Elon Musk's X Is Letting Some Users Try Grok AI for Free:
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X is testing a free version of its Grok AI chatbot that doesn’t need a blue-tick subscription
techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-its-grok-ai-chatbot-that-doesnt-need-a-blue-tick-subscription
Elon Musk's X Testing Free Access to AI Chatbot Grok: Social Media platform X is reportedly planning to open up its AI chatbot Grok to free users. Grok ...
deccanchronicle.com/technology/elon-musks-x-testing-free-access-to-ai-chatbot-grok-1837572
Gizmodo Nov 11
Elon Musk’s X Appears to Be Making Grok AI Free for Some Users: The supposedly free speech-forward chatbot has been limited to paying X users thus far.
gizmodo.com/elon-musks-x-appears-to-be-making-grok-ai-free-for-some-users-2000523091
X is testing a free version of Grok AI chatbot in select regions: X is testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, allowing non-premium users in select ...
neowin.net/news/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-grok-ai-chatbot-in-select-regions/
thedailystar.net Nov 11
X tests free version of Grok AI chatbot in selected regions: Social network X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a free version of its AI ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/x-tests-free-version-grok-ai-chatbot-selected-regions-3750151
X is testing a free version of AI chatbot Grok: TechCrunch was able to confirm that X is at least testing access to Grok for free users in New Zealand.
techcrunch.com/2024/11/10/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-ai-chatbot-grok/
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Elon Musk's X Testing Free Access to AI Chatbot Grok: Social Media platform X is reportedly planning to open up its AI chatbot Grok to free users. Grok ...
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Gizmodo Nov 11
Elon Musk’s X Appears to Be Making Grok AI Free for Some Users: The supposedly free speech-forward chatbot has been limited to paying X users thus far.
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X is testing a free version of Grok AI chatbot in select regions: X is testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, allowing non-premium users in select ...
neowin.net/news/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-grok-ai-chatbot-in-select-regions/
thedailystar.net Nov 11
X tests free version of Grok AI chatbot in selected regions: Social network X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a free version of its AI ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/x-tests-free-version-grok-ai-chatbot-selected-regions-3750151
X is testing a free version of AI chatbot Grok: TechCrunch was able to confirm that X is at least testing access to Grok for free users in New Zealand.
techcrunch.com/2024/11/10/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-ai-chatbot-grok/
Judge reaffirms ruling to revoke Musk's pay package: A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay ...
apnews.com/article/tesla-elon-musk-executive-pay-compensation-shareholders-86c5811b738e3a9df2b6e4adbcd055bb
Quick Glance: Judge Upholds Decision to Revoke Musk's Pay Package
- A Delaware judge ruled that Tesla must rescind Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package.
- Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick denied the defense's request to overturn her earlier ruling.
- Musk's original compensation was determined to be negotiated in bad faith with non-independent directors.
- The judge awarded the plaintiff's attorneys $345 million, significantly less than the $5.6 billion they sought.
Elon Musk buying Twitter might not have been such a bad move after all: xAI and the billionaire's growing political power could be giving X a valuation boost
qz.com/elon-musk-twitter-x-xai-purchase-social-media-trump-1851710949
Delaware judge rejects Elon Musk's $56B Tesla pay package again: The judge said a shareholder vote doesn't change her original ruling.
axios.com/2024/12/02/elon-musk-pay-package-56-billion-delaware
Fidelity marks up the value of its stake in Elon Musk's X: Even with the boost, Fidelity believes X is worth 72% less than the $44 billion purchase price.
axios.com/2024/12/01/elon-musk-x-fidelity-mark-up
Quick Glance: Fidelity Boosts Valuation of Elon Musk's X Stake
- Fidelity marked up the value of its X Holdings shares by 32.37% in October, the largest monthly increase since Elon Musk's acquisition in 2022.
- Despite this increase, Fidelity estimates that X is worth nearly 72% less than the $44 billion purchase price.
- This valuation rise may be linked to xAI, another Musk venture training a large language model on X data, where Fidelity recently invested.
