Following Senator Mark Kelly’s account of his trip to Ukraine and his emphasis on continued support for the nation’s security, Elon Musk labeled him a “traitor” on X. Kelly, a former astronaut, retorted, criticizing Musk’s lack of understanding regarding the importance of defending freedom. He further dismissed Musk as unserious, accusing him of prioritizing billionaire interests over the American people. The exchange highlights growing tensions surrounding US-Ukraine relations and differing opinions on the level of American support for Ukraine.
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Amidst a backdrop of political commentary and attacks on Tesla, Elon Musk used his X platform to promote the electric vehicle manufacturer. This promotional activity coincided with a significant drop in Tesla’s stock price, exceeding 15% on Monday—one of the worst trading days since its IPO. The decline followed accusations of Musk’s involvement in far-right activities and the launch of a “Tesla Takedown” boycott campaign. Musk responded by falsely accusing prominent figures of funding the protests and spreading unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about attacks on Tesla properties.
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Elon Musk attributed a massive outage on his social media platform, X, to a cyberattack originating from the Ukraine area. While Musk did not offer concrete evidence, experts cast doubt on Ukrainian government involvement, suggesting Russia may be responsible for the attack to discredit Ukraine before crucial peace talks. The timing of the attack, coinciding with these talks and following a US halt on offensive cyber operations against Russia, points towards a deliberate attempt to disrupt negotiations. Thousands of users reported issues with X throughout the day, though Musk later claimed the platform was restored.
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Following Senator Mark Kelly’s trip to Ukraine and subsequent advocacy for continued U.S. support, Elon Musk labeled him a “traitor.” Kelly, a veteran combat pilot and astronaut, defended his stance, emphasizing the importance of U.S. aid to Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Musk’s criticism follows a pattern of attacks on Kelly and aligns with his broader criticisms of U.S. involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. This public exchange comes amidst a backdrop of shifting U.S. policy towards Ukraine, influenced by recent political events involving President Trump.
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Multiple outages affecting the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, occurred throughout Monday, beginning around 5:40 a.m. ET. These outages, reported globally, resulted in users’ inability to access posts and received error messages. While X experienced intermittent service restoration, a peak of 40,000 issue reports coincided with further outages. A hacking group, Dark Storm Team, claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack, prompting Elon Musk to acknowledge a “massive cyberattack” and investigations into its source.
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Elon Musk reported a massive cyberattack against X, attributing it to either a large, coordinated group, a nation-state, or both, given the significant resources employed. The attack, which involved multiple waves of denial-of-service attacks, caused widespread outages affecting approximately 40,000 users according to Downdetector. These disruptions peaked twice on Monday in the UK. Investigations into the attack’s origin are ongoing.
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Senate Republicans recently claimed that Elon Musk lacks the authority to dismiss individuals from their positions. This statement, however, seems to directly contradict the observable reality of widespread firings following Musk’s involvement in various sectors. The sheer scale of job losses raises serious questions about the Republicans’ assertion.
The assertion that Musk lacks the power to fire people feels incongruent with the numerous accounts of individuals losing their jobs after Musk’s pronouncements or actions. If indeed Musk lacks such power, then who bears the responsibility for these widespread dismissals? This question remains unanswered, and the lack of accountability is particularly concerning.… Continue reading
Weeks before Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, deceptive ads and texts, seemingly supporting Democratic candidate Susan Crawford, are targeting voters. These are funded by Building America’s Future, a conservative group with Elon Musk as a major donor, despite appearing to originate from a group called Progress 2028. The ads highlight Crawford’s progressive stances on issues like abortion and immigration, potentially alienating moderate voters. This is part of a broader pattern of Musk’s substantial financial backing of Republican political interests, including over $3 million spent to benefit Crawford’s opponent.
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Scientists across America staged demonstrations against the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts to research and development. These cuts threatened vital scientific programs and funding for crucial research initiatives. The protests highlighted concerns about the potential negative impact on scientific advancement and the nation’s future. Demonstrators emphasized the importance of continued investment in science for the benefit of public health, technological innovation, and national security. The widespread nature of the protests underscored the deep anxieties felt within the scientific community.
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Elon Musk, echoing previous statements by Donald Trump, advocated for US withdrawal from NATO, arguing that American taxpayers should not fund European defense. This stance aligns with Trump’s repeated criticisms of European defense spending and his past threats to leave the alliance unless members increased contributions. Musk’s suggestion comes amidst growing US-Europe tensions, particularly concerning support for Ukraine, and as the Trump administration, in which Musk holds a powerful position, has shown signs of distancing itself from Kyiv. Musk’s call to leave NATO underscores the significant strain on transatlantic relations.
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