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has reached a settlement with its lenders, the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/rite-aid-reaches-bankruptcy-settlement-with-lenders-doj-mckesson-2024-03-26/
Alex Gibney says Elon Musk documentary “likely to be seen next year”: Gibney says he “keeps reaching out” to Musk to be involved, but without success so far.
screendaily.com/news/alex-gibney-says-elon-musk-documentary-likely-to-be-seen-next-year/5191819.article
Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro begins serving prison sentence after historic contempt prosecution
cnn.com/2024/03/19/politics/peter-navarro-jail-contempt-of-congress/
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Tesla's (TSLA) New Unboxed Manufacturing Process Aims to Cut Costs 50%: A new ‘unboxed’ production system could slash costs in half — if the EV maker can ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tesla-s-tsla-new-unboxed-manufacturing-process-aims-to-cut-costs-50
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Tesla Has an Elon Musk Problem. The Stock Could Fall Another 30%.: The stock is down nearly 30% in 2024, leading to renewed concern that the CEO’s many other ...
barrons.com/articles/tesla-elon-musk-distraction-870ef1e2
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Gina Carano on Getting Sacked From Star Wars and Her Grudge Match With Disney: Gina Carano opens about about her 'Mandalorian' firing ...
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/gina-carano-interview-madalorian-firing-elon-musk-disney-1235851597/
The SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'distort’ its investigation into his takeover of Twitter
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