- Fidelity's updated valuation does not account for Donald Trump's reelection or Musk's informal involvement in his future administration.
Hunter Biden's pardon is a disgrace. It should be front-page news.: Republicans are in an uproar because President Joe Biden told a lie and decided to pardon his ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters/article/hunter-biden-joe-pardon-tax-fraud-jail-trump-19953869.php
Quick Glance: Biden's Hunter Biden Pardon Undermines Justice Credibility
- President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter provides Trump with ammunition to bolster his criticisms of the justice system.
- This pardon shields Hunter Biden from penalties in two cases, which threatens the Democrats' moral authority regarding future clemencies.
- Biden's assertions of political persecution risk eroding public trust in the impartiality of the judiciary.
- The decision to grant a pardon contradicts Biden's previous commitments and may damage his legacy and public confidence in the government.
What to Know About Elon Musk's Controversial Parents: Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has two children with his former stepdaughter.
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/elon-musk-parents-maye-musk-errol-musk-controversies-1993627
Elon Musk files for injunction to halt OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit: Counsel for billionaire Elon Musk have filed for an injunction against OpenAI ...
techcrunch.com/2024/11/30/elon-musk-files-for-injunction-to-halt-openais-transition-to-a-for-profit/
Quick Glance: Musk Seeks Injunction Against OpenAI's For-Profit Shift
- Elon Musk has filed for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft to halt alleged anticompetitive actions.
- The lawsuit claims OpenAI discouraged investments in rivals like Musk's xAI and improperly shared sensitive information.
- Musk's attorneys argue that an injunction is essential to preserve OpenAI's nonprofit status and prevent irreparable harm.
- OpenAI faces pressure to expedite its transition to a for-profit model, or investors may reclaim their funds.
X: "eXit" by Dunja Hayali and Sawsan Chebli - dozens of celebrities leave the platform
welt.de/vermischtes/prominente/article254741908/X-eXit-von-Dunja-Hayali-und-Sawsan-Chebli-Dutzende-Prominente-verlassen-Plattform.html
Quick Glance: Celebrities Exit X Due to Toxic Environment
- More than 60 German celebrities and institutions announce their departure from the platform X.
- Notable figures include Dunja Hayali and Jo Schück, along with several NS memorial sites.
- The criticized conditions involve an unmoderated environment that promotes hate and incitement.
- Alternatives like Bluesky, TikTok, and Instagram are being considered as new platforms.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated: Elon Musk's pay package granted in 2018 was the largest compensation plan in U.S ...
cnbc.com/2024/12/02/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-loses-bid-to-get-56-billion-pay-package-reinstated.html
Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package gets rejected — again: Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package was struck down once again after a Delaware judge upheld her ...
theverge.com/2024/12/2/24311526/elon-musk-56-billion-pay-package-rejected-court
TheWrap Dec 02
X Is Worth 72% Less Than the $44 Billion Elon Musk Paid for It, Despite 32% Rebound in Share Valuation
thewrap.com/x-share-value-bounce-rebound-worth-72-percent-less-elon-musk/
Quick Glance: Musk Critiques UK as Ex-PMs Forge Alliances
- Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of the UK since the Labour government took office, labeling the country a 'police state.'
- Former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair are working to improve their relationships with Musk amid rising tensions with the current government.
- Musk has expressed fears of arrest if he travels to the UK and responds to political issues fueled by social media.
- UK policymakers are concerned about Musk's influence on US relations and tech regulation amid his growing presence in British politics.
Will Elon Musk be allowed to donate £100 million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK?: Nigel Farage said it would be "great" if South African billionaire Musk went ahead ...
itv.com/news/2024-12-03/will-musk-be-allowed-to-donate-100-million-to-farages-reform-uk
Gen Z Swung to the Right Because of Money Woes, Survey Finds: A survey of 2,200 Americans found that young people said they’d need to make $587 ...
thedailybeast.com/gen-z-swung-to-the-right-because-of-money-woes-survey-finds/
Albanese says Elon Musk has an agenda on social media ban: The prime minister says while he’s prepared to speak to the tech billionaire over the ban ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-says-elon-musk-has-an-agenda-on-social-media-ban-20241201-p5kuv9.html
Quick Glance: Albanese Critiques Musk's Social Media Stance
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Elon Musk of pursuing his own interests against Australia's ban on social media for those under 16.
