Elon Musk seals deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, says 'want to make it better than ever'
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk seals deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, says 'want to make it better than ever'

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In a statement on Monday, Elon Musk said, ‘Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated’ New York: Elon Musk, the world’s richest man struck a deal Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” Elon Musk said in a statement released by Twitter. Protecting our democracy is of utmost importance.” At the White House, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said “no matter who owns or runs Twitter,” President Joe Biden – himself a Twitter user – is “concerned about the power of large social media platforms.” Twitter stock closed 5.6 per cent higher in New York trading. Under Agrawal, who took over as Twitter CEO late last year, the company has made progress on new monetization features such as subscription products, Truist securities said in a note, adding that “short term, Musk’s involvement at this stage runs the risk of disrupting those efforts.” Progressive groups were particularly concerned that Musk may permit a return to the platform by Trump, who was banned from Twitter after last year’s assault on the US Capitol by his supporters seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election result.

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Elon Musk questions YouTube over restricting Peterson-Robinson controversial interview; netizens ask X owner to buy it
1 week ago

Elon Musk questions YouTube over restricting Peterson-Robinson controversial interview; netizens ask X owner to buy it

Live Mint  

Tommy Robinson, often in the news for his extremist views, has found himself at the centre of attention on social media again. Sharing this post, X-owner Elon Musk tagged YouTube and wrote, "What’s going on, @YouTube?" While they criticised the censorship, netizens demanded that Musk, the owner of X, buy YouTube. “Elon Musk, and this is exactly why you need …

Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform
1 week, 3 days ago

Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has been ripped for demanding people share more …

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has hit out at Keir Starmer claiming that "very …

'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires
1 week, 3 days ago

'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires

Raw Story  

Elon Musk on Sunday asked for "more positive" content to be posted to the social media network he owns, resulting in some reminders about his own negative attitude at times. Musk, the richest man in the world and an appointee of President-elect Donald Trump, took to X to say, "Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on …

Elon Musk jumps into US immigration debate, gives sharp response to CEO’s ‘immigrants taking over jobs’ question
1 week, 5 days ago

Elon Musk jumps into US immigration debate, gives sharp response to CEO’s ‘immigrants taking over jobs’ question

Live Mint  

Donald Trump's supporters are engaged in an online spat over the United States' immigration policies, with Laura Loomer advocating for a more hardline approach, while Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy push for increased pathways for highly skilled workers. Elon Musk Bats For Skilled Workers The tech mogul speaking to a CEO social media user on X noted that the US …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
1 week, 6 days ago

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate around the billionaire has moved on dramatically over the last 12 months, from whether the …

Elon Musk’s X Raises Premium-Plus Subscription Fee To $22: Here's Why
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk’s X Raises Premium-Plus Subscription Fee To $22: Here's Why

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Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has increased the price of its premium-plus subscription tier to $22 per month in the United States, up from the earlier $16. While the premium-plus tier saw a significant hike, the prices of X’s basic and standard premium subscriptions remain unchanged at $3 and $8 per month, respectively. The premium-plus …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

Elon Musk's X hikes up price for premium plus plan to boost creator payments
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk's X hikes up price for premium plus plan to boost creator payments

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk-owned social platform X has increased the price of its premium-plus plan in several markets starting December 21, as the company aims to boost creator payments, reported Reuters. X, formerly Twitter, has increased the price of its premium plus subscription Their top-tier plan has increased from $16 to $22 per month in the United States, reported Reuters citing a …

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has eviscerated Donald Trump …

Fox News claims Trump is authorizing Elon Musk’s tweets: ‘They’re in lockstep’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fox News claims Trump is authorizing Elon Musk’s tweets: ‘They’re in lockstep’

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News host Lawrence Jones asserted on Friday that Donald …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row

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Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
3 weeks ago

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree, before the president-elect …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media …

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musks’s wealth has …

Has Elon Musk announced a $20 million crypto giveaway? Deepfake video goes viral
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Has Elon Musk announced a $20 million crypto giveaway? Deepfake video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

