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‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cuts
Musk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.
Elon Musk says he has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operations
The tech billionaire has not put a bid in.
Inside Musk’s power play to reshape the US federal government
NYT: Musk's moves represent an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South Africa
Trump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.
Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub
Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.
Ten quickfire takes on Trump’s tech moves, and the impact on NZ
The incoming President has issued orders on crypto, AI, EVs and more.
Musk urges far-right German party to move beyond 'past guilt'
It comes amid debate over whether Musk made a Nazi-style salute at inauguration rally.
Fran O’Sullivan: Challenges facing media integrity amid cultural shifts
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon uses social media to bypass perceived media bias.
Elon Musk and Wikipedia founder in row over how to describe ‘Nazi salute’
The gesture was controversial enough, but now come the sub-controversies.
Musk casts doubt on Stargate - Trump’s US$100 billion AI announcement
New York Times: Trump had claimed the A.I. announcement as an early trophy.
Tech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inauguration
Tech tycoons have spent time since the election ingratiating themselves with Trump.
Outrage over Elon Musk ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inauguration
The billionaire appeared to perform the infamous Sieg Heil salute in support of Trump.
Federal employees union sues Trump over Musk-led efficiency drive
Doge-gone it: Lawsuit filed minutes after Trump sworn in as 47th US President.
Trump vows sweeping changes to immigration and US culture wars
The new President plans to sign 100 executive orders on his return to the White House.
Trump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rally
Trump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.
A Trump oligarchy is moving to Washington and buying up prime addresses
New York Times: A second-term Trump bump has hit luxury Washington real estate.
TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump pledges to pause ban
Elon Musk is a potential buyer of the app.
US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosion
Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.
US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban-or-sale law set to start Sunday
US ban will go ahead if Chinese owner fails to sell the app. Elon Musk could be a buyer.
Watch: SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes
In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint.
Elon Musk rejects claims of cheating on video game created by New Zealanders
Billionaire in disputes over game developed by West Auckland company.
Elon Musk sued over purchase of Twitter shares
The US securities regulator says the mogul's social media takeover had 'violations'.
Opinion: ‘Now is the time of monsters’ - Trump returning amid AI perils, climate apathy
New York Times: Four trends are converging to make life much scarier.
Elon Musk is trying to break Germany’s quarantine on the far-right AfD
New York Times: On X, Elon Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.
Elon Musk calls on states to force auction of OpenAI stake
Latest salvo in legal battle over ChatGPT-maker’s restructuring as a for-profit company.
The ‘Anti-Elon Tesla Club’: Musk’s politics gives some owners second thoughts
Financial Times: “Owning a Tesla feels like wearing a Maga hat".
What will we eat, wear, buy and believe in 2025?
New York Times: Will we hunger for the artificial?
Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader
Financial Times: Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed activist.
Elon Musk’s global influence campaign: What it means for politics
The X owner and tech billionaire has boosted far-right figures in UK, Germany and Canada.
Washington Post cartoonist resigns over rejected Trump cartoon
Ann Telnaes resigns after Post nixes Bezos-Trump cartoon.
Elon Musk says Tesla explosion outside Trump hotel ‘caused by fireworks or bomb’
One person died after the electric vehicle caught fire and exploded.
Elon Musk flummoxes internet with ‘Kekius Maximus’ persona
In typical Musk fashion, the billionaire tech mogul offered no explanation.
Why Musk’s far-right support is stirring controversy in Germany
Germany accuses Elon Musk of election interference with pro-AfD op-ed.