- He indicated that the next elections would be held later, focusing on parliament's return in February and the passage of key legislation.
- The legislation regarding the social media ban has garnered global attention and was overwhelmingly supported by parliament.
- Albanese emphasized a willingness to discuss the ban with anyone, while reinforcing that the parliament's decision should remain unchallenged.
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan respond to criticism of US podcaster by ABC's chair Kim Williams
abc.net.au/news/2024-11-28/elon-musk-joe-rogan-respond-to-criticism-abc-chair-kim-williams/104657124
Quick Glance: Unexpected Media Clash: Joe Rogan vs. ABC Chairman
- ABC Chairman Kim Williams criticized Joe Rogan during a press conference, sparking an unexpected media spat.
- Williams described Rogan as someone who exploits fear and anxiety, viewing him as a troubling figure in society.
- Rogan responded to Williams' comments on social media, with Elon Musk also showing support for Rogan.
- Williams defended his remarks, expressing confusion over the intense backlash to his candid opinion.
Scottie Pippen Mocked for Post About Elon Musk on the Bulls: Scottie Pippen, a basketball star turned crypto fanatic, posted about how many championships Chicago ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/02/style/scottie-pippen-elon-musk-bulls.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Impact on Bulls: A Hypothetical Analysis
- Scottie Pippen suggests that Elon Musk could have helped the Bulls, though this idea is seen as unrealistic.
- Scientific calculations indicate Musk would play as the starting point guard, but his performance would be severely lacking.
- Musk's defensive shortcomings would lead to the Bulls performing significantly worse in a hypothetical Finals matchup against the Seattle Supersonics.
- The analysis predicts that the Bulls would win six fewer championships with Musk as a player.
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge: Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/02/elon-musk-tesla-pay-package
Will Elon Musk give Nigel Farage $100m to make him PM?: The Tesla boss, who used his immense fortune to help Donald Trump’s campaign, is turning his attention to ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/elon-musk-pay-nigel-farage-prime-minister-xts720xsp
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What others only think: Elon Musk openly admits dismissal strategy through compulsory attendance
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Musk joins Trump and family for Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago: Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a seat at the family table for Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago ...
cnn.com/2024/11/29/politics/musk-trump-thanksgiving-mar-a-lago/
Quick Glance: Trump: Security Measures for Second Term
- Donald Trump faces significant security threats during his second term, including bomb threats against his Cabinet nominees.
- He has experienced multiple assassination attempts in the past, including one during a campaign rally and a thwarted attack with a firearm.
- Security measures have been enhanced, including the use of surveillance technology and robot dogs at Mar-a-Lago.
- Trump receives lifelong protection from the Secret Service, which will provide comprehensive security details and advanced technology during his presidency.
SpaceX deal could boost value to $350 billion, double a year prior: SpaceX is reportedly in talks to sell insider shares that value it at around $350 billion ...
businessinsider.com/spacex-valuation-deal-350-billion-sell-insider-shares-2024-12
X claims ownership of Infowars accounts : X, the social platform owned by Elon Musk, is getting involved in the pending bankruptcy sale of conspiracy theorist ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5012284-elon-musk-x-alex-jones-infowars-sale-the-onion/
Quick Glance: X Challenges Sale of Infowars Accounts
- X, the social platform owned by Elon Musk, has objected to the bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones’s Infowars to The Onion.
- The platform asserts that its terms of service prohibit the sale of Jones's X accounts without its consent.
- A competing bid from FUAC, which offered $3.5 million, alleges improper collusion regarding the selection of The Onion's lower bid.
- A court hearing is set for next month to review the sale, with the Sandy Hook families agreeing to a compromise on their compensation from The Onion's offer.