A deepfake video of Elon Musk promising a massive cryptocurrency giveaway has gone viral, sparking confusion and concern. The misleading video falsely promotes a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway, luring viewers to a website called Elon4u.com. In the video, Musk appears to announce a surprise crypto giveaway, claiming, "I’ll be doing a $20 million crypto giveaway at Elon4u.com for one week …

Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed — or failed to disclose — about his purchases of Twitter stock before he bought the social media platform in 2022. In a letter posted by Musk on the platform now called X, his lawyer Alex Spiro …

Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges

CNN  

New York CNN — Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler. Musk posted a letter sent from his attorney Alex Spiro to Gensler in which he said that the agency demanded that Musk agree within 48 hours to pay a fine related to his failure to disclose his initial …

Oh Gary, how could you: Elon Musk mocks US body amid Twitter stock probe
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Oh Gary, how could you: Elon Musk mocks US body amid Twitter stock probe

India Today  

Elon Musk reignited his ongoing dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday by posting a letter on X, revealing that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has reopened its investigation into his brain-chip company, Neuralink. “Oh Gary, how could you do this to me?” Elon Musk said, addressing SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the post alongside a …

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign
1 month ago

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign

India Today  

NEW DELHI: Silicon Valley tech moguls made a significant impact on the recent 2024 US presidential election, with a Guardian analysis revealing that the tech industry contributed over $394.1 million to the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The majority of these donations came from billionaire Elon Musk, who gave an enormous $242.6 million to former President Donald Trump’s …

The rise of Bluesky: Elon Musk’s decentralised rival reaches 25 million users, rises as Twitter’s social media rival
1 month ago

The rise of Bluesky: Elon Musk’s decentralised rival reaches 25 million users, rises as Twitter’s social media rival

Live Mint  

Bluesky, a decentralised social media platform, is witnessing significant growth, with its user base nearing 25 million. While platforms like Mastodon and Threads initially attracted users, Bluesky emerged as a promising alternative, particularly after Donald Trump’s recent presidential election. Musk’s social media platform has 611 million users as of April 2024. According to a Bluesky representative, the platform’s open network …

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show
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1 month ago

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk spent over $250m on political donations to help …

Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s
1 month ago

Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s

Associated Press  

Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump ‘s stance on abortion was akin to that of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A group titled RBG PAC, formed in mid-October, received a single contribution of $20.5 million …

Bitcoin price hits new all-time high above $100,000 on optimism over Donald Trump’s crypto plans
1 month ago

Bitcoin price hits new all-time high above $100,000 on optimism over Donald Trump’s crypto plans

Live Mint  

Bitcoin price, the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency, has broken its $100,000 ceiling for the first time, hitting an all-time high on December 5 amid steps from United States President-elect Donald Trump which show his backing for the sector. I believe Bitcoin will continue to shape the future.” Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of crypto firm Galaxy Digital told …

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and tech billionaire Elon Musk are at odds over a new law that bans children under 16 from joining social media platforms in Australia. The Ban: PM Albanese’s Stand Against Social Media Harms Anthony Albanese’s government passed the legislation last Thursday, targeting platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. Elon Musk Fires Back: “A Backdoor to …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

Investors who backed Elon Musk's Twitter buy awarded 25% of xAI shares
1 month, 1 week ago

Investors who backed Elon Musk's Twitter buy awarded 25% of xAI shares

Hindustan Times  

The investors who backed Elon Musk's takeover of social media platform X will see huge gains after a surge in the valuation of xAI, its artificial intelligence company. Yes or No?” This is because Musk gave 25% of of xAI's shares to those same investors who backed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. These investors include Fidelity, Oracle co-founder Larry …

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?

