UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence If Keir Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
James Murdoch may have reaped as much as $7.5 billion from his pre-IPO investment in Elon Musk’s SpaceX His early bet on the rocket company has likely made him much richer than his father Rupert Murdoch ever did. Fortune · Jul 12
Cruz warns Talarico has "real chance" The Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win voters “who may not be paying close attention" Salon · Jul 12
Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Elon Musk Revives Feud With Sam Altman, Says He Took 'Scamming to a Whole New Level' Elon Musk and Sam Altman traded fiery accusations on X on Sunday, reigniting their long-running feud over AI safety, space data centers and alleged trade-secret theft. Benzinga · Jul 12
Tommy Robinson trip to Russia ‘covered by Elon Musk’s family foundation’ Robinson posted a video of himself and Errol Musk in Russia on a trip to the annual Kremlin-backed economic forum The Independent UK · Jul 11
Musk’s Net Worth Down $407 Billion From Trillion-Plus High as SpaceX Stock Dives Elon Musk’s net worth continued its strong downward trend this week as Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock plunged to a record low and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) wavered. Benzinga · Jul 11
Elon Musk Says ‘Sadly, Yes’ Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott Has Donated Over $26 Billion — And It’s Making the World Worse Good intentions don’t always earn universal applause. Sometimes they earn a two-word reply instead. Benzinga · Jul 11
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
'You Are a Parasite': Elon Musk Humiliated After Attacking NYC Mayor Over Secret $38 Billion Government Handouts Zohran Mamdani's critique of extreme wealth led to a public clash with Elon Musk, sparking debate over Musk's reliance on government support and contrasting economic philosophies. International Business Times UK · Jul 11
6% APY, Unlimited 3% Cash Back and Free ATM Withdrawals: Everything You Need to Know About Elon Musk's 'Bank Killer' X Money App Elon Musk is trying to turn X into a one-stop shop for all your financial needs. Win or lose, X Money is showing us a clear direction of travel for consumer finance. Barchart · Jul 11
'OpenAI Is Burning It Down With One Mag 7 After Another'— Apple's Trade Secret Lawsuit Has Tech Analysts Talking and Elon Musk Saying That 'Sounds Pretty Bad' Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI has drawn sharp reactions from tech industry observers, with Futurum Group CEO Daniel Newman pointing to the AI company’s growing friction with major technology partners and rival Elon Musk weighing in. Benzinga · Jul 11
The Guardian view on Homer: The Odyssey is more modern than we might like to think Editorial: The universal themes addressed by one of humanity’s greatest storytellers more than merit Hollywood box-office treatment The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
The fascist threat is not looming over Scotland. It's already here THE far right are trying to violently destabilise Scotland. There can be no denying it. Worryingly, it now looks like they may be succeeding ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 10
International Business Times UK · Jul 10 Elon Musk's SpaceX Accused of Being 'Universe's Biggest Ponzi Scheme' Over Retirement Fund Risks SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 has sparked debate over passive investing, as retirement funds are automatically exposed to its volatile stock.
The Guardian - US · Jul 10 Texas Democratic political candidate says SpaceX grants ‘sure looks like’ corruption Nathan Johnson says if elected attorney general he’ll investigate rural internet deal with Elon Musk company
The Times of India · Jul 10 Billionaire Larry Ellison once fought the entire city of San Jose so he could land his private jet at midnight, but when it came to buying a $490 million megayacht, he did it over lattes and two emails Larry Ellison, the tech titan, exemplifies contrasts through extravagant purchases and turbulent legal encounters. His lavish superyacht was created with little legal fuss, showcasing a whimsical side. Yet, after five years, he embraced minimalism amidst a notable drop in his wealth due to stock market changes. As Oracle’s fiscal health…
International Business Times UK · Jul 10 Zuckerberg Announces New AI Model on X, Not Threads: Elon Musk Says It Reached 12M Views 'For Free' Mark Zuckerberg chose to unveil Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, on X instead of Threads, sparking a debate with Elon Musk over platform reach and influence in the tech world.
Benzinga · Jul 10 Could AI Pay Americans $1 Million Each? New Think Tank Forecast Sparks Jim Chanos' SpaceX Jab: 'Seems Reasonable' The AI Futures Project, a non-profit initiative that forecasts the future of artificial intelligence, recently outlined a proposal for a citizen’s dividend by the U.S. government following AI-induced unemployment.
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Judge reluctantly approves Elon Musk deal despite concerns over fairness IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 10 'SpaceX Will Be Worth More Than the Rest of Earth': Elon Musk Makes Boldest Prediction Yet Elon Musk's bold prediction about SpaceX's future value and the strategic implications of its partnership with Anthropic, the current AI leader.
Fortune · Jul 10 Vietnam is paying women to have more babies—but there's a catch: they have to be on baby no. 2 to qualify for the cash bonus Like Elon Musk and governments around the world, Vietnam wants more babies—and it's giving $68 million to women who have more than one.
Benzinga · Jul 10 Elon Musk Says SpaceX Would Be Worth More Than Earth if It Achieves Its Goals Amid First AI Satellite Reveal Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk says that the commercial space flight giant could potentially become worth more than the entire planet Earth if it can achieve its goals.
Benzinga · Jul 10 Mark Zuckerberg Posted on Elon Musk's X for the First Time Since 2023 to Promote Meta's Muse AI—MKBHD Explains How to Opt Out On Thursday, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to X after nearly three years to unveil the company’s latest AI model.
Benzinga · Jul 10 Don't Want Tesla or SpaceX in Your Portfolio? Meet the New 'Ex-Elon' ETFs Two proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) aim to give investors exposure to the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 while excluding companies founded, controlled or led by Elon Musk.