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Twitter: Too Musk to fail?: By Laura FormanThe Wall Street JournalTranslation by Thomas Steer 11/28/2022
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Twitter: Too Musk to fail?: By Laura FormanThe Wall Street JournalTranslation by Thomas Steer 11/28/2022
deraktionaer.de/artikel/medien-ittk-technologie/twitter-scheitern-ist-keine-option-20321825.html
Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/oxford-future-of-humanity-institute-closes
Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks Over Accelerator Pedal Defect: Elon Musk's new favorite toy is going as well as everything else he's touched lately.
gizmodo.com/tesla-recalls-all-cybertrucks-over-accelerator-pedal-de-1851421654
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Musk’s India Trip to See Breakthroughs for Starlink, Tesla: Days after Tesla Inc.’s largest-ever round of layoffs and hours before its quarterly earnings ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/musk-s-india-trip-to-see-breakthroughs-for-starlink-tesla
Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tesla-to-shareholders-approve-ceo-musks-record-high-pay/472850
Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: ‘Not what America stands for’: Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk spoke out against the effort to ban TikTok in the U ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4606395-musk-speaks-out-against-effort-to-ban-tiktok/
Elon Musk opposes TikTok Ban in US, citing free speech : Firmly opposing the proposed ban of TikTok in the US, Elon Musk argued that it suppress freedom of ...
wionews.com/world/elon-musk-opposes-tiktok-ban-in-us-citing-free-speech-713204
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains: The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next.
wired.com/story/tesla-robotaxi-pivot-china/
Tesla recalls “Cybertruck” due to accelerator pedal problem: Things aren't going well for Elon Musk's electric car manufacturer right now ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/tesla-ruft-cybertruck-wegen-problems-bei-gaspedal-zurueck-19666621.html
Tesla Doesn't Want to Disclose How Many Harassment Cases It Faces: The Tesla board rejects a proposal to release an annual report on pending harassment and ...
pcmag.com/news/tesla-doesnt-want-to-disclose-how-many-harassment-cases-it-faces
Apple says it was ordered it to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store: China's Cyberspace Administration ordered Apple to pull Threads and WhatsApp ...
engadget.com/apple-says-it-was-ordered-it-to-remove-whatsapp-and-threads-from-china-app-store-061441223.html
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Tesla layoffs continue as recruiters get cut: Former Tesla workers confirmed to BI that some recruiters were informed of the layoffs via a call on Friday morning ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-layoffs-continue-recruiters-2024-4
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
apnews.com/article/tesla-stock-elon-musk-electric-vehicles-a58609b126ba5f5b7655f6049ecb27f1
Quick Glance: Tesla Shares Plummet Below $150, Erasing Year's Gains
- Tesla's stock tumbled below $150 per share, erasing all gains made in the past year, reflecting falling sales and deep discounts to attract buyers.
- Shares of Tesla have fallen by 12.4% this week and over 39% this year, accompanied by a global staff reduction of 10% amounting to around 14,000 jobs.
- Tesla's stock hit an all-time high in November 2021 but sales plummeted last quarter due to increased competition and failed price cuts to bolster demand.
- Anticipated lower first-quarter earnings for Tesla raise concerns about potential catalysts to reverse the stock decline amidst uncertainties surrounding the release of a new affordable electric vehicle and strategic shifts within the company.
Elon Musk plans to charge new X users to enable posting: Elon Musk is planning to charge new X users a small fee to enable posting on the social network and to ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/elon-musk-plans-to-charge-new-x-users-to-enable-posting/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system: Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX ...
reut.rs/4aBz8OU
Why Is Elon Musk Dragging His 3-Year-Old Around the World?: Elon Musk has taken to bringing his 3-year-old son X to events around the world ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/why-is-elon-musk-dragging-his-3-year-old-around-the-world.html
Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues: South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-pauses-ads-x-over-brand-safety-issues-2024-04-19/
Mark Zuckerberg has passed Elon Musk as the world's third-richest person as Tesla stock hits new lows
qz.com/tesla-musk-meta-facebook-zuckerberg-wealth-stock-1851419657
Apple Blocks Several U.S.-Based Messaging Apps in China: WhatsApp, Signal, and Threads used to be available in China via VPN.
