US President Donald Trump called a meeting of his cabinet secretaries on Thursday to discuss Elon Musk and his efforts to slash government spending and personnel numbers. It turned heated,…
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India: Tesla moves to win over India’s price-conscious buyers
After years of speculation, Tesla could finally be making its India debut. The American electric vehicle (EV) giant has begun hiring for a dozen jobs in Delhi and Mumbai. It…
UK: NHS trusts defend diversity job after Elon Musk criticism
Two NHS trusts have responded after Elon Musk criticised their job advert for an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) position. Musk reacted to a video showing diversity related roles advertised…
USA: Elon Musk sparks row at Royal Society but remains a member
More than 150 members of the UK’s Royal Society have urged the elite scientific academy to “step up its efforts to advocate for science and scientists” amid a row over…
USA: Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat
US government workers faced widespread confusion on Monday following conflicting advice over compliance with an Elon Musk-backed order to list their last week’s work in an email or face termination.…
USA: Federal workers sue Musk over demand they justify their jobs
Federal employees are suing Elon Musk after the entire workforce received an email instructing them to explain their work or face being fired. The suit, filed by unions and advocacy…
USA: Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies
Officials at multiple US government departments offered staff conflicting guidance on how to respond to a Saturday email touted by Trump adviser Elon Musk requesting they list their accomplishments from…
USA: List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers
US government workers received an email on Saturday afternoon asking them to list their accomplishments from the past week or resign – the latest development in the Trump administration’s efforts…
USA: Musk wields his Doge chainsaw
Wearing a black “Make America Great Again” hat and dark sunglasses, Elon Musk – the multi-billionaire tasked by Donald Trump with taking a metaphorical chainsaw to the federal government –…
USA: SpaceX rocket debris crashes into Poland
At about 03:30 GMT on Wednesday, the sky across northern Europe was illuminated by an object zooming through the air in flames. “I immediately thought of a sci-fi movie where…