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Elon Musk has sparked speculation about acquiring MSNBC after jokingly asking, ‘How much does it cost?’ on X. Musk’s memes and mockery have stirred debates about media control and power, reminiscent of his $44 billion Twitter purchase US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, …

Tech Tonic | An elusive social media mirage, and an equally unbothered Elon Musk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tech Tonic | An elusive social media mirage, and an equally unbothered Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

The past few days, felt akin to an unpleasant recall. That, they first said, took that social media platform’s footprint to about 15 million users. Cue headlines such as “users are fleeing Elon Musk’s X…” and that “X is haemorrhaging users…”. For every celebrity and advertiser that’s left Twitter and X in previous months, gone with them are followers who …

Elon Musk buying MSNBC? A difficult feat, because it isn’t for sale
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk buying MSNBC? A difficult feat, because it isn’t for sale

Live Mint  

Can Elon Musk make a run at acquiring MSNBC? Musk, who hasn’t been shy about his criticisms of MSNBC, calling the network “utter scum of the Earth," fueled that story line in an exchange on X, the social-media platform he owns. “We are looking forward to the planned spin of our cable networks, which will create a new company owned …

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has appeared to confirm that his social media company X, formerly …

Elon Musk Ponders Buying MSNBC: 'How Much Does It Cost?'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Ponders Buying MSNBC: 'How Much Does It Cost?'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk shared memes about buying MSNBC over the weekend after Comcast, MSNBC’s parent company, announced that it was spinning off its cable networks into a new company. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Donald Trump Jr. mentioned Musk in a post claiming that MSNBC was for sale, writing, “I have the funniest idea ever!! — Elon …

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports

Raw Story  

Elon Musk has been toying with the idea of doing to MSNBC what he did to the social media site formerly known as Twitter, according to a report Monday. The telecommunications giant Comcast announced last week it would spin off several media properties, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate public company, and Musk's right-wing allies immediately pushed the tech …

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise

Raw Story  

New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro on Monday shut down Republican operative Matt Gorman's praise of X CEO Elon Musk over his ambitions to drastically alter the federal government. During a panel discussion on CNN, Gorman argued that Musk and his so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" would find ways to "make government work better" — and then added that he …

Elon Musk To Buy MSNBC UFC Analyst Joe Rogan Proposal Job Switch To Rachael Maddow X Owner Hails Offer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk To Buy MSNBC UFC Analyst Joe Rogan Proposal Job Switch To Rachael Maddow X Owner Hails Offer

ABP News  

Donald Trump Jr recently joked with X owner Elon Musk about him buying Microsoft NBC which is up for sale now. Following this, UFC analyst Joe Rogan, expressed his interest in getting the job of Rachel Maddow who is a leftist political analyst and runs a weekly show on the channel if Musk does indeed buy the channel. Rogan also …

‘How much does it cost?’: Elon Musk hints at buying MSNBC as Donald Trump Jr suggests ‘funniest idea ever’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘How much does it cost?’: Elon Musk hints at buying MSNBC as Donald Trump Jr suggests ‘funniest idea ever’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and SpaceX, has hinted that he might be considering purchasing MSNBC, a leftist cable news network. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world inquired, “How much does it cost?”, hinting at his plans to buy MSNBC. The richest man in the world inquired, “How much does it cost?” “The most entertaining outcome, especially if …

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, jokingly suggested that he …

Elon Musk Is Planning To Buy MSNBC Now? Here's What We Know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Is Planning To Buy MSNBC Now? Here's What We Know

ABP News  

X owner Elon Musk might be planning to buy the American news-based television channel and website, MSNBC. — Elon Musk November 22, 2024 Donald Trump Jr continued the joke by responding to Musk with, "I mean it can't be much. 2024, Don Jr: Hey Elon, MSNBC is for sale, I have the "funniest idea." https://t.co/bc6zXT2MBA pic.twitter.com/JFTXU4UeTX — Mario Nawfal November …

Elon Musk responds to Trump Jr’s hint at buying US media outlet: ‘How much does it cost?’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk responds to Trump Jr’s hint at buying US media outlet: ‘How much does it cost?’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk responded Friday, November 22, to a social media post re-shared by Donald Trump Jr, asking for the price of a US news media outlet. “How much does it cost?” said Musk, replying to Donald Trump's eldest son's post on X on Friday. !” Musk also shared the post on his X profile, saying, “The most entertaining outcome, …