gizmodo.com/apple-blocks-several-us-based-messaging-apps-in-china-1851422530
Netflix's Subscriber Numbers Soar After its Password Sharing Crackdown. But What Next?
inc.com/kit-eaton/netflixs-subscriber-numbers-soar-after-its-password-sharing-crackdown-but-what-next.html
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Elon Musk's lawyer Spiro blasts sanctions bid in defamation case: Elon Musk has slammed a bid for court sanctions against his longtime attorney Alex Spiro ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/elon-musks-lawyer-spiro-blasts-sanctions-bid-defamation-case-2024-04-19/
Elon Musk's Tesla could face 'dark days' with earnings looming after layoffs: Tesla stock has fallen by almost 40% this year amid poor sales and layoffs ...
qz.com/tesla-stock-layoffs-elon-musk-evs-analysts-q1-earnings-1851420154
Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains: The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next.
wired.com/story/tesla-robotaxi-pivot-china/
Elon Musk’s Grok keeps making up fake news based on X users’ jokes: X likely hopes to avoid liability with disclaimer that Grok "can make mistakes."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musks-grok-keeps-making-up-fake-news-based-on-x-users-jokes/
What’s Driving Tesla’s Layoffs?: The market isn’t as enthusiastic about the move to self-driving vehicles as Musk is, it seems.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next-tbd/2024/04/is-elon-musk-dragging-tesla-down
Drive-Through Car Wash Was Too Much for Tesla Cybertruck: "That's the only thing I've done that's different. Then I pulled it in the garage, and nothing."
gizmodo.com/drive-through-car-wash-was-too-much-for-tesla-cybertruc-1851420356
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Tesla Stock Has Had a Tough Week. Growth Plans From CEO Elon Musk Will Be Key.: Tesla shares have fallen every day this week. Earnings from the electric-vehicle ...
barrons.com/articles/tesla-stock-buy-sell-elon-musk-0958c1c0
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US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X: A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-twitter-elon-musk-x-censorship-f51dc67d51c8f5a1cf152ba467f44a8f
Tesla cancels some layoff separation agreements: Some laid off Tesla workers received a notification that their separation agreement had been canceled.
businessinsider.com/tesla-cancels-some-layoff-separation-agreements-2024-4
Tesla wants shareholders to reinstate $56 billion Musk pay package tossed by a Delaware judge
pbs.org/newshour/economy/tesla-wants-shareholders-to-reinstate-56-billion-musk-pay-package-tossed-by-a-delaware-judge
Elon Musk's Grok AI Pushes False News Stories About Indian Election, Iran Strike: X users were surprised to see that Prime Minister Modi was 'ousted' in a ...
uk.pcmag.com/ai/151901/elon-musks-grok-ai-pushes-false-news-story-about-indian-election-more
Skydance expects to more than double its revenue in coming years, WSJ reports: Skydance Media, which is in exclusive merger talks with Paramount Global ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/skydance-expects-more-than-double-its-revenue-coming-years-wsj-reports-2024-04-19/
Elon Musk is heading to India. He could deliver a big win for Tesla and Narendra Modi
cnn.com/2024/04/19/cars/india-elon-musk-visit-investment-intl-hnk/
Elon Musk's $56 billion ask: Two new proposals for Tesla shareholders are a referendum on Elon exceptionalism.
axios.com/2024/04/18/elon-musk-tesla-pay-package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Money Stuff: The Podcast, Week 2: As I may have mentioned, there is a new Money Stuff podcast. Our second episode is out now. This week ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-19/money-stuff-the-podcast-week-2
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US supports UN reform: Biden admin on Musk's remarks on UNSC seat for India: The US supports much-needed reform of the United Nations, including the Security ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/us-supports-un-reform-biden-admin-on-musk-s-remarks-on-unsc-seat-for-india-124041800583_1.html
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/
Elon Musk apologizes to laid-off Tesla employees for severance error: In a brief email, the CEO assured the company was working to remedy the mistake.
