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Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it

The Independent UK

Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the difference?

Historians say Musk clearly made Nazi salute – but supporter claims he was inspired by Roman greeting adopted by Benito Mussolini

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk Supports Pardoned January 6 Rioters

Elon Musk supports released January 6 rioters, aiding Valentin brothers' release from jail.

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The gesture politics of Elon Musk’s salute

Letters: The SpaceX founder’s salute was ‘chilling’, writes Robert Saunders. Plus letters from John Gorenfeld, Martine Frampton and Simon Fowler

The Guardian - UK

AOC Blasts ADL for Defending Elon Musk's 'Heil Hitler Salute' at Trump Inauguration: 'People Can Officially Stop Listening to You'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for defending Elon Musk's alleged "heil Hitler salute" at Donald Trump's inauguration.

Latin Times

Is Tesla Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold Ahead of Optimus Robot Production in 2025?

As Tesla positions itself at the forefront of the humanoid robotics revolution, should investors buy, sell, or hold the company’s shares?

Barchart

Trump orders government to terminate remote work arrangements, return to in-person work

President Trump calls an end to remote working for US government workers in a big shake-up.

TechRadar

Elon Musk's 'Government Efficiency' Department Revealed to Be a Renamed Obama Agency Tasked with Updating Software

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a rebranded Obama-era agency, deviates from its bold initial promises and is already facing lawsuits and criticism.

International Business Times

Jon Stewart on Trump’s inauguration: ‘A cycle of no accountability’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s tech billionaire-filled, rambling, indoor inauguration ceremony for his second term

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk says his critics need ‘better dirty tricks’ after ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

The “first buddy” didn’t outright deny that the gesture he performed twice on Monday was a fascist salute. Instead, he just mocked critics for attacking him as “Hitler”

The Independent UK

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Latin Times

Top French Newspaper Ditches X Over 'Growing Toxicity,' Threatens to Leave Meta Next

The newspaper's editor-in-chief explained the update in a sweeping editorial published on Monday in which he also stated they are "redoubling vigilance" on several other platforms, including Meta and TikTok.

Salon

Musk accused of giving "Nazi salute"

"Historian of fascism here. It was a Nazi salute and a very belligerent one too," wrote NYU's Ruth Ben-Ghiat

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s gesture has drawn comparisons to Roman salutes by right-wing fans. But, what exactly is one?

The salute became popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries in artworks and theatre performances, showing Romans saluting as a way of greeting each other

The Conversation

Andrew Carnegie and the 19th-century ‘robber barons’ have lessons for today’s oligarchs about the responsibilities of wealth

When Mark Zuckerberg recently announced sweeping changes to his company Meta’s work practices in anticipation of a Trump 2.0 presidency, keen-eyed observers noticed the tech titan was wearing a wristwatch worth nearly US$900,000 (£837,000). It’s one of a range of high-end timepieces he has sported recently.

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Fortune

Musk’s X and Bluesky look to cash in on TikTok uncertainties with new video features

X and Bluesky have announced they are launching custom video feeds as TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S.

Fortune

Vivek Ramaswamy's departure as DOGE co-czar removes growing political liability for Elon Musk

The added controversy around Ramaswamy is the last thing Elon Musk needs as he races to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget before the 2026 midterm elections.

International Business Times

Scholz Vows To 'Defend Free Trade' After Trump Tariff Threat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday vowed to "defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity", a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs and taxes on trade partners.

Reason

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The Guardian - US

Vivek Ramaswamy quits ‘Doge’ cost-cutting program leaving Musk in charge

Tech entrepreneur, who may run for governor of Ohio, reportedly clashed with billionaire SpaceX CEO

The Guardian - UK

So this is Trump’s ‘golden age’ – chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps

Confusing and capricious, he started as he means to go on. To all the leaders pledging to work with him: good luck with that, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Al Jazeera

Elon Musk at Trump’s inauguration: What’s the history of the Nazi salute?

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comes under fire for making gesture at President Trump rally similar to Nazi salute.

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