Global Affairs
Musk deletes post alleging Trump was named in Epstein files
President Trump was mentioned in a cache of depositions and testimonies connected to Jeffrey Epstein, which were made public by a New York judge in early 2024.
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Global Affairs
Musk-Trump split risks $22bn SpaceX contracts, shakes U.S. space program
The dispute originated from Musk’s recent criticism of Trump’s tax-cut and spending policies, which escalated rapidly.
Global Affairs
Trump threatens to cancel Elon Musk’s government contracts
In two posts on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Musk of losing control after he revoked an electric vehicle mandate.
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Elon Musk calls Trump’s tax and spending bill a ‘disgusting abomination’
In a post on X on Tuesday, Musk wrote, "Shame on those who voted for it."
Technology
X owner Musk 'going all-in' on his firms after weekend outage
In a post on X, Musk made it clear that he’s pivoting his attention back to his business empire.
Global Affairs
Ramaphosa eyes business deal with Musk to ease tensions with Washington
Ramaphosa’s visit comes at a time when relations between the two countries have worsened during Donald Trump’s second term as US president.
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X owner Musk wins vote to create own futuristic city
Located near the U.S.–Mexico border, Starbase has long served as the launch site for SpaceX’s ambitious Starship rocket program.
Technology
Tesla board denies report it wanted to replace Elon Musk
According to the WSJ report, about a month ago, Tesla’s board began the process of hunting for a successor to Musk.
Technology
Apple, Meta fined Sh103.3 billion by EU in first major use of digital rules
The decisions sparked swift backlash from the companies. Apple accused the Commission of unfair treatment and claimed its efforts to comply were ignored.
News
Thousands join anti-Trump protests across US
Political protests are becoming more common in the US - the "Hands Off" demonstrations in early April drew tens of thousands in cities across the country.
Global Affairs
Right-wing influencer breaks silence on Elon Musk’s surrogacy offer
St. Clair, who shares a child named Romulus with Musk, said he expressed a desire to father a “legion” of children.
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U.S. Judge restricts Musk’s DOGE access to social security data
Under the new guidelines, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may only provide DOGE staff with anonymised or redacted records.