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/elon-musk-apologizes-tesla-severance-packages-19410249.php
Details of Jane Street's top-secret $1 billion trade emerge in court: Jane Street's most profitable trade is the focus of a court fight with Millennium ...
businessinsider.com/jane-streets-billion-trade-secrets-emerge-court-millennium-schadewald-lawsuit-2024-4
Tesla (TSLA) Model 2 Is Crucial to Investment Thesis, David Baron Says: A prominent Tesla Inc. investor on Wall Street warns his bullish case would be in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/tesla-tsla-bull-david-baron-warns-ditching-cheaper-model-2-thesis-changing
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Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X: Here’s one advertiser that social media platform X doesn’t have to worry about losing because it’s turned off ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/elon-musk-tesla-advertises-on-x/
Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal: Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore ...
reuters.com/legal/tesla-tries-legal-band-aid-revive-musks-huge-pay-deal-2024-04-18/
Tesla gives some laid-off employees new severance offer: The new severance offers Tesla sent some workers included higher pay and extra health insurance coverage ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-gives-some-laid-off-employees-new-severance-offer-2024-4
New York Post cuts newsroom staff in “restructuring”: The internal memo did not specify a number, but CNN reported that about a dozen staffers had been laid off ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/19/new-york-post-cuts-newsroom-staff-in-restructuring/
Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' Tesla severance: report: The Tesla CEO told workers in an email that the mistakes were "being corrected immediately."
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-apologizes-severance-packagaes-layoffs-2024-4
Wall Street steered billions to blacklisted Chinese companies: probe, WSJ reports
reuters.com/business/finance/wall-street-steered-billions-blacklisted-chinese-companies-probe-wsj-reports-2024-04-18/
Hyundai pauses X ads over pro-Nazi content on the platform: Hyundai's statement comes after an NBC News report identified at least 150 Premium accounts on X ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hyundai-pauses-x-ads-nazi-content-platform-rcna148414
Satirist irritates with video: Did Jan Böhmermann cave in?: In his podcast, Jan Böhmermann has been talking for a long time about wanting to buy an electric car ...
n-tv.de/leute/Ist-Jan-Boehmermann-eingeknickt-article24882828.html
UK regulator says Google's ad-privacy changes fall short, WSJ reports: The UK privacy regulator said Google's proposed replacements for cookies need to do more ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-regulator-says-googles-ad-privacy-changes-fall-short-wsj-reports-2024-04-19/
T. Rowe Price says 2018 Tesla pay aligned with investor interests: Mutual fund firm T. Rowe Price said Elon Musk's record-breaking 2018 pay package from Tesla ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/t-rowe-price-says-2018-tesla-pay-aligned-with-investor-interests-2024-04-18/
5 issues Tesla must address on Q1 earnings call to avoid more stock crash: Tesla's call on Tuesday must address issues from China to AI in order to appease ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tesla-q1-earnings-stock-price-preview-outlook-forecast-elon-musk-2024-4
Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk compensation package: The proposals come amid a difficult stretch for Tesla, whose shares have fallen 37 percent ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-reapprove-huge-musk-compensation-package_6668778_4.html
Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-restore-elon-musks-56bn-pay-deal
Elon Musk says in email that Tesla sent 'incorrectly low' severance packages to some laid-off employees
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/tesla-says-in-email-it-sent-some-incorrectly-low-severance-packages.html
Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees in Germany
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Tesla-trennt-sich-von-300-Mitarbeitern-in-Deutschland-article24882129.html
Elon Musk’s ‘not bad’ review thrusts Meta’s Llama 3 AI into spotlight: Meta's open-source AI model, Llama 3, earns praise from Elon Musk and experts ...
venturebeat.com/ai/elon-musks-not-bad-review-thrusts-metas-llama-3-ai-into-spotlight/
Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday
electrek.co/2024/04/18/tesla-launches-website-convince-shareholders-vote-elon-55-billion-payday/
What Does Tesla Stock's Latest Slide Mean for Investors?: Tesla stock is down more than 35% in 2024 and the company just announced layoffs ...
kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/what-does-tesla-stocks-latest-slide-mean-for-investors
Nordstrom Says Founding Family Is Weighing Taking Chain Private: Nordstrom Inc.’s founding family has notified the board of its interest in taking the company ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/nordstrom-says-founding-family-is-weighing-taking-chain-private
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CNBC Inside India: Musk and Modi: Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon, and the timing couldn't be any better.
