Will Tesla's problems crash Australia's electric dream? The brand that has long led Australia's electric vehicle charge is falling out of favour. Can the nation's move to low-emission transport go on regardless? AAP · Apr 5, 2025
Thousands Swarm DC Streets to Protest Trump, Musk and Israel's War on Gaza While President Donald Trump played golf, thousands of demonstrators across the nation and around the globe gathered to protest the Trump administration, Elon Musk and Israel's war on Gaza. Latin Times · Apr 5, 2025
Elon Musk backs ‘free trade zone’ between US and Europe Elon Musk calls for a US-Europe free-trade zone with zero tariffs while EU plans a response to US import duties. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2025
Gen X men: if you don’t find the strength to inoculate boys against the manosphere, what men are left? The popularity of Adolescence has provided an icebreaker for these conversations, but having them is not a responsibility women can shoulder The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025
‘Hands Off’ protesters rally across US to oppose Trump’s policies Tens of thousands gather across the US and Europe to decry actions of the Trump administration. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2025
Trump and Musk: A Fading Friendship? Insiders Spill the Beans on Billionaire's Alleged DOGE Exit White House denies reports of Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling claims "fake news." International Business Times · Apr 5, 2025
EU to Reportedly Give Elon Musk's X $1B in Fines, Other Penalties for DSA Violations Elon Musk's social media is set to face a massive $1 billion fine in the EU and other penalties for its alleged violations against the DSA. International Business Times · Apr 5, 2025
Millions of honeybees are dying — and no one is sure why Scientists likely won’t have answers anytime soon – in part thanks to the Trump administration’s heavy cuts to USDA funding and staff The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
Tesla’s Software Boss Is Stepping Down: Report Another senior Tesla leader is reportedly stepping down from his role, following a string of high-profile exits from the company over the past year. David Lau, the vice president of software engineering at Tesla, is departing after spending 13 years at the company, Bloomberg first reported on Friday citing sources… InsideEVs · Apr 5, 2025
Melania Trump’s secret to getting through hard times? Love (actually) The first lady spoke about (wait for it) diversity as she presented awards to courageous women from around the world The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025
Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump protests across US More than 1,000 protests are planned across the US with 500,000 people expected to attend The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
What is up with car door handles these days? Why is everything computerised, automated or impossible to turn off these days? The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025
Musk may soon leave the White House, but his bromance with Trump will remain Rather than an explosive split that many predicted, Musk instead appears set to keep close ties with Trump and retain influence on US politics The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025
More than 1000 protests planned against Donald Trump and Elon Musk More than 1000 protests against US president Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are set to take place today ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025 Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that killed 29 workers 15 years ago Saturday, calls a recommendation by the Trump administration to close three dozen offices of the Mine Safety and Health Administration across the country “idiotic.”
The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025 Doge eyes cuts to Peace Corps with in-person visit and records access Agency that sends volunteers to countries around world expects ‘additional visits’ from Musk cost-cutting team
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Social Security Administration planning to lay off thousands more staff in DOGE cuts despite long wait times and web crashes Cuts could be made across variety of departments, including communications, personnel, legislative affairs, and retirement and disability policy.
The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025 The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest floor speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.
Barchart · Apr 4, 2025 Should You Dump Tesla Stock as Deliveries Plunge in Q1 and Tariff Fears Escalate? Proceed with caution when buying Tesla stock.
The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025 Consumers are boycotting US goods around the world. Should Trump be worried? As politicians around the world scramble to respond to US “liberation day” tariffs, consumers have also begun flexing their muscles. “Boycott USA” messages and searches have been trending on social media and search engines, with users sharing advice on brands and products to avoid.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 World’s richest billionaires lost $200bn in single day after Trump’s tariffs rocked markets Carlos Slim was one of few to see his net worth rise - but Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and others saw billions wiped off their wealth
LiveScience · Apr 4, 2025 NASA signs new contract to use SpaceX's Starship — even though it keeps blowing up SpaceX's Starship has been awarded a NASA contract that will allow it to be considered for future missions. However, recent explosive tests have shown the supersized spacecraft is still far from mission-ready.
The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2025 Who is Laura Loomer, the far-right influencer behind Trump’s national security firings? The white nationalist has been in Trump’s orbit for years, although the White House has tried to sideline her at times
Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2025 ‘Free Le Pen’: US conservatives rally behind French far-right leader US President Donald Trump has called Marine Le Pen’s recent embezzlement conviction a “witch hunt” and said the charges should be dropped as he, Vice President JD Vance and billionaire Elon Musk line up in support of the French far-right leader.
The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2025 Wisconsin recipient of $1m from Musk was active in Republican campaigning Nicholas Jacobs was immersed in party activities, even working to elect the Musk-favored candidate who lost