Elon Musk alleges Jeff Bezos told people to sell Tesla, SpaceX stocks; Bezos denies in rare X post, says ‘100% not true’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk alleges Jeff Bezos told people to sell Tesla, SpaceX stocks; Bezos denies in rare X post, says ‘100% not true’

Live Mint  

A heated exchange erupted between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos after Musk accused Bezos of advising people to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock, claiming Donald Trump would lose the US presidential election. The Amazon founder swiftly denied the allegations in a rare post on X, calling them “100% not true.” Musk’s Accusations Musk, known for his outspoken social …

Jeff Bezos responds to Elon Musk’s accusations in rare X post. What Amazon billionaire said
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos responds to Elon Musk’s accusations in rare X post. What Amazon billionaire said

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk recently accused Jeff Bezos of asking people to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock while claiming that Donald Trump would certainly lose the election. Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos Tesla CEO Elon Musk was one of Donald Trump’s most vocal and visible campaigners during the run-up to the US presidential election. Musk, however, has accused fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos …

"How much does it cost?": Musk jokes about buying MSNBC from Comcast
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

"How much does it cost?": Musk jokes about buying MSNBC from Comcast

Salon  

Elon Musk joked that he was mulling a purchase of liberal-leaning cable news network MSNBC in a post to X on Friday. Musk chimed in about the potential sale of the Trump-averse network after being alerted to it on X, a social media company he also owns, by Donald Trump Jr. Trump Jr. pitched a purchase to Musk as the …

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'

India Today  

The rivalry between Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has once again come into the spotlight. Musk recently claimed on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Bezos had advised people to sell their Tesla and SpaceX shares, predicting Donald Trump's electoral defeat. In a post on X, Musk wrote, "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago …

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, in a surprising post on X on Thursday, revealed a conversation he allegedly overheard at Mar-a-Lago. He said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was reportedly telling everyone that Donald Trump would lose the election. "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell …

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.
55 years ago

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

Slate  

As President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, Trump has shown a preference for a very clear type: the free speech bro. On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by professor Mary Anne Franks, author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free From the First Amendment, to discuss why the metaphorical “marketplace of ideas” works so very much like an actual …

How Elon Musk got even richer after Donald Trump's election win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Elon Musk got even richer after Donald Trump's election win

ABC  

Elon Musk is the world's richest man and his new proximity to the White House is, for now, making him even wealthier and more powerful. "Mr Musk has made quite the bet by investing millions of dollars in the Trump campaign," said Matt Mittelsteadt, a research fellow at the Mercatus Centre at George Mason University. "He's really ingratiated himself with …

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement

Raw Story  

A key Donald Trump ally on Saturday made a statement that alarmed onlookers concerned about free speech and fair distribution of justice. Political commentator Brian Krassenstein responded directly to Musk, writing, "Wait, are you suggesting that people should be arrested for posting their opinions or facts that point to the likelihood of foreign interference?" David Santoro, the author of Treating …

People Are Leaving X Because Of Elon Musk
1 month, 3 weeks ago

People Are Leaving X Because Of Elon Musk

Huff Post  

A portrait picture of Elon Musk photographed in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 22, 2024 and X, formerly Twitter, logo are screened for illustration photo. It’s no secret that Musk has given X users numerous reasons to want to exit the social media app over the years, starting with the peculiar “X” rebrand and reported uptick of hate speech under the …

Donald Trump makes jab about Elon Musk’s ‘constant’ presence in first post-victory speech: ‘I can’t get him out of here’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump makes jab about Elon Musk’s ‘constant’ presence in first post-victory speech: ‘I can’t get him out of here’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump made a back-handed joke about Elon Musk’sreported constant …

Elon Musk to buy McDonald’s, CNN after Trump’s win? Netizens say ‘Buy them and delete them’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk to buy McDonald’s, CNN after Trump’s win? Netizens say ‘Buy them and delete them’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk is the focus of a new wave of viral claims alleging that he plans to purchase McDonald's and CNN, sparked by unverified social media posts in the days after Donald Trump's election win. This rumour appears to stem from a satirical account on Facebook known as “Gridiron Glory,” which posted that Musk was “reportedly eyeing CNN” to address …

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