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/cnbc-inside-india-musk-and-modi.html
Hyundai quits advertising on Elon Musk’s X: In 2023 the US condemned Musk’s endorsement of what it called a ‘hideous’ anti-Semitic conspiracy theory on X.
businesslive.co.za/bd/companies/transport-and-tourism/2024-04-19-hyundai-opts-not-to-advertise-on-elon-musks-x/
Elon Musk says rockets should be ‘sent to stars, not at each other’ amid heightened Israel-Iran tensions | Mint
livemint.com/news/world/elon-musk-says-rockets-should-be-sent-to-stars-not-at-each-other-amid-heightened-israel-iran-tensions-11713502509844.html
U.S. tech CEOs give India PM Modi boost ahead of election: India's Narendra Modi has been courting U.S. tech company leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook ahead of ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/india-election-apple-tesla-investments-boost-modi.html
Höcke trial because of SA slogans: excuses from a history teacher: Höcke uses Nazi vocabulary to shift the boundaries of memory politics and to put the Nazi era ...
taz.de/!6004606/
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Amazon says 'Project Curiosity' wasn't a secret operation to spy on rivals: Amazon said its shell company Big River made most of its money from selling products ...
qz.com/amazon-project-curiosity-spying-report-1851420549
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX: a bad start: The SpaceX company is testing rockets in Texas that are supposed to take mankind to Mars - and is already leaving ...
taz.de/!6001741/
X accounts involved in engagement farming risk suspension, Elon Musk warns: Elon Musk, has warned that any account involved in engagement farming on the social ...
punchng.com/x-accounts-involved-in-engagement-farming-risk-suspension-elon-musk-warns/
Tesla plan to re-run vote on Elon Musk’s record pay deal—now worth $45bn—has a fatal flaw, warns Tulane law professor
fortune.com/2024/04/18/elon-musk-tesla-pay-compensation-shareholder-vote-lawsuit-delaware-tulane/
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As Israel fires missiles at Iran, Elon Musk shares message of peace: The development comes after Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/as-israel-fires-missiles-at-iran-elon-musk-shares-message-of-peace-124041900248_1.html
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Founders will showcase Indian space ecosystem to Musk: Founders of companies like Agnikul Cosmos, Skyroot Aerospace, Dhruva Space, Pixxel, SatSure, Digantara ...
financialexpress.com/life/technology-founders-will-showcase-indian-space-ecosystem-to-musk-3461532/
Here Come the Anti-Woke AIs: With Meta releasing its latest open-source AI, new models that lack guardrails stand to become more powerful than ever
wsj.com/tech/ai/here-come-the-anti-woke-ais-76a1cfcc
Electric vehicle plant to spacetech: All eyes on X ahead of Elon Musk visit: Elon musk India visit: Elon Musk is expected to meet PM Narendra Modi and announce ...
business-standard.com/industry/auto/electric-vehicle-plant-to-spacetech-all-eyes-on-x-ahead-of-elon-musk-visit-124041901425_1.html
St. Louis developer moves on Railway Exchange. New life for old Famous-Barr building?
stltoday.com/news/local/business/st-louis-developer-moves-on-railway-exchange-new-life-for-old-famous-barr-building/article_ecfb0c3a-fe9b-11ee-80c8-97f5bd5a941d.html
Apple says it was ordered it to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store: China's Cyberspace Administration ordered Apple to pull Threads and WhatsApp ...
engadget.com/apple-says-it-was-ordered-it-to-remove-whatsapp-and-threads-from-china-app-store-061441223.html
U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
wsj.com/articles/u-s-china-to-cooperate-in-the-fight-against-dirty-money-1edb9a25
Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
The most expensive private jet belongs to THIS Saudi Arabia’s Prince, not Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Mukesh Ambani
financialexpress.com/lifestyle/the-most-expensive-private-jet-belongs-to-this-saudi-arabias-prince-not-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-or-mukesh-ambani/3461385/
Greece prepares for ‘population collapse’ amid rising deaths, potentially 1st country to face such crisis
wionews.com/world/greece-prepares-for-population-collapse-amid-rising-deaths-potentially-1st-country-to-face-such-crisis-711619
Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package
electrek.co/2024/04/19/tesla-biggest-retail-shareholder-voting-against-elon-musk-55-billion-package/
Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store: Report
deccanherald.com/business/companies/apple-removes-whatsapp-threads-from-china-app-store-report-2985151
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