Anger at Elon Musk turns violent with Molotov cocktails and gunfire at Tesla lots
Anti-Tesla acts have caused significant damage and raised safety concerns.
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Musk called ‘liar’ in White House clash over staff cuts
Doge layoffs prompted a heated confrontation at a White House meeting.
Booster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship test
SpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".
‘Woke left-wing social engineering’: Peters to follow Trump’s anti-DEI path with new Bill
It's NZ First's latest move to end 'woke' aspects of society.
Trump says Musk should use ‘scalpel’ not ‘hatchet’ in Govt cuts
President’s message represents the first move to rein in the power accorded to Musk.
‘America is back’: Trump addresses Congress, saying tariffs will bring ‘disturbance’ to economy
It was his first address to Congress since returning to power
Struggling with errors, Doge deletes billions more from list of savings
NYT: Musk's agency deletes five of the seven largest items from its 'wall of receipts'.
Rocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.
Elon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?
New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.
‘Sickness in leadership’: Harry takes veiled swipe at Trump, Musk
The duke said 'basic morals and empathy' are being ditched for 'power and control'.
Elon Musk’s family grows with the birth of ‘14th’ child
Neuralink director Shivon Zilis shared the news on X, revealing their son's unique name.
As Musk polices his own conflicts, some agencies hear sirens going off
NASA employees worry Musk's influence might impact safety checks on SpaceX.
The Maga reporter whose dig at Zelenskyy sparked a geopolitical crisis
'Why don't you wear a suit?' Jibe came from Marjorie Taylor Greene's right-wing boyfriend.
Musk’s cabinet cameo: The elephant in the room wore black
New York Times: Musk spoke far more than anyone else, other than Trump.
‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/Twitter
The Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.
Elon Musk’s business empire is built on US$38b in government funding
DOGE driver's firms are one of the greatest beneficiaries of the taxpayers’ coffers.
One-third of Elon Musk’s DOGE staff resign in protest, citing risks to the country
'They would have been fired had they not resigned,' says Musk.
Hackers air AI video targeted at Donald Trump and Elon Musk
TV screens at the US Department of Housing recently shocked onlookers by playing an AI-generated video of Donald Trump licking Elon Musk’s feet.
Hackers display AI video of Trump bowing to Musk on govt screens
Musk spent $300 million on Trump’s re-election campaign.
USAid to lay off 1600 US employees in major agency overhaul
About 1600 US-based employees will be laid-off.
Tough economy hits Chorus result
Post-fibre build restructure sees 30 layoffs, likely more to come.
Musk says US government workers must answer email on what they did last week — or lose jobs
It comes hours after the US President pushed Elon Musk to be “more aggressive”.
Elon Musk locked in custody battle over ‘13th child’ with MAGA influencer
Musk allegedly acknowledged the child in text messages included in the filing.
Elon Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $96 billion. Not so fast
DOGE has pledged to significantly reduce the size of the US federal government.
Ex-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPAC
Steve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.
Tesla slowdown: Does Elon Musk still care about selling cars?
New York Times: Tesla’s sales fell 1% last year as the global market for EVs grew 25%.
Elon Musk ridiculed a blind person on X. Then a mob went to work
DOGE head uses his social media platform to target critics – and their families.
Musk goes ‘offline’ after claims from Maga influencer over love child
Ashley St Clair claimed to have given birth to Musk's 13th child.
The radicalisation of Elon Musk
The world’s richest man and his voyage from Biden-voting liberal to far-right cheerleader.
Tech Insider: A big move ahead of Spark’s earnings, more Callaghan chaos
PLUS: Who is New Zealand's DOGE-master?
Trump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculation
Tech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.
Opinion: Look past Elon Musk’s chaos - there’s something more sinister at work
NYT OPINION: Why Musk's antics are a smokescreen for strategic takeovers.
Elon Musk’s business empire scores benefits under Trump shake-up
New York Times: Trump's return is reshaping regulatory challenges for Musk.
‘Swindler’: Billionaires clash as Altman rejects Musk’s OpenAI bid
Elon Musk's group is offering $97.4b for OpenAI's controlling nonprofit.