Restraining order: Musk warns of "irreparable damage" from OpenAI - Golem.de: Elon Musk's lawyers urge an immediate halt to OpenAI's commercialization plans.
golem.de/news/einstweilige-verfuegung-musk-warnt-vor-irreparablen-schaeden-durch-openai-2412-191326.html
Quick Glance: Musk Sues OpenAI Over Profit Focus
- Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman for attempting to turn OpenAI into a profit-driven company.
- Musk claims this is illegal and restricts competition in the AI market.
- He seeks a temporary injunction to halt OpenAI's restructuring.
- Musk criticizes OpenAI for violating U.S. antitrust laws while his own company xAI thrives.
Petition for another UK general election passes 2m signatures: Elon Musk promotes protest by describing Labour government as a ‘tyrannical police state’
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/elon-musk-boosts-petition-new-general-election-uk-m8j6hn7ww
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Petition Calls for New General Election in UK
- A petition urging a new general election has gained significant traction and is supported by notable politicians and public figures.
- It criticizes the current Labour government for failing to deliver on promises and calls for another trip to the polls.
- With over 10,000 signatures, the petition is mandated to receive a government response and is recognized as the fastest-growing petition on record.
- The Labour Party faces mounting criticism early in its 2024 governance due to controversial policies, including means-testing for Winter Fuel Payments.
Sale of RFK Jr.’s Beloved Raw Milk Suspended at Farm in Home State After Bird Flu Detected
thedailybeast.com/distribution-of-robert-f-kennedy-jrs-beloved-raw-milk-suspended-in-california-after-bird-flu-detected/
Elon Musk asks court to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit: Recent OpenAI investors could ask for their money back if the transition doesn't occur.
axios.com/2024/12/02/elon-musk-court-stop-openaifor-profit
Quick Glance: Musk seeks halt to OpenAI's profit transformation
- Elon Musk has requested a court order to prevent OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit entity, arguing it could cause irreparable harm to the public.
- The lawsuit claims OpenAI's collaboration with Microsoft violates antitrust laws and accuses the organization of abandoning its charitable mission.
- Musk alleges that Sam Altman deceived him into investing over $44 million, only to shift focus from developing safe AI for humanity to profit.
- OpenAI dismissed Musk's claims as baseless, asserting that its transition to a public benefit corporation will continue to consider social responsibility.
Musk's X claims ownership of InfoWars accounts in sale to The Onion: X users own the content they post, not the accounts themselves, the company argues.
axios.com/2024/11/26/musk-x-infowars-onion-social-media
Quick Glance: X Claims Ownership of InfoWars Accounts in Sale
- Elon Musk's X has asserted ownership of Alex Jones' InfoWars accounts amid the sale to The Onion.
- The company contends that users do not own their accounts and cannot sell or transfer them without permission.
- X's terms of service state that it owns the accounts, granting users only a non-exclusive license to use them.
- The sale, paused by a judge for review, involves InfoWars' website, product inventory, and social media accounts.
Elon Musk wants to ‘make games great again’ with AI studio: Elon Musk said on X that his AI-focused company, xAI, will make video games great again
polygon.com/news/486495/elon-musk-ai-games-studio-announced-x-twitter
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Plans AI Studios for Better Video Games
- Elon Musk criticizes the dominance of large corporations in the gaming industry and plans to start a new game studio with xAI.
- He describes the current gaming culture as 'woke' and calls for the creation of good games without ideological lectures.
- Despite the absurdity of his ideas, some users on X find the vision appealing, while experienced game developers remain skeptical.
- The likelihood of success for this venture is low, as other tech giants like Amazon and Google have faced challenges in the gaming sector.
Elon Musk publicized the names of U.S. government employees he wants to cut. It's terrifying federal workers
ctvnews.ca/world/elon-musk-publicized-the-names-of-u-s-government-employees-he-wants-to-cut-it-s-terrifying-federal-workers-1.7125005
Elon Musk Says He Rewatched 'Office Space' To Prepare for DOGE: Elon Musk says he watched the movie "Office Space" while preparing to co-lead DOGE alongside ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-rewatched-office-space-doge-preparation-1990938
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy look to kill Massachusetts Sen. Warren’s brainchild: ‘Delete CFPB’
bostonherald.com/2024/11/29/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-look-to-kill-massachusetts-sen-warrens-brainchild-delete-cfpb/
Paid articlePaywall Senate Democrat defends Vindman against Musk’s ‘treason’ threat: Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) hit Elon Musk for suggesting in a post on his social platform X on ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5015278-musk-kaine-vindman-treason/
Quick Glance: Musk Accuses Vindman of Treason, Promises Consequences
- Elon Musk suggested that Alexander Vindman committed treason and will face penalties.
- Vindman rejected Musk's accusations, asserting his loyalty to the U.S. Constitution.
- Musk's remarks followed Vindman's criticism of his ties to Russia.
- The ongoing tensions between Musk and Vindman highlight broader political conflicts.
Elon Musk in 'Unprecedented' Position Over Rural Internet: Former FCC head: Blair Levin has raised a red flag in response to the idea that Musk could leverage a ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-unprecedented-position-over-rural-internet-1993773
Elon Musk Department Says Illegal Immigration Costs Taxpayer $150.7 billion: The figure provided by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, if correct ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-doge-150-billion-immigration-cost-1994609
Anti-woke sentiment creeps into workplaces as views on DEI start to sour, research shows
financialpost.com/fp-work/workers-dei-views-sour
Dungeons & Dragons and Transformers fans ‘horrified’ at the idea of Elon Musk buying Hasbro
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/elon-musk-hasbro-stock-dnd-transformers-b2656342.html
‘Elon Is Right’: Bernie Sanders Praises Musk for Key DOGE Proposal: Sanders offered unexpected support to the MAGA billionaire.
thedailybeast.com/elon-is-right-bernie-sanders-praises-musk-for-key-doge-proposal/
Wall Street isn’t buying Trump’s deportation threats or Elon Musk’s spending cut claims
cnn.com/2024/12/03/business/markets-trump-deportations-elon-musk-doge/
What Will Another Trump Term Mean for Space Policy?: With SpaceX founder Elon Musk at his side, President-elect Trump could shake up NASA and accelerate the ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-11-29/what-will-another-trump-presidency-mean-for-space-policy
Trump Squad Asks Elon Musk to Buy Another TV Network : Gaetz floated the idea to Musk days after the billionaire joked about purchasing MSNBC.
thedailybeast.com/trump-squad-asks-elon-musk-to-buy-another-tv-network/
Quick Glance: Luxury Mansion Burns Down on Thanksgiving Day
- A $2.8 million mansion in Connecticut was destroyed on Thanksgiving due to a fire that started while frying a turkey in the garage.
- Firefighters battled the flames for over 16 hours, with the house deemed uninhabitable as the fire spread rapidly.
- No injuries were reported, but firefighters faced challenges accessing water after a car drove over the hose.
- The department described the conditions as dangerous, hindering their firefighting efforts significantly.
As his power grows, D.C. wonders: How do you lobby a man like Elon Musk?: Musk has flaunted his closeness with Trump, but his unconventional approach leaves few ...
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Judge Rejects Elon Musk’s Massive $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package: It’s the second time the pay package was rejected by the same Delaware judge.
thedailybeast.com/delaware-judge-rejects-elon-musks-massive-56-billion-tesla-pay-package/
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Hunter Pardon Without DOJ Consultation
- President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter without consulting the Justice Department's Office of the Pardon Attorney.
- This marks the first instance of Biden making such a decision without the office's involvement, contrasting with Donald Trump's frequent disregard for its recommendations.
- Hunter Biden had not yet been sentenced for his federal tax and gun convictions, raising questions about his qualification for a pardon.
- The pardon covers charges for offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
Amazing proximity: What Meloni and Musk's alliance means for Europe: He thinks she is "beautiful", she thinks he is "a precious genius": Elon Musk and Giorgia ...
spiegel.de/ausland/elon-musk-und-giorgia-meloni-stehen-sich-nahe-die-meloni-musk-allianz-a-97fb4b0a-6d51-4369-9784-9d73c140da2e
Quick Glance: Musk and Meloni: A Strategic Partnership
- Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni share close personal and political ties.
- Meloni considers Musk a 'precious genius,' while Musk calls Meloni 'beautiful.'
- This alliance could put Italy at a crossroads of major decisions.
- The relationship between Meloni and Musk parallels Meloni's ties with Donald Trump.
Elon Musk: SpaceX could soon be worth 350 billion dollars: Elon Musk's space company SpaceX is already the most valuable start-up in the world ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/elon-musk-spacex-koennte-bald-350-milliarden-dollar-wert-sein-01/100092447.html
Fidelity just boosted the value of its stake in xAI by 70%: Financial giant Fidelity bumped up the valuation of two Elon Musk-owned companies ...
businessinsider.com/fidelity-boosted-the-value-of-xai-elon-musk-2024-12
Elon Musk Ponders Buying MSNBC: 'How Much Does It Cost?': Last week, Comcast announced it was spinning off its cable networks, which include MSNBC ...
huffpost.com/entry/elon-musk-ponders-buying-msnbc_n_67439d11e4b03c8ec6f8d84b
Quick Glance: Musk and the Potential MSNBC Acquisition
- Elon Musk has made disparaging remarks about MSNBC and hinted at purchasing the network.
- Several affluent billionaires with liberal credentials have also expressed interest in buying MSNBC.
- However, Comcast has not signaled a sale and is instead moving MSNBC into a new corporate structure.
- The conversation surrounding the acquisition reflects broader concerns about 'media capture,' similar to trends seen in other countries.
Mark Zuckerberg dines with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago: Relations appear to have improved markedly from Trump's threat earlier this year to throw the Meta boss in ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c87x98q8y08o
Quick Glance: Zuckerberg and Trump: An Unexpected Dinner
- Mark Zuckerberg visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, indicating a thaw in their previously strained relationship.
- Despite past threats from Trump against Zuckerberg, there are signs of a shift as Trump has softened his stance.
- Zuckerberg expressed regret over previous actions and emphasized his commitment to neutrality in elections.
- The specifics of their dinner conversation remain unknown, but Zuckerberg faces increasing regulatory pressure while Trump maintains close ties with Elon Musk.
‘Saddest of Days’: Dan Rather’s Wife of 67 Years Dies at 89: Dan and Jean Rather met while working at a Houston radio station.
thedailybeast.com/jean-rather-wife-of-dan-rather-has-died-at-89/
Quick Glance: Remembering Jean Rather: A Life in Art
- Jean Rather, artist and wife of Dan Rather, passed away at the age of 89.
- Her death, caused by cancer, occurred at their Austin home after a long period of hospice care.
- Jean was known for her paintings and collages, holding significant positions in art organizations.
- Dan Rather and the family mourn the loss of a remarkable woman described as a loving wife and talented artist.
Delaware court to Elon Musk: you still can't have $56-billion pay package: A Delaware judge ruled on Monday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk still is not entitled to ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-delaware-court-to-elon-musk-you-still-cant-have-56-billion-pay-package/
Musk Wants to Abolish Consumer Agency That Has Been a 'Model of Efficiency': "This is systemic corruption at a grand and intolerable scale ...
commondreams.org/news/elon-musk-cfpb
Quick Glance: Musk Advocates for Abolishing Consumer Protection Agency
- Elon Musk has expressed a desire to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), labeling it as a redundant regulatory body.
- His remarks came after venture capitalist Marc Andreessen criticized the CFPB as a threat to financial institutions.
- Musk aims to achieve significant budget cuts through a new agency called Doge, which he plans to lead alongside Vivek Ramaswamy.
- The CFPB, established in 2008 post-financial crisis, has secured over $20.7 billion in consumer compensation and safeguards against predatory practices.
Musk and Ramaswamy Must Be Realistic to Make DOGE Work: They promise DOGE will attack regulation, curb waste and get better results for taxpayers ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-12-03/musk-and-ramaswamy-must-be-realistic-to-make-doge-work
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Elon Musk entertains idea of buying MSNBC: Elon Musk is flirting with the idea of buying MSNBC amid speculation the left-leaning cable news network could be put ...
nydailynews.com/2024/11/22/elon-musk-buying-msnbc/
Elon Musk Gets Standing Ovation at Thanksgiving Dinner With Trump: The crowd could be heard cheering on the SpaceX billionaire in social media videos.
thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-gets-standing-ovation-at-thanksgiving-dinner-with-trump/
Quick Glance: Bill Clinton's Two-Year Sleeplessness Post-2016 Election
- Bill Clinton revealed he couldn't sleep for two years after the 2016 election, which his wife Hillary lost.
- In his book 'Citizen—My Life After the White House,' he expresses anger over the election outcome and apologizes for his outbursts.
- He agrees that the reopening of the investigation into Hillary's emails and Russian cyberattacks influenced voter behavior in key states.
- Clinton identifies James Comey and the political press as enablers of Putin's influence on voters.
Democrat Floats Defamation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk: Representative-elect Eugene Vindman has responded to Musk's claims that his twin brother, Alexander Vindman ...
newsweek.com/eugene-alexander-vindman-elon-musk-treason-defamation-lawsuit-1993678
China Carries Out Maiden Rocket Launch From Commercial Site: China launched its first rocket from a new commercial space site on Saturday night as the country ...
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axios.com/2024/12/01/trump-cabinet-kash-patel-fbi
Elon Musk blasts ‘undemocratic’ EU in ongoing feud: The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the European Parliament is giving up its authority to the Commission.
trib.al/fDOQ1dU
What Musk and Ramaswamy Don't Get: They want to blame the bureaucrats, but they’re going to need those very same bureaucrats if they want to get anything ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/musk-ramaswamy-doge-mental-model/680856/
Grimes Claims Elon Musk Custody Battle Kept Her From Seeing Child For Months: The singer talked about spending “a year locked in battle” to see her kids in a ...
huffpost.com/entry/grimes-elon-musk-custody-battle-didnt-see-child-5-months_n_6745f154e4b0afc05313be2b
Quick Glance: Grimes Details Months Without Seeing Child Due to Custody
- Grimes claims her custody battle with Elon Musk prevented her from seeing one of their children for months.
- The singer shared her struggles in a social media post, detailing a year-long fight for custody.
- She expressed that this period left her in an emotional turmoil, hindering her creativity.
- Reports indicate that the custody dispute was resolved by a Texas court in August.
Elon Musk and Nigel Farage get flirty: Westminster is abuzz with talk of closer ties between the Trump adviser and chief Brexiteer.
trib.al/nVYqSDc
Space firms plot new European satellite venture to take on Starlink as job cuts loom
reuters.com/technology/space/space-firms-plot-new-european-satellite-venture-take-starlink-2024-12-03/
Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund Boosts Value of Equity Stake in Elon Musk’s X: A Fidelity Investments mutual fund increased the value of its equity stake in Elon ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-02/fidelity-fund-boosts-value-of-elon-musk-s-x-social-network
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The Biggest Losers in Elon Musk’s Pay Drama Aren’t Who You Think: Lawyers for plantiff Richard Tornetta only got a fraction of what they asked for in the Musk ...
on.barrons.com/41cdC1t
Paid articlePaywallJudge Again Rejects Musk Multibillion-Dollar Pay Plan: Tesla’s board had argued that a shareholder vote earlier this year addressed the court’s previous ...
on.wsj.com/49eUTo1
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans: Musk recently proposed deleting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-meet-house-republicans-doge/story
Elon Musk Shares Message Claiming He’s ‘Best Friends’ With Trump: Musk’s mom Maye went on Fox to fawn over the odd pair’s blossoming relationship ...
thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-shares-message-claiming-hes-best-friends-with-trump/
Quick Glance: Musk and Trump: Best Friends Now?
- Elon Musk has publicly dubbed Donald Trump as 'best friends' in a tweet.
- Musk's mother praised their relationship during an interview.
- Reports indicate Trump may be growing weary of Musk's presence.
- They were recently spotted together at a SpaceX launch.
Jaguar’s New EV Ad Strategy Is a Risk It Needed to Take: The iconic brand hasn’t had much to brag about lately, but a relaunch and an attention-grabbing campaign ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-11-30/jaguar-s-new-ev-ad-strategy-is-a-risk-it-needed-to-take-m446jva7
Paid articlePaywall Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ federal financial watchdog as ‘DOGE’ begins work: “Delete CFPB,” Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive running the “Department of ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/27/elon-musk-delete-cfpb-doge/
The Massive Clue That Donald Trump’s Threats Are All BS: “Sheer fantasy” is how Harvard economist Jeffrey Frankel described Elon Musk’s plan to ax $2 trillion in ...
thedailybeast.com/the-massive-clue-that-trumps-deportation-and-budget-threats-are-bs/
Bluesky Says It Won’t Screw Things Up: The not-a-Twitter-clone is exploding, and its CEO promises to not repeat old social-media mistakes ...
wired.com/story/plaintext-bluesky-says-it-wont-screw-things-up/
Quick Glance: Bluesky: Surging to 1 Million Daily New Users
- Bluesky has gained over 5.5 million new users since the US election, with a daily increase of 1 million users.
- The platform has become the top free app in the US App Store, surpassing Threads and ChatGPT.
- Celebrities like Mark Hamill have joined, while many users are migrating from X due to recent changes.
- Bluesky offers unique features such as custom feeds and moderation tools, distinguishing it from other social media.
How the Border County Where Elon Musk Is a Local Flipped for Trump: Mr. Musk’s rockets and presence have helped shape, and reshape, the culture and politics of ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/elon-musk-cameron-county.html
Musk Urges Court to Block ‘Illegal’ OpenAI For-Profit Conversion: Elon Musk asked a federal court to block OpenAI from pursuing an “illegal” conversion to a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-01/musk-urges-court-to-block-openai-illegal-for-profit-conversion
Paid articlePaywallMusk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed: Billionaire Elon Musk has been using his social media platform X to go to bat for ...
reuters.com/technology/musk-uses-x-push-his-preferred-political-picks-trump-isnt-always-swayed-2024-11-26/
Zuckerberg Vs Musk: The Big-tech Battle For Donald Trump's Favour : #Gravitas | Much has been spoken about the equation between US President Elect Donald ...
wionews.com/videos/zuckerberg-vs-musk-the-big-tech-battle-for-donald-trumps-favour-780343
Elon Musk Moves to Stop OpenAI From Becoming a For-Profit Company: Musk seeks to 'preserve what is left of OpenAI’s nonprofit character, free from self-dealing ...
pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-seeks-injunction-to-prevent-openai-going-for-profit
Would Marc Cuban Buy MSNBC? Billionaire Reacts: Comcast has denied that it will sell MSNBC as part of a corporate restructure, but Elon Musk has shown interest ...
newsweek.com/would-marc-cuban-buy-msnbc-billionaire-reacts-elon-musk-1991930
Elon Musk is straining Nvidia's supply of AI chips: The tech mogul's new AI training system claims the title of world's most powerful computing cluster with 100 ...
qz.com/elon-musk-nvidia-ai-chips-strain-supply-xai-colossus-1851709302
Elon Musk Buying MSNBC? A Difficult Feat, Because It Isn’t for Sale: Owner Comcast considers the cable news channel to be crucial to a new spinoff venture.
on.wsj.com/3OpPnFh
Sam Altman has an Elon Musk and Donald Trump problem: The OpenAI CEO and other business leaders who have drawn the Tesla CEO's ire are reportedly worried about ...
qz.com/sam-altman-elon-musk-donald-trump-doge-openai-ai-tech-1851711089
Elon Musk’s X tells the EU: We’re a safe space for free speech: The Elon Musk-owned social media platform touts its moderation efforts in a risk assessment ...
politico.eu/article/elon-musks-x-eu-safe-space-free-speech-digital